GoAndPractice: Rudimental Vocabulary for the Progressive Drummer

A practical rudiments method for intermediate drummers—marching and drum set.
Each rudiment is explored through usable applications and musical reviews (not filler), with accompanying lesson videos at GoAndPractice.com for guided practice.

GoAndPractice: Rudimental Vocabulary for the Progressive Drummer, by Alec Tackmann, is a focused study of the most practical rudiments and their variations—designed for drummers who want to move beyond rote repetition and build usable, musical vocabulary.

Instead of treating rudiments as endless reps, each rudiment is explored through a full page of practical applications, followed by review material that provides musical context and helps you apply the rudiment in real playing.

Who This Book Is For

This book is ideal for intermediate drummers who want to expand their rudimental vocabulary in a structured, musical way. It’s also valuable for advanced players—many of the applications and review material can become quite challenging at faster tempos and higher standards of control.

It works especially well for:

• Marching percussion and high school drummers building rudimental fluency

• Drum set players who want stronger hands, cleaner sticking, and better rudimental control

• Teachers and students looking for creative but usable approaches to the most common rudiments

What You’ll Practice

• The most essential rudiments (and practical variations)

• Application-focused exercises (not filler)

• Review material that turns rudiments into musical ideas

• A system that supports both “work through in order” and “jump to the rudiment you need”

While there are hundreds of rudiments in the world, this book emphasizes the ones that translate most directly into real playing—especially for drummers who want their rudimental practice to support drum set vocabulary and musicianship.

Other Books in the Series

Other books in this series include GoAndPractice: Fundamental Vocabulary for the Able Percussionist and GoAndPractice: Drum Set Vocabulary for the Advanced Performer.