Jenny’s DrumSteps

Roll Rudiments · hard · start at 50 BPM

Triple Stroke Roll

The triple stroke roll plays three controlled strokes per hand, RRRLLL, and is used heavily in jazz and orchestral playing. It develops finger control and an even three-note bounce.

Sticking

RRRLLLRRRLLLRRRL

RRRLLLRRRLLLRRRL

How to practice it

Play three even notes per hand slowly, ensuring all three are equal in volume before increasing tempo, using fingers to control the second and third strokes.

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