Jenny’s DrumSteps

Roll Rudiments · medium · start at 50 BPM

Double Stroke Roll

The double stroke roll plays two strokes per hand, alternating RRLL, and is the foundation of the long open and closed buzz rolls. It develops control of the rebound and wrist-finger technique.

Sticking

RRLLRRLLRRLLRRLL

RRLL RRLL RRLL RRLL

How to practice it

Practice slow and open with two distinct, even bounces per hand, keeping both notes the same volume, then gradually increase speed letting the rebound do the work.

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