Sticking For The Abbreviated 16th Note 9 Stroke Roll

In this lesson you will be learning an alternate rhythm for the 16th note 9 stroke roll that involves shortening the standard half note to an eighth note. This new rhythm causes the rudiment to be played over six eighth notes rather than 4 quarter notes which, in the 4/4 time signature you will be playing in, means the start of each phrase doesn't line up with the bar lines. This gives a syncopated feel and has a really nice sound to it. The exact same rhythm has been applied to the five stroke roll and I have put a link to this lesson at the bottom of the page.

To further highlight the syncopation I have notated the rudiment over two bars, keeping that same rhythm going over both. I have shown this concept applied to both variations of the original version and have included counting and sticking under each.


Exercise 1

The new sticking ending on the longer note.

The 9 Stroke Roll in an abbreciated sticking.


Exercise 2

The new sticking starting on the longer note.

The 9 Stroke Roll in an abbreciated sticking.


TASK

  • Using the 2 minute rule, get all exercises up to a tempo of 140bpm.
  • Try adding feet as both eighth and quarter notes.
  • Orchestrate each of the given patterns.
  • Shorten the phrase to one bar.
  • Extend the pattern over several bars.
  • Use alternate sticking.

Lessons

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