{"id":9456,"date":"2015-07-01T01:32:56","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T08:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/blog\/?p=9456"},"modified":"2023-11-14T14:39:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:39:20","slug":"flam-paradiddle-diddle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam-paradiddle-diddle\/","title":{"rendered":"Flam Paradiddle-Diddle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>How To Play A Flam Paradiddle-Diddle<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<p>If you can play a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam-paradiddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flam paradiddle<\/a>, you can play a flam paradiddle-diddle. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/rudiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drum rudiment<\/a> is typically played in a triplet feel and sounds great in beats, fills, solos and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play A Flam Paradiddle-Diddle - Drum Rudiment Lesson\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ek3AKKMSLAY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/23145803\/27-flam-paradiddle-diddle.svg\" alt=\"flam paradiddle-diddle drum rudiment notation\" class=\"wp-image-39041\" style=\"width:840px;height:87px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flam paradiddle-diddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\">\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Definition\">What is a flam paradiddle-diddle?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tips\">Tips for playing the flam paradiddle-diddle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Applications\">How to play flam paradiddle-diddles on the drums<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"Definition\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>What is a flam paradiddle-diddle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<style>body > div.text-center > h1 {display: none;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already familiar with the flam paradiddle and the paradiddle-diddle, this rudiment should come easily to you<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just need to add a flam to the start of a paradiddle-diddle\u2019s six-note grouping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what a flam paradiddle-diddle sounds like:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/1Vjkc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>You can use this tool to practice along at the tempo that\u2019s best for you (it&#8217;s the one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drumeo members<\/a> use when practicing with the 3000+ play-along tracks inside our members area).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25ba <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-read-drum-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here if you want to learn how to read drum music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tips\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>Tips for playing the flam paradiddle-diddle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, master the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flam<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-paradiddle-diddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paradiddle-diddle<\/a> separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your double strokes are consistent and keep your flams crisp. There should be very little space between the grace note and the primary note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest challenge will be playing three consecutive taps as you move between groupings. The first two taps come from the double stroke, and the third tap is the grace note. Scroll back up to the notation if you need a visual reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to help your flam paradiddle-diddles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice with a metronome<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re first learning how to play something, it\u2019s fine to test it out without a metronome as you get used to the pattern. But you shouldn\u2019t go click-free for long. The metronome will help you develop a better internal clock and show you exactly where the timing of your strokes is inconsistent (or where it\u2019s right on the grid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy a physical metronome at a music store or download a metronome app online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38387\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start slow<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might be tempting to get up to speed as quickly as possible &#8211; especially if you\u2019re feeling confident &#8211; make sure you\u2019re <em>really<\/em> starting each flam with a soft grace note and that your double stroke technique is solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest with yourself and don\u2019t increase the tempo until you\u2019ve really got it down. Don\u2019t just say \u201cit\u2019s good enough\u201d. Develop control first, and speed will come later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try setting your metronome to 60 BPM and slowly work your way up 5 BPM at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38381\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternate your lead hand<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a right-handed drummer, you probably default to starting everything with your right hand. Even though the single flammed mill alternates naturally within the pattern, try starting the run with your left hand too. It may still trick your brain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38378\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-2048x1328.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice in front of a mirror<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easiest to correct your posture or grip immediately if you\u2019re watching yourself in a mirror. Try to set up a practice pad and a snare stand in front of a full length mirror if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to notice if you\u2019re gripping your sticks too hard, or if your stick height doesn\u2019t look right. Use your reflection as a window into how you\u2019re doing. It\u2019s like becoming your own drum teacher!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38385\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Film yourself practicing<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While playing in front of a mirror will help you fix issues on the fly, you might not realize during your practice when something is wrong. Sometimes we don\u2019t notice issues while we\u2019re in the middle of playing &#8211; especially if we\u2019re concentrating hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re propping your phone on your dresser or capturing it all with a camera and tripod, it\u2019s helpful to watch your practice sessions and critique yourself from a \u2018third party\u2019 perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together a playlist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-find-and-use-drumless-tracks-and-play-alongs\">drumless tracks<\/a> at different tempos so you can practice this rudiment over real music:<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1pPXjC7HbKSmU9chVYxvEb?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Applications\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>How to play flam paradiddle-diddles on the drums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play A Flam Paradiddle-Diddle On The Drums - Drum Rudiment Lesson\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/elTi6GP34aU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re comfortable playing them on a practice pad or a single drum, try moving them around the drum set.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep the pattern on one drum or break it up between multiple surfaces. Try the following exercises to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>#1:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/6r-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#2:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/tr-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#3: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/Qr-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"375\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#4:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/xr-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"370\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#5: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/Kr-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"370\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Any surface can be part of the pattern! This rudiment sounds awesome between the snare and toms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a more advanced drummer, you could also challenge yourself by breaking up the sticking between your hands and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With enough solid practice, you should start feeling more confident in your playing. If you can get comfortable with all 40 rudiments, you\u2019ll be able to do virtually anything on the drums. The flam paradiddle-diddle is just one of many useful rudiments that\u2019ll give you more creative ideas and control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering what rudiment to learn next, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/pataflafla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pataflafla<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam-paradiddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07160539\/FLAM-PARADIDDLE_2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"flam paradiddle\" class=\"wp-image-38102\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07160539\/FLAM-PARADIDDLE_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07160539\/FLAM-PARADIDDLE_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07160539\/FLAM-PARADIDDLE_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07160539\/FLAM-PARADIDDLE_2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07160539\/FLAM-PARADIDDLE_2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/pataflafla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" 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