This lesson is Part 3 of our series on fills using Single strokes in the hands and doubles in the feet.
We take it a little step further and really concentrate on the sticking RLRLFF – a 6 note sticking that we used in 16th note triplets in Part 2. In this lesson we do that too but also use regular 16th notes and 32nd notes for a challenge. As 16th notes and 32nd notes are based on groups of 4, our now group of 6 is going to feel interesting.
The key to the hands is a simple rudiment called the Four stroke ruff. Literally just RLRL, it’s easy to get happening quickly. The challenge comes from trying to fit the two bass drum strokes straight after the ruff. This is where the slow and steady practice comes in.
I go through some variations I like to use including a slightly fancy cross sticking pattern that isn’t super hard to learn but does look ‘flashy’. Always a fun thing.
Enjoy the vid.
Hi Adrian
first of all want to say thanks for this site and all the information you provide on it. Ive been really enjoying studying your section on
FILLS USING SINGLE STROKES & DOUBLES ON THE BASS DRUM.
Just a quick question really, on part 2 section H
are you playing three bass drums at the end, with the last one starting the next bar? or are you playing the fill on the toms with the same phrasing as on letter G?
Ive looked and listened to the video and i cant tell. Im asking because it seems kinda tricky to do this whilst playing 32nd notes.
Hope you can help with this, again much thanks for your insight.
Gary