DrumoloThe 40 essential drum rudiments
The complete list of the 40 Percussive Arts Society rudiments, in four families. Tap any one to learn how it works — then drill it in the free trainer.
Roll rudiments build a sustained sound out of singles, doubles, or buzzes.
- 1Single Stroke Roll
- 2Single Stroke Four
- 3Single Stroke Seven
- 4Multiple Bounce Roll
- 5Triple Stroke Roll
- 6Double Stroke Open Roll
- 7Five Stroke Roll
- 8Six Stroke Roll
- 9Seven Stroke RollPro
- 10Nine Stroke RollPro
- 11Ten Stroke RollPro
- 12Eleven Stroke RollPro
- 13Thirteen Stroke RollPro
- 14Fifteen Stroke RollPro
- 15Seventeen Stroke RollPro
Diddle rudiments — paradiddles and their relatives — weave singles and doubles together.
Flam rudiments add a soft grace note struck just before the main note for a fatter accent.
- 20Flam
- 21Flam Accent
- 22Flam Tap
- 23Flamacue
- 24Flam ParadiddlePro
- 25Single Flammed MillPro
- 26Flam Paradiddle-DiddlePro
- 27PataflaflaPro
- 28Swiss Army TripletPro
- 29Inverted Flam TapPro
- 30Flam DragPro
Drag rudiments place two quick grace notes (a ruff) ahead of the main note.
Frequently asked questions
How many drum rudiments are there?
There are 40 standard drum rudiments defined by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), organised into four families: rolls, diddles (paradiddles), flams and drags.
Which rudiments should a beginner learn first?
Start with the single stroke roll, the double stroke roll and the single paradiddle. They underpin almost everything else you'll play.
Can I practice these rudiments for free?
Yes. Drumolo's free trainer covers 19 of the 40 rudiments with a grading metronome. Drumolo Pro unlocks all 40 plus notation scoring and more.