Est. 2001 · Non-Profit Organization

Rudimental
Drumming
Lives Here.

The United States Association of Rudimental Drummers — performing, preserving, and promoting the art of rudimental drumming since 2001.

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About USARD

A Community Built by Drummers,
for Drummers.

Founded in 2001 by rudimental drummers from across the USA, USARD is a non-profit organization with a single, unwavering mission: to perform, preserve, and promote the art of rudimental drumming.

We bridge the gap between traditional rudimental skills and modern drumset artistry — keeping history alive while inspiring the next generation of percussionists.

Become a Member USARD Drummers

Share Knowledge

Sharing innovation in rudimental drumming globally through our platform and community.

Forum & Exchange

A dedicated forum for the exchange of ideas, techniques, and information on rudimental drumming.

Educate Youth

Nurturing and coaching young drumming talent to ensure the art form thrives for generations.

Build the Archive

Protecting knowledge and literature on rudimental drumming for today and the future.

Learning Center

Courses & Membership

⭐ Featured Course

Rudimental Foundations

Develop your rudimental drumming skills and learn the most popular and influential standard pieces in the drumming world. Includes yearly USARD membership and convention invite.

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Library Access

Standard Drum Beatings

Access our curated collection of standard drum beatings — foundational pieces every rudimental drummer should know.

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Advanced

Hybrid Rudiments

Push beyond the 40 standard rudiments and explore hybrid combinations that define modern rudimental drumming.

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The Archive

Our Drumming Library

A growing archive of rudimental drumming literature, pieces, rudiments, and history — built to protect the art form for generations to come.

01Standard Drum Beatings→ 0220th Century Drum Pieces→ 03Standard Drum Rudiments→ 04Hybrid Rudiments→

40+

Standard Rudiments
in Our Archive

2001

Year USARD Was Founded

Annual Event

The Convention

Coming Soon

We expect to have our next annual Convention in late 2026 — stay tuned for details here and on our Facebook group.

Competition Results

View results from past USARD convention competitions. See who took the top spots in rudimental drumming events each year.

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Awards & Recognitions

Honoring outstanding contributions to rudimental drumming. Browse the full list of convention award recipients and recognized artists.

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Convention Videos

Relive the performances. Browse video archives from USARD conventions going back to 2011 — a visual history of rudimental drumming excellence.

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Listen to conversations with top rudimental drummers, educators, and USARD members on the USARD Podcast.

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Support the Mission

Join or Donate Today

Your support as a new member, renewing member, or donor is critical to our annual convention and the ongoing preservation of rudimental drumming.

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Rudimental Drumming Lives Here.

A Community Built by Drummers,for Drummers.