Roll Rudiments · easy · start at 60 BPM
Single Stroke Roll
The single stroke roll is the most fundamental rudiment, alternating single hits between the right and left hands. It forms the basis for all hand-to-hand drumming and develops evenness between the hands.
Sticking
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How to practice it
Start slow with a metronome at 60 bpm, focus on matching the volume and timing of each hand, then gradually accelerate and decelerate.