The first thing we are going to play are some rudiments. These exercises are eventually best practiced on a practice pad as they require a lot of repetition and which in return creates a lot of continuous noise. It is advised for maximum benefit and ultimate progress, to practice these three basic rudiments for at least 2 minutes every day.

Begin by playing each rudiment at 60 BPM (beats per minute). At 60 BPM you will play 4 strokes for each metronome click/beep. Over the following months build up your metronome speed evenly and carefully. Only speed up the metronome tempo when the full 2 minutes is obtained easily and with control. Try advancing the tempo 5 BPM each week. Accuracy and good time keeping is more beneficial than speed. At least 180 BPM is possible with all 3 rudiments.

The 3 Basic Rudiments

1a. The Single Stroke Roll

This rudiment should be practiced starting on each hand.

Right Hand Start

Left Hand Start

1b. The Double Stroke Roll

This rudiment should be practiced starting on each hand.

Right Hand Start

Left Hand Start

The double stroke roll is one of the most important and useful rudimental tools a drummer can use. With consistent practice an enormous amount of speed can be obtained with great ease.

1c. The Single Paradiddle

The single paradiddle is a legendary rudiment. It uses both the single and double stroke rolls, builds control and opens the doors for limitless variations and permutations.

All 3 of these rudiments should sound the same.

Aim to get all strokes as even and smooth as possible.

Is is best to take your time speeding up these rudiments. It could take at least six months/one year of practicing regularly to build these rudiments to 150BPM and above.

THINGS TO BE AWARE OF... These video's are examples of what not to do...
Don't jam the sticks into the drum, let them bounce	Make sure the sticks are even and reach the same height.	Make sure the sticks hit the middle of the drum.	Make sure the sticks go straight up and down.