Meaning of single stroke rollA single stroke roll is a drum rudiment where a drumstick alternates between two drums or cymbals with one stroke motion. This creates a continuous rolling sound.
In a single stroke roll, the drumstick makes up-down or back-forth strokes alternatively with the right and left hand to produce continuous sounds. This is different from a double stroke roll where two strokes are produced with each hand motion.
Purpose of single stroke roll Single stroke rolls are used to play continuous 16th note patterns at fast tempos. At slower speeds, single stroke rolls produce a non-rhythmic sound that is often used as a fill or transition between musical phrases.
For example, single stroke rolls are commonly used in marches to accent certain beats and create forward momentum. They are also used in jazz, rock, and other styles to add rhythmic texture.
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A standard drum rudiment in the category of roll rudiments and the sub-category of single stroke rudiments that creates a sustained sound on a percussion instrument by rapidly alternating one stroke from each drumstick. The sticking pattern shown below is the accepted method of producing a single stroke roll and consists of alternating strokes that can start with either hand. The sticking patterns are written where "L" represents the left hand stroke and "R" the right hand stroke.
See more about single stroke roll rudiments in the Appendix.
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