Stroke Rolls Rudiments
(Part 1)
Single Stroke Roll · Single Stroke Four · Single Stroke Seven · Multiple Bounce Roll · Double Stroke Roll
Single Stroke Roll
This is perhaps the simplest rudiment, and that is why it is usually practiced at a fast tempo. It consists of equally spaced strokes, played by alternating your hands after each note. (If you want to learn to read drums sheet music click here)
Single Stroke Four
The Single Stroke Four is basically a triplet and a eight note played together. In other words, this rudiment consists of four strokes were the hands alternate after each note. (If you want to learn to read drums sheet music click here)
Single Stroke Seven
The Single Stroke Seven consist in a Sextuplet followed by a quarter note, but can also be broken up into two consecutive triplets and a quarter note. In the end, the whole rudiment should have a total of 7 strokes.
Multiple Bounce Roll
The Multiple Bounce Roll consists of alternate strokes were every time you hit the drum you let the drumstick bounce creating a buzzing sound. It is better heard that explained. So watch an example here.
Double Stroke Roll
The Double stroke Roll is similar to the single stroke roll, the difference is that each hand make two consecutive strokes with the same hand. In other words, you play equally spaced notes, but alternate hands every two strokes.