In this lesson you will be applying two different 7 stroke roll stickings in the time signature of 3/4. The standard sticking doesn't quite fit within this context, but when played over two bars the start of the rudiment will line up with the start of the bar again. The alternate sticking, which you can find towards the bottom of the page, actually fits really nicely in the new time signature.
As with all rudiment exercises, use this to develop your technique. You should also ensure all dynamic levels are even.
Exercise 1
Two bars of 7 stroke roll played in 3/4.
Exercise 2
A Seven Stroke Roll starting on the beat starting on the left hand.
TASK
- Using the 2 minute rule, get all exercises up to a tempo of 140bpm.
- Try adding feet as both eighth and quarter notes.
- Orchestrate each of the given patterns.
- Extend the pattern over several bars.