IKE ALEXANDER: Ten Basic Recommended Rudiments For Percussionist

Ike Alexander

Ten Basic Recommended Rudiments For Percussionist

© 2004 Isham W. Alexander Jr. (899870001824)

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As a retired teacher and professonal musician, I have developed an instructional cd, which teaches the basic fundamentals of drumming (rudiments), which illustrates speed, accuracy, technique and durability. Ideal f/sighted and visually impaired drummers.

tracks

1 Single Stroke Roll
2 Double Stroke Roll
3 Five Stroke Roli
4 Seven Stroke Roll
5 Nine Stroke Roll
6 Thirteen Stroke Roll
7 Flam
8 Paradiddle
9 Double Paradiddle
10 Paradiddle-diddle
11 The Abstract

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SPECIAL NOTE: "IT'S IMPORTANT TO READ, BUT DON'T FORGET YOUR SPEED(RUDIMENTS)"!! Coach Ike alexander

Nominated and qualified for the Georgia Governor's Honors Program in high school, based on rudiments played on the snare drum.

A.S. Degree: Liberal Arts University System of Washington at Tacoma Community College-Tacoma, Washington.

B.S Degree: Mental Retardation and K-12 Columbus State University-Columbus,Georgia. Snare drum percussionist for concert band.

Master's Degree: Mental Retardation Columbus State University.

Air Force Drum and Bugle Core Amarillo A.F. Base Texas.

Drummer for opening acts for: The Commodores, Earth,Wind and Fire, The O'Jays.

Back up Drummer for Peggy Scott and JoJo Benson, Clarence Carter.

Appeared on numerous shows with James and Bobby Purifier.

Played for the national touring Ebony Fashion Fair.

Played for a host of other Groups to include: Bobby and The Inn Keepers, The Jamming Jammers, The Sensations, The Swinging Kings, The Rams, Ambience, Mateus and I'm currently with The Lou Vallee Trio and The St. John AME mass choir.

Recently placed in the archives of The Georgia Music Hall of Fame,located in Macon, Georgia.

These are just to name a few of my numerous academic and musical experiences as a percussionist.

The cd was inspired because of my love for rudiments and a hope of giving back. The cd narrates and demonstrates each rudiment from a very slow to a very fast and back to a very slow again. Each rudiment is on it's own individual track. The target groups are beginning and intermediate drummers, although some advanced drummers may benefit from this instructional tool.

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  • wow!!!!
    author: kimberly thompson

    The instructional cd really helped my students learn how to correctly execute the rudiments. Thanks for an exceptional instructional aid. This cd is a wonderful supplement to the band method book. The instructions are clear and easily understood. Any student, regardless of learning style, can learn how to correctly play their rudiments.

  • Superior CD
    author: Karen Daniels

    Ike, I can really appreciate your skills and talents. I'm thrilled to have performed on stage with you over 30 years ago. My students enjoyed your performance at our school. You are an inspiriation to all percussionist. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us at Miller Middle School in Macon, Ga.

  • enthused
    author: Aron Krueger

    ike I am enthused to play along with your wonderful cd and you are the best teacher i have ever met thank you IKE Alexander from aron krueger ps: my dad love's it aswell

  • thank-you kindly, Ike
    author: Aron Krueger

    thank you kindly, Ike for your cd Im 11years old and this is just what i needed. your friend, .Aron Krueger mason city iowa

  • Good CD for any drummer willing to expand rudiment playing abilities!
    author: Alonzo Tucker II

    The CD was a great help. It broke down the basic rudiments in a way where understanding the rudiments were a breeze. Even the explanations given about each rudiment gave an extra bonus to understanding them. I incourage anyone needing to learn how to play a snare drum to go and purchase this CD. I am a witness that it will help, I guarantee it.

  • A great CD for students of all learning types.
    author: Jennifer Brown

    As a middle school band director, I like to use Ike Alexander's CD to supplement our other classroom materials because it progresses with the rudiments in a fashion that's easy to follow. I particularly like this CD because students of all learning types can benefit from it.

  • Great quick start to drum rudiments!
    author: Michael A. Puyallup, Washington

    I realy like how each rudiment recording begins slow enough that the beginner can hear the rudiment clearly. It then speeds up gradually, so that the student can hear the rudiment as it advances to lightning speed. Percussionisits need to learn how to warm up on the rudiments, beginning with the rudiment played correctly at a slower speed, and then advancing in speed as part of their daily warm up routine. This recording teaches this for the beginning through advanced levels.

  • Great for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
    author: Derek M.A. Alexander

    I am legally blind, and I purchased Coach Alexander's "Recommended Rudiments" so that our visually impaired students could use it for their music class program. The simple instructions and repetition make it easy to follow along. I recommend this guide for aspiring percussionists of all skill levels, sighted and visually impaired.

  • Great use for all levels of drummers!
    author: Mickey Gautney

    Ike's CD on basic rudiments is great and my beginning drummers have made good use of it. It works well with the beginner book that I use. This CD is also great for intermediate and advanced drummers as a "refresher".

  • Ike Alexander has created a CD that all music teachers can appreciate
    author: Patrick Woodward

    Ike Alexander has created a CD that all music teachers can appreciate, and all percussionists will love. If you are not a professional percussionist, it can be fairly awkward to model all the rudiments, and rolls your students need to know. This CD gives your students that model, and allows them to practice what they hear. This CD is priceless, and is a great source for supplementary material to what is already being taught in the classroom.

  • This is the stuff!
    author: John Gould

    These are excellent rudiments for beginning-to-advanced drummers. So many CDs like this don't take the time to explain things in plain English, and this one does. My students at the Arkansas School for the Blind will be in good hands this year with Ike's CDs. Bravo!

  • Outstanding ! That's why we're having him do a two-day workshop in San Diego, CA
    author: Sharletta Richardson

    This CD is so excellent that my principal is flying Ike Alexander to Gompers High School in San Deigo, CA to give a two-dy workshop (8/29&30/06) to our award-winning drum line ! It's so "user-friendly" and suitable for all ages !

  • author: Grandma Puppy

    This CD is wonderful, our 15 year old grandson who has blind from birth is totally loving it. This CD gift to him is a winner, he will continue to expand his music thanks to Ike Alexander.

  • This is a good way to teach young students about rudiments.
    author: Terrence Mazique

    I was happy to know that the cd helped students learn technique, speed, and the importance of practice.

  • Enjoyed by both student and educator.
    author: Columbus Young

    It was enjoyed by the students and beneficial to me as an educator and it would help others as well to take advantage of it. Former educator at Alabama Inst. for deaf and blind

  • ten basic recommended rudiments gets an a+
    author: byron weatherby

    after recieving a copy of the ten basic recommended rudiments i have further began to understand that drumming can be as simple as typing once you learn the basics and get them down you can learn to take those basics, combign them or use them in many different patterns to make a wonderful melody. also the bonus track puts all the movie "drumline" to shame. ike alexander is a very talented individual and one day with his cd helping me i hope to be close to as good as him. thanks ike

  • author: Robert Carr

    Brace yourself!!! Ike,s cd is user friendly.. You can use this cd at any level... Clear cut, meat and potatos approach... Better than some drum videos I have seen... Good luck!!!!

  • The "Basic Rudiments" CD is a great teaching tool.
    author: Everett Cannady

    The "Basic Rudiments" CD is a great teaching tool. In using the CD, listeners will find a very straight forward approach to understanding how to perform and develop the basic rudiments. The instructions are very clear. This is a great aide to a regular practice routine.

  • Attention band directors and students........
    author: April Tolbert - Fayette, AL

    This CD is matter of fact and to the point. It contains simple directions and super demonstrations! It will be a cinch to turn this CD on in band class for a clear and concise demonstration for my students as we arrive at various rudiments in our method book and during private instruction. This is a valuable tool for all band directors and students alike!

  • The best lesson I've had in a while. #1 on my list!
    author: Natasha Hernandez

    I would recommend this CD to anyone who is trying to learn the fundimentals in drumming. The rudiments are the best I have heard in a while. It is very easy to follow. Anyone who is trying to learn drumming needs to purchase this CD it is not only clear but very helpful. This is well worth your money!

  • Great CD for us old drummers
    author: William M. Dobbs

    It was refreshing to hear the rudiments that I played in a marching band 26 years ago. The CD brought back old memories and made me pick up the sticks once again.

  • A wonderful teaching and practice tool
    author: Wayne R. Siligo

    The rudiments are readily understood and are presented in an easy to follow format. He's personaly played examples, give's the listner a clear and concise idea of the sticking technique. I recommend this Cd to all beginning drummers and to those who already play as a resource for themselves and their students. Director of Music, California School for the Blind

  • This is a great instructional for beginning drummers
    author: Elton Jackson

    This is cd has helped my young drum students acheive far and beyond the basics of drumming. I found that not only could they learn the fundamentals from me in band class, but also assisted them when they were at home. The instructions were simple and clear, it is like having a drum teacher at home. I recommend this cd to any band directors or anyone interested in learning how to play the drums. Its' great!!!

  • author: Tara

    I purchased this cd for my 6 year old daughter. This CD reinforces what she learns during her drum lessons. She loves it because she can listen to the rudiments any time. It is definitely worth the money.

  • Very easy to follow and all natural. A real benefit and must if you want to impr
    author: Alex Johnsen

    This is the only natural lesson out there. The rest are machines and I just can't relate ... This is the BEST instructional CD you'll find if you want to make the drumline or just simply be the BEST!!! My 12 year old daughter was even able to learn from it and now she's ready for more. The instructions are simple, clear and straight to the point. I just want to be as good as Ike, he is precise and fast!

  • Great supplement for developing rudiment technique.
    author: Doug Albritton

    Great supplement for developing rudiment technique. A benefit in playing your percussion rudiments for the school band test or auditions.

  • Play the rudiments well and be an outstanding performing percussionist
    author: George Corradino

    The information in this recording should be taught by every band director. It will train students to be very good all-around percussionists technically, and, they will know and understand what they are doing. These achieved skills will enable the student to read music and play well on all percussion instruments. A mimimum of 30 minutes a day in private practice following the instructions on the Alexander CD will make a marvelous musician. (also, practice on your leg seated during the warm-up of the wind instruments. This is bonus practice time and will not bother the band director). You will be among the best if you do this.

  • Great learning tool, with easy instructions
    author: Mary Morgan

    This cd has given me a chance to become a percussionist without leaving my home for lessons. Rudiments are the key to becoming a skilled drummer and I'm on my way.

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