Category Archives: Beginners
The Inverted Paradiddle!
Some time ago i told you about the Single Paradiddle. I’m sure you already can beat it on every object you can find, it sounds great almost everywhere. If you don’t know what i am talking about then go and … Continue reading
Explanation of the Single Paradiddle!
I recently told you about the Single Stroke and the Double Stroke Roll, so it’s time to talk about the third most important drum rudiment, the Paradiddle. Well, the Single Paradiddle, to be exact. This rudiment will widen your horizon … Continue reading
Use Your Feet While Practicing Hand Figures!
When you are practicing hand rudiments it’s most important to involve the feet as soon as possible. This is usually not to improve typical double bass technique, but to work out hand-feet-coordination. I will explain why it is so important … Continue reading
Drum Rudiments: Double Stroke Roll!
Let’s talk about another important drum rudiment, a pretty nice one with an ultimate flowing/rolling sound: The Double Stroke Roll! It’s your license to speed and taste, to cool tricks and great chops. The Double Stroke must have a constant … Continue reading
Close Up – The Traditional Grip In Detail!
In another posting i told you about the history of the traditional grip. Although this grip looks a bit old-fashioned, it’s still a cool one, used by many famous drummers such as Thomas Lang, Stewart Copeland and Vinnie Colaiuta, just … Continue reading