A very straight forward orchestration of the paradiddle designed to give the rudiment a 'melody'. A very useful lesson if you are struggling with the rudiment.

Creating some simple orchestrations that move around the kit in a set grouping.

Creating more simple orchestrations that move around the kit in a set grouping.

Creating more simple orchestrations that move around the kit in a set grouping.

A more intricate paradiddle orchestration idea that involves basing rolls around cymbals rather than drums.

Every numbered count will be moved to a different voice while all others remain on the snare. Great for building your ability to dart around the kit.

Each single stroke will be moved to a different voice while all others remain on the snare. Great for building your ability to dart around the kit.

Each double stroke will be moved to a different voice while all others remain on the snare. Great for building your ability to dart around the kit.

An interesting alternative to orchestrating the paradiddle in straight 'blocks'.