Collapsed rudiments is a topic that was originally studied by Jim Chapin, an American jazz drummer who defined modern drumming as we know it today. Simply put, collapsing a rudiment is closing the distance between two strokes within the pattern.
Not only does Claus Hessler give you exercises to work with, but he will also show you how to apply them in a real musical setting. Download the sheet music and follow along.
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Lesson Index:
0:06 – Song #1
4:30 – Introduction
9:35 – What is a collapsed rudiment?
11:25 – Drum Lesson!
47:33 – Song “h2o” by Flux
55:04 – Q & A!
1:03:12 – Drum Solo
Jared Falk
is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.