Standard Paradiddle Menu

A rudiment that combines single and double strokes.

Some exercises where simple feet patterns have been added under a standard paradiddle played as 8th notes.

Developing the sixteenth note snare rudiment by adding the feet as various note values.

Creating some slightly more musical sounding feet patterns under a sixteenth note paradiddle.

Building foot strength and stamina as well as a new rhythmic idea for the feet.

A very straight forward orchestration of the paradiddle designed to give the rudiment a 'melody'. A very useful lesson if you are struggling with the rudiment.

Creating some simple orchestrations that move around the kit in a set grouping.

Creating more simple orchestrations that move around the kit in a set grouping.

Creating more simple orchestrations that move around the kit in a set grouping.

Every numbered count will be moved to a different voice while all others remain on the snare. Great for building your ability to dart around the kit.

Each single stroke will be moved to a different voice while all others remain on the snare. Great for building your ability to dart around the kit.

Each double stroke will be moved to a different voice while all others remain on the snare. Great for building your ability to dart around the kit.

A more intricate paradiddle orchestration idea that involves basing rolls around cymbals rather than drums.

An interesting alternative to orchestrating the paradiddle in straight 'blocks'.

A lesson on adding crotchet accents to paradiddles.

Applying this simple rudiment sticking within the new time signature.

Applying the standard rudiment sticking in an inappropriate compound time signature.

Applying this simple eight note triplet sticking within the new time signature.

Switching this basic rudiment sticking to the time signature of 5/4.