Theory Reference · Percussion

Rudiments by family

Name ____________________ Date __________

R is the right hand, L is the left, and a lowercase letter is a grace note.

  1. Name the four rudiment families.

  2. Write the sticking for one single paradiddle, then its repeat.

  3. In the sticking lR, what does the lowercase letter tell you?

  4. In a double stroke open roll, how many strokes does each hand play before the other takes over?

  5. A drag puts how many grace notes before the main stroke, and from which hand?

  6. Write the sticking for a flam tap, both sides.

  7. Which family does the single ratamacue belong to?

  8. Which rudiment is written R L R R L L?

  9. Describe open–close–open practice in one sentence.

  10. In a five stroke roll, what are the first four strokes, and what happens on the fifth?