Sticking For The Single Stroke 9

The single stroke 9 is based on the same concept as the Single Stroke 4 in that it's a short burst of single stroke roll over a set number of strokes. In this case it is made up of eight sixteenth notes and a half note. There are two versions of the single stroke 9, one which starts on the beat and one which ends on the beat. For both of these rhythms there are three stickings you should learn which are the standard sticking, reverse sticking and alternating sticking. These are all listed below.


Exercise 1

A Single Stroke Nine starting on the beat starting on the right hand.

A single stroke 9 in standard sticking.


Exercise 2

A Single Stroke Nine starting on the beat starting on the left hand.

A single stroke 9 in reverse sticking.


Exercise 3

A Single Stroke Nine starting on the beat with alternating sticking.

A single stroke 9 in alternate sticking.


Exercise 4

A Single Stroke Nine ending on the beat starting on the right hand.

A single stroke 9 in standard sticking.


Exercise 5

A Single Stroke Nine ending on the beat starting on the left hand.

A single stroke 9 in reverse sticking.


Exercise 6

A Single Stroke Nine ending on the beat with alternate sticking.

A single stroke 9 in alternate sticking.


Tasks

Use the 2 minute rule to aim for the following target tempos. This list covers from a beginner to a veteran player so potentially represents several years worth of practice. The note values referenced in this list refer to the quicker note of the rudiment.

  • Level 0: Crotchets and Quavers at 120bpm
  • Level 1: Quavers and Semi Quavers at 100bpm
  • Level 2: Semi Quavers at 120bpm
  • Level 3: Semi Quavers at 140bpm
  • Level 4: Semi Quavers at 160bpm & Demi Semi Quavers at 80bpm
  • Level 5: Semi Quavers at 180bpm & Demi Semi Quavers at 90bpm
  • Level 5+: Semi Quavers at 200+bpm & Demi Semi Quavers at 100+bpm

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I recomend covering our lesson on Adding Feet As Crotchets under a nine stroke roll next.


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