Jenny’s DrumSteps

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.

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