The Savage Rudimental Workshop is a fresh and exciting resource for developing total control of the 40 Percussive Arts Society Rudiments. Designed to be used by all levels of percussionists, this approach will help you gain immediate results in a musical context.

The book consists of three components:

Component I – Rudimental Exercises. Each of the 40 P.A.S. Rudiments includes a collection of short exercises that allow the player to physically and mentally understand how each rudiment is put together and how it can be played in the most efficient and controlled manner at all speeds and dynamic levels.

Component II – Rudimental Solos. Following each collection of rudiment exercises is a solo incorporating only that rudiment, while each solo gradually increases in difficulty from beginning to end. The solos incorporate dynamics, sticking patterns, and phrasing while stressing musicality and feel.

Component III – Play-Along CDs. The CDs include selected exercises at a moderate tempo followed by the rudiment solo and musical accompaniment. The solo part is found on the left channel and the accompaniment on the right channel, which enables the player to listen to only the solo material, only the accompaniment, or both at the same time.