Ilan Rubin – Start Somewhere to Go Somewhere Drum Book & Online Audio

A system for taking core drumming concepts such as rudiments and applying variations to them to come up with a full vocabulary of fill and solo ideas for the drum set.

Start Somewhere to Go Somewhere by Ilan Rubin, the drummer of Nine Inch Nails, presents a unique system for expanding basic drumming concepts and turning them into creative and dynamic fill and solo ideas for the drum set. This comprehensive book emphasises musicality while pushing you to explore creativity from foundational rudiments and technique.

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced drummer, Rubin takes you on a journey that starts with simple warm-up exercises and routines, moving into more complex orchestrations. You’ll learn to apply rudiments such as flams, diddles, drags, and hertas, and explore ways to make them your own with expanded stickings and patterns.

Key Features Include:

• Developing a large vocabulary from core rudiments
• Building technique and balance in both hands
• Mastering ambidextrous stickings for equal limb development
• Real-world orchestration ideas for fills and solos
• Audio examples recorded in Rubin’s personal studio

This book is a step-by-step guide to taking your drumming to the next level, with 184 pages of exercises, concepts, and examples to fuel your creativity.