The paradiddle is one of the most useful rudiments for building coordination, hand control, and movement around the drum kit. It combines single strokes and double strokes into one flowing pattern. The basic paradiddle sticking is: R L R R L R L L This pattern helps you practise switching smoothly between hands while keeping the notes even and controlled. It is also brilliant for creating grooves, fills, and accents because the lead hand naturally changes each time the pattern repeats. Exercises Exercise 1 — Paradiddle Starting with the Right…
