_Austin_
01-31-2008, 09:01 AM
Helloo again MX.
Heres the second of two lessons im reviving due to the forum change...
As you can see below the note values used to make a para-para-diddle consist of 6 sextuplet notes.
To grasp the feel of these notes you must first get used to playing sextuplet single stroke rolls, Here is a good way to practice them with a click
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/2dpd.jpg
Once, you have cottoned onto this idea, you can progress...
If everyone can't remember the double paradiddle sticking (or Para-para-diddle), it goes like this:
Excuse the dodgy handwriting...
RLRLRR LRLRLL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/1dpd.jpg
A good idea would be to Practice this sticking on a practice pad.
Next i will show a basic para-para-diddle fill for a simple groove. To help you keep tempo, accent the first note of the double paradiddle each time it cycles round, So for instance:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/3dpd.jpg
Now you can start messing with this sticking and play on different drums/cymbals/percussive instruments... Dont forget the variation of opening the hi-hats on some hi-hat notes, Maybe even placing a bass drum underneath these hi-hat openings.
Here is a variation on the fill posted above:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/File0004.jpg
NOTE: the change from hi-hats to ride cymbal on the second cycle of the sticking!
Again, i stress that displacaing accents and adding flams/ruff/drags/double strokes and all different kinds of rudiments can add flavour and texture to the fill!
Another thing you might consider adding is; rests!
Mess around with it and you should come up with some super funky stuff! If you want to transcribe any cool licks you come up with, that are to do with this topic, feel free to post them!
Have fun!
-Austin
Heres the second of two lessons im reviving due to the forum change...
As you can see below the note values used to make a para-para-diddle consist of 6 sextuplet notes.
To grasp the feel of these notes you must first get used to playing sextuplet single stroke rolls, Here is a good way to practice them with a click
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/2dpd.jpg
Once, you have cottoned onto this idea, you can progress...
If everyone can't remember the double paradiddle sticking (or Para-para-diddle), it goes like this:
Excuse the dodgy handwriting...
RLRLRR LRLRLL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/1dpd.jpg
A good idea would be to Practice this sticking on a practice pad.
Next i will show a basic para-para-diddle fill for a simple groove. To help you keep tempo, accent the first note of the double paradiddle each time it cycles round, So for instance:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/3dpd.jpg
Now you can start messing with this sticking and play on different drums/cymbals/percussive instruments... Dont forget the variation of opening the hi-hats on some hi-hat notes, Maybe even placing a bass drum underneath these hi-hat openings.
Here is a variation on the fill posted above:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/File0004.jpg
NOTE: the change from hi-hats to ride cymbal on the second cycle of the sticking!
Again, i stress that displacaing accents and adding flams/ruff/drags/double strokes and all different kinds of rudiments can add flavour and texture to the fill!
Another thing you might consider adding is; rests!
Mess around with it and you should come up with some super funky stuff! If you want to transcribe any cool licks you come up with, that are to do with this topic, feel free to post them!
Have fun!
-Austin