Rudiments 101 4+

Play along with meticulously produced percussion rudiments at alternating tempos and take your chops to new heights!

“I really dig Rudiments 101. I turned at least 50 students onto this app. Every time I do a clinic or Masterclass, I'm always telling drummers the importance of why they should learn how to play rudiments and learning them correctly, and how it helps to understand what you hear.”
— Dennis Chambers, world-renowned jazz-fusion and funk drummer, and Modern Drummer hall-of-famer

“Rudiments 101 will be a great asset to teachers and students in their quest to learn and master the rudiments.”
— Fred Dinkins, Grammy-nominated drummer, drum instructor at Musicians Institute, and author of “It’s About Time”

Master the fundamentals of drumming with Rudiments 101, your indispensable companion to develop the essential building blocks of percussion. Play along with precise performances of all 40 internationally recognized rudiments, brought to life with realistic snare drum sounds to provide an immersive learning experience like no other.

Authentic Sound & Precise Performance

Enjoy an immersive experience, with meticulously produced sounds that capture the essence and precise performance of all 40 rudiments at a wide range of tempos. Its authenticity encourages regular practice.

Dynamic Metronome

Fast-track development of stick control and tempo versatility with Rudiment 101’s unique feature: a metronome that automatically varies tempos. Set your initial and target tempos, and number of measures to play each tempo. This lets you focus on fine-tuning your stick control and perfecting your performance of each rudiment throughout the range of tempos, at your own pace. When you’ve reached the highest tempo you can comfortably and correctly perform a rudiment at, tap Return and Rudiments 101 will reverse and steadily decrease back to your initial tempo. This gradual increasing and decreasing tempo approach is the key to mastering your performance of each rudiment. Say goodbye to stagnant practice routines and hello to dynamic growth.

Progress Tracking

Stay motivated and accountable with Rudiment 101’s integrated practice session log feature. This is an optional feature that you can manage in Settings. Easily monitor your progress, set realistic and achievable goals for each practice session, and celebrate milestones as you chart your course to drumming greatness.

To create, view, and edit your practice sessions:
1. Enable saving practice sessions in Settings.
2. A new practice session starts when you start playing a rudiment from the initial tempo
3. A practice session finishes when you’ve played that rudiment up to the target tempo (or tapped the Reverse button) and back down to the initial tempo.
4. Tap Show Practice Sessions in Settings to view your saved practice sessions.
5. In the Practice Sessions list, tap a practice session to view or edit the details. Or swipe left on a practice session to delete it.

Drummer-Friendly Interface

Designed with ease-of-use in mind, Rudiments 101 offers an intuitive interface that welcomes drummers of all levels. Dive into your practice sessions effortlessly and stay focused on what truly matters—building your chops and becoming a better drummer.

Your Settings and Sessions on All Your Devices

Rudiments 101 syncs your settings and practice sessions across all your devices that are logged in to the same iCloud account. So each time you practice a rudiment you can challenge yourself to meet or beat your previous target tempo. Through regular practice, you’ll see gradual and measurable gains.

Whether you're just starting your drumming journey or a seasoned pro seeking to refine your skills, Rudiments 101 is your ultimate companion, empowering you to unleash your full potential as a drummer. Elevate your drumming prowess and set the rhythm for your success with Rudiments 101.