Single Stroke Rolls By Michael Beauclerc

“Single Stroke Rolls” is also known as a “short short long” A short pattern that is repeated, and then a longer version of the same pattern. The sticking of this exercises is simply alternating from left to right, and as the exercise becomes faster, the drummers are performing a single stroke roll. Tenor drummers can begin playing on drum “2” only and add the melodic movement as they improve. Mallets follow the same ensemble rhythm with a “C” scale melody. This exercise comes with a play along video for snare, tenor, and mallets at both full speed and 75% speed.