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Standard Drum Beatings
Classic rudimental drum pieces from the American drumming tradition — foundational works every rudimental drummer should know.
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Special Army 2/4 Medley from Joe Fontana
April 1, 2013 · by Ty Parker
Joe Fontana submitted this medley based on the traditional drum beating, the Army 2/4, as seen in the 1862 Bruce & Emmitt Fife & Drum Manual. The medley begins with the traditional Army 2/4 then moves on through the variations: Monumental Army, Perilloux's 2/4 and finishes with Ed Lemley's Crazy Army with the fills.
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“Paddy on the Handcar”
May 2, 2012 · by Ty Parker
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“Hell on the Wabash”
May 2, 2012 · by Ty Parker
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“Old Dan Tucker”
May 2, 2012 · by Ty Parker
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Connecticut Halftime
August 31, 2009 · by Ty Parker
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The Downfall of Paris
January 20, 2009 · by Ty Parker
The classic drum part by George B. Bruce of Bruce and Emmett fame for the 18th Century tune of the same name.
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