Paradiddle
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In percussion, the paradiddle is a four-note sticking pattern consisting of two alternating notes followed by a diddle. The basic pattern is RLRR or LRLL. If multiple paradiddles are played in succession, they are always alternate between starting with one hand and starting with the other. You can a single-stroke roll for most of the rudiment then when it gets to the repeat (either LL or RR) you can use a double-stroke roll if you want.
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[edit] Variations
There are three variations on the single paradiddle. They can be written as follows, where R represents the right hand and L represents the left hand; the bold letters indicate where the accent typically falls (after the diddle).
- Reverse Single Paradiddle - RRLR|LLRL
- Inward Single Paradiddle - RLLR|LRRL
- Outward Single Paradiddle - RLRL|LRLR
[edit] Other Paradiddle Rudiments
Other rudiments in the paradiddle family are:
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| Paradiddle-Diddle |  |
[edit] Examples
Paradiddles and their variations can be combined in many ways to achieve different effects, whether on a single snare drum, multiple tenor drums, or a drum set.
Example #1: Single Paradiddle followed by variation #2:
- RLRR LRLL RLRR LRLL | RRLR LLRL RRLR LLRL
Example #2: 2 single, 2 double, and 2 triple paradiddles:
- RLRR LRLL | RLRLRR LRLRLL | RLRLRLRR LRLRLRLL
Example #3: (2 paradiddles and 1 paradiddle-diddle) twice, then the whole pattern reversed:
- RLRR LRLL RLRRLL | RLRR LRLL RLRRLL | RLRRLL RLRR LRLL | RLRRLL RLRR LRLL
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