Est. 2001 · Non-Profit Organization
The United States Association of Rudimental Drummers — performing, preserving, and promoting the art of rudimental drumming since 2001.
About USARD
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.
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Sharing innovation in rudimental drumming globally through our platform and community.
A dedicated forum for the exchange of ideas, techniques, and information on rudimental drumming.
Nurturing and coaching young drumming talent to ensure the art form thrives for generations.
Protecting knowledge and literature on rudimental drumming for today and the future.
Learning Center
⭐ Featured Course
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.
Enroll Now →Library Access
Access our curated collection of standard drum beatings — foundational pieces every rudimental drummer should know.
Browse Library →Advanced
Push beyond the 40 standard rudiments and explore hybrid combinations that define modern rudimental drumming.
Explore →The Archive
A growing archive of rudimental drumming literature, pieces, rudiments, and history — built to protect the art form for generations to come.
Standard Rudiments
in Our Archive
Year USARD Was Founded
Annual Event
Coming Soon
We expect to have our next annual Convention in late 2026 — stay tuned for details here and on our Facebook group.
View results from past USARD convention competitions. See who took the top spots in rudimental drumming events each year.
View Results →Honoring outstanding contributions to rudimental drumming. Browse the full list of convention award recipients and recognized artists.
View Awards →Relive the performances. Browse video archives from USARD conventions going back to 2011 — a visual history of rudimental drumming excellence.
Watch Videos →
Listen to conversations with top rudimental drummers, educators, and USARD members on the USARD Podcast.
Listen Now →Support the Mission
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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