paradiddle

A single paradiddle (also known as paradiddle) is a special sticking pattern that alternates between left and right hand strokes to perform the rhythm. It is characterized by the use of a double stroke, or the use of two strokes with one drumstick among the other strokes that normally alternate drumsticks.

an exercise or sequence performed typically on the snare drum, marked by four basic beats with alternation of the right hand and left hand on successive strong beats, and begun and ended slowly with a dramatic increase in tempo in the middle.

The single paradiddle. This is a very popular rudiment. And it consists of four notes an accent and three Taps. And the sticking is right left right right or left right left. Left.

The single paradiddle consists of two alternating single strokes followed by a double stroke. Right, left, right, right. Then flip it in reverse and lead with your opposite hand.

For a little history, the word “paradiddle” is probably of an imitative origin. The history of these words (if taken apart) is: “para” (which means “beside” or “beyond”). It was spoken by people of Greece starting about 1000 B.C. and “diddle” (which means to “move with short rapid motions”) and is of unknown origin.

An introduction to notation. Presentation about basic elements of music notation: staff, bars, clefs, notes and ledger lines.

The single paradiddle consists of eight notes. Right left right right left right left left now generally speaking you usually accent the quarter note or the first note of every rotation.

The description of a paradiddle is when two single strokes (para) are followed by a double stroke (diddle). You can hear paradiddle rudiments on many songs in music history. For example, on “Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly, you can hear the single paradiddle.

Definitions of paradiddle. the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously. synonyms: drum roll, roll.

Thirteen "essential" rudiments

• The double stroke open roll.
• The five stroke roll.
• The seven stroke roll.
• The flam.
• The flam accent.
• The flam paradiddle.
• The flamacue.
• The drag (half drag or ruff)

Music Theory Rudiments are simply the fundamental music elements such as notes or musical notation, the use of these notes as pitch as used in a master staff, application of rhythm or time, note intervals, key signatures, music scales and music chords. Rudiments of Music.

• Singing.
• Moving to the beat.
• Creating rhythms.
• Creating melodies.
• Listening to lots of music, and.
• Singing lots of tunes.