While waiting for the release of my wide ranging exploration of world rudimental drumming Rudimental Grand Tour, I occupied myself translating the 1885 Méthode de Tambour by N. Pita from French to English. The notation is still original but all of the instructions and other information have been translated for the benefit of English speaking drummers everywhere. This is one of the few places where authentic French military drumming practices and rudiments can be learned without the ability to read or speak the French language. It contains rudiments, battle signals, camp duty calls, marches, and pieces for the drum and bugle together.