Lesson Two

From "Dawn Of The Drummer"

The Single Paradiddle

R L R R    L R L L 

As before, start out slowly and with an open stick pattern. see movie

Gradually speed up, stay relaxed, sustain for 2-5 minutes, slow down.
Memorize this one because it will give you some fun things to try on the set!

Play all rights (R) on the ride cymbal or the hihat. This sounds really good when you speed it up.

Accent 2 and 4 with left hand on the snare drum.

1 e + a    2 e + a    3 e + a    4 e + a 

R L R R    L R L L    R L R R    L R L L 

see movie

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The 5 Stroke Roll

R R L L R    L L R R L
 
see movie

       

• Follow the usual routine and when you have it memorized, play the single taps (R and L) on the small tom. see movie
  
  
• When this gets comfortable, play the final right tap (R) on the floor tom and the final left tap on the small tom. It’s fun!
  

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