Diddle Rudiments · medium · start at 60 BPM
Single Paradiddle
The single paradiddle combines two single strokes with a double, RLRR LRLL, alternating the lead hand each measure. It is the cornerstone of the paradiddle family and excellent for moving around the kit.
Sticking
RLRRLRLLRLRRLRLL
RLRR LRLL RLRR LRLL
How to practice it
Accent the first note of each grouping and keep the diddle low, then practice splitting hands across the snare and toms.