Paradiddle Workout - John X Drums

1 !!q = 60 - 88 Paradiddle WorkoutJohn Xepoleas!!"In the lesson I will teach you a fun, hip approach to practing the Paradiddle rudimentthat Steve Smith shared with me years ago. Traditionally we are taught to practiceour rudiments by starting slow and gradually increasing our speed. However, forthis approach, we'll set a tempo, then apply the Paradiddle sticking to five differentrhythms, 8th notes, 8th note triplets, 16th notes, 16th note triplets and 32nd the Workout with a metronome. This is essential to help you get the correctfeel for each of the rhythms. Play the accented notes 6-12" off of the head and playthe un-accented notes 2-3" off of the head. Practice each example until you arecompletely comfortable with it.

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