Meaning of the Five Stroke Roll in Music
The five stroke roll is a drum rudiment that consists of two sets of double strokes followed by an accented single stroke. It is a pattern of five strokes played in rapid succession. The five stroke roll is commonly used in drumming and is a fundamental rudiment that drummers learn and practice. It can be used in various musical contexts, including drum fills and solos.
A standard drum rudiment in the category of roll rudiments and the sub-category of double stroke open roll rudiments that creates a sustained sound on a percussion instrument by rapidly alternating two strokes from each stick. The sticking pattern (shown below) is the accepted method of producing a five stroke roll and consists of two strokes from each hand followed by a single accented stroke (e.g. RRLL-R) for a total of five strokes.
See more about double stroke open roll rudiments in the Appendix.
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