Buddy Rich's Rudiments Around the Kit Book/Online Audio

This drum instruction book is designed for students, teachers, and dedicated drummers who want a clear and practical method for developing control, confidence, and musical fluency around the kit. It supports structured practice, lesson use, and at-home study, giving players a foundation that adapts naturally to every genre and playing environment. Its step-by-step approach makes it a dependable guide for players strengthening essential skills.

Inside, Ted MacKenzie expands Buddy Rich and Henry Adler’s legendary rudimental system, transforming classic snare-drum studies into fully applied drum-set vocabulary. Each rudiment is presented without downbeat bias, helping drummers build balanced hands, responsive coordination, and a natural sense of phrasing on the kit. The method is organized for efficient progression and works well alongside formal instruction, personal study routines, and technique-focused warm-ups. The included online video access offers additional demonstrations, allowing learners to review exercises and reinforce correct execution.

This collection helps drummers refine touch, timing, independence, and dynamic control while improving overall reading and technical consistency. Its clear structure encourages regular practice and supports long-term growth for developing players, educators, and working musicians. Whether used in lessons or on a personal path of improvement, the program offers a reliable way to gain fluidity around the kit and strengthen musical confidence. It is a valuable resource for drummers aiming to elevate their technique and expand their expressive range.

Trusted by teachers, loved by developing drummers. Ideal for daily practice, lesson planning, skill building, and gifting to any dedicated percussionist.

A third generation drummer, Ted MacKenzie studied with Henry Adler in the late 1960s. Over the past 30 years, he has taught the Rich-Adler method to hundreds of students. Ted is currently teaching and performing in the capital region of Albany, New York.