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Course #15 : Rudiments : The Ruff

In these lessons, you’ll learn how to play the ruff—a quick, grace-note rudiment that adds texture and subtlety to your drumming. We’ll break down the technique and show you how to apply it effectively on the drum set. By the end, you’ll be using ruffs to enhance your fills, ghost notes, and expressive phrasing with greater control and finesse.

Course Content

Using The Ruff In Triplet Fill Ideas
Intro to The Ruff
Using the Ruff In Drum Fills #1
The Ruff Drum Fill #2

Course Lessons

General Lessons

Lesson 1: Using The Ruff In Triplet Fill Ideas Not Started Yet

Learn to apply the ruff in drum fills using triplets in this example, adding a smooth, rolling feel and expressive texture to your phrasing.

Lesson 2: Intro to The Ruff Not Started Yet

Get introduced to the ruff, a quick grace-note rudiment that adds subtlety, texture, and expression to your drumming.

Lesson 3: Using the Ruff In Drum Fills #1 Not Started Yet

Learn to apply the ruff in drum fills to add nuance, texture, and a more expressive feel to your playing around the kit.

Lesson 4: The Ruff Drum Fill #2 Not Started Yet

Learn to apply the ruff in drum fills with Example #2, adding dynamic flair and subtle articulation to your fill vocabulary.