Drum rudiments are the building blocks for all beats and knocks. Learning these techniques will open up opportunities for you to play drums freely, and also give you a new breath to create beats and knocks you never dreamed of. Mastering and using drum rudiments is one of the most important aspects of your musical activity. However, the practice of this technique is one of the most ignored principles of drum training.
Single shots
Drum rudiments and techniques include various aspects, but the most basic is the fraction of single strokes.
If you have been playing this instrument for some time, but have not yet begun to learn these techniques, it is likely that you have already applied this technique without knowing it.
This rudiment of drums consists of alternating beats played between the hands - R (right hand), L (left hand) RLRL ... or LRLRLR ... in case the left is leading. Regardless of your main hand, it is important to learn how to perform this exercise in such a way that both lead alternately. Also pay special attention to the correct grip of the sticks.
Bounce shot
A shot with a bounce consists of successive and alternating multiple strokes, which are represented by double diagonal lines. Each of them has an indefinite number of notes, which are produced by hitting a stick on the base of the drum or training surface using a small pressure of the fulcrum. The number of rebounds is determined by the pressure that you use on the fulcrum: the more you push, the less rebounds. Therefore, it is important that you work to ensure that your hands apply even pressure to the drumsticks. This is what helps you get a new level of sound and a great swinging groove.
Single paradiddle
This is one of the most popular drum rudiments. It combines single shots with double shots. The word "paradiddle" in the name of the rudiment means that in a particular pattern there are two single strokes (pair), followed by one set of double fraction (didl). The word “single” in this particular case means that you have one set of single hits for each set of doubles. In general, it looks like this: R (steam) L (a) R (di) L (dl) L (steam) R (a) L (di) L (dl).
Grace (Flam)
The grace is one of the three main strokes along with single and double. Its purpose is to create a more extensive sound to decorate the composition. The graceful consists of two single strokes that are played at different heights. The highest and loudest note is called the main note, and the lowest and quietest - with a grace note. Due to the difference in height, the main note should fall to the surface of the drum or training ped immediately after the foresight. This is what gives a denser and longer sound. The graceful has no rhythmic meaning. It all depends on what composition you want to achieve.
As you complete these exercises, focus on keeping the sticks down when you are going to make the grace notes and withstanding the beat of the notes as close as possible. Consistency in this case plays a very large role. Listen to your game and check for any discrepancies in volume and stroke distance between the main note and the foresight.
Once you feel that you can play this exercise with consistency and quality, you can begin to learn how to use it for beatings and beats. This technique of drum rudiments requires diligence and patience, but having mastered this technique, you will notice how much brighter your playing and sense of rhythm will become.
The main thing - remember, nothing comes immediately. Perseverance and zeal will always help you on your musical path.