Paradiddles - Double Paradiddle

I wanted to add a few tips on practicing paradiddles. Many of the "how to" videos I have found online, stress speed when playing rudiments. While I feel that there is a good reason to build your speed, I also feel that you should build your timing and rhythm while doing it. The video below demonstrates how to build a timed progression of the paradiddle rudiment that builds speed while maintaining a constant tempo.

Start by setting your metronome to a moderate tempo. Begin by playing a few measures of quarter note paradiddles followed by 8th and 16th note patterns. Then, slow back down from 16ths to 8ths and finish with quarter notes.

I also want to show you the most basic ways to incorporate this rudiment into your drum set playing. In it's simplest form, all you have to do is apply the RLRR LRLL pattern to your hi hat and snare to play a linear drum fill. You can also apply the R hit to your bass drum and the L to the snare to play a bass/snare fill or just to add variation to your beat. The video above shows you how.

This video shows you how to use the rudiment in both tom fills and cymbal work. You can also use the RLRR LRLL pattern to designate pieces of the drum set, regardless of which hand (R or L) plays the part. For example, on the ride cymbal, you can use your right hand only to play a RLRR LRLL pattern between the bell of the ride and the ride itself. You may also play a RLRR LRLL pattern between cymbals and the snare, using both hands to play cymbals. Watch the video above to see for yourself.

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