{"id":9339,"date":"2015-07-01T01:59:31","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T08:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/blog\/?p=9339"},"modified":"2023-11-14T14:28:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:28:09","slug":"single-stroke-roll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-stroke-roll\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Stroke Roll"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>How To Play A Single Stroke Roll<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The single stroke roll is the most common drum rudiment and is the first one every new drummer should learn. If you\u2019ve been playing drums <em>without <\/em>working through the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/rudiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40 rudiments<\/a>, you\u2019ve probably played a single stroke roll before &#8211; maybe even by accident.<\/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 Single Stroke Roll - Drum Rudiment Lesson\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0_wgVPMRaiM?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\/2022\/10\/13103003\/01-single-stroke-roll.svg\" alt=\"single stroke roll rudiment notation\" class=\"wp-image-38296\" style=\"width:842px;height:70px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The single stroke roll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\">\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Definition\">What is a single stroke roll?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tips\">Tips for playing single stroke rolls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Applications\">How to play a single stroke roll on the drums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Songs\">Songs that use the single stroke roll<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"Definition\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>What is a single stroke roll?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<style>body > div.text-center > h1 {display: none;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>In the single stroke roll, you alternate single strokes between your hands. Right hand, left hand, right hand, left. Simple as that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what the single stroke roll sounds like:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/mgLkc\/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 single stroke rolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one thing to play \u2018right left right left\u2019, but it\u2019s another thing to absolutely nail the single stroke roll. It should feel and sound smooth and consistent, and both hands should be able to execute it without issue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be the first rudiment you learn, but it\u2019s used so often you should master it as early as possible. Here are some tips to play single stroke rolls.<\/span><\/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> playing the single stroke roll well before you increase the tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest with yourself and don\u2019t move on 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 starting with your metronome set to 60 BPM and then 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 single stroke rolls with your right hand. Make sure you also practice starting rolls with your left hand. This will help you get a more consistent sound out of both sticks and give you more confidence and control.<\/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>Maybe your strokes don\u2019t look even. Maybe the height of your right stick doesn\u2019t match the height of your left. You might even notice you\u2019re gripping your left hand too hard. 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 when something is wrong during your practice session. 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 the single stroke roll 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 a single stroke roll on the drums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DM4sQnR9IYA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know how to play it on a practice pad or single drum, it\u2019s time to move the single stroke roll over to the drum set.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sky\u2019s the limit for all the ways you can play this rudiment on the kit, so here are some exercises to get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#1: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/VgPkc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br>#2: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/cgPkc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br>#3: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/NgPkc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br>#4: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/p5Pkc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br>#5: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/h5Pkc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve worked through these exercises, come up with your own ideas. Move the rudiment around the kit, changing surfaces and sounds. Go between a cymbal and the snare drum, or try a single stroke roll between your hands and feet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Songs\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>Songs that use the single stroke roll<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn these tunes to get comfortable with this rudiment in practice:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8220;Wipeout&#8221; &#8211; The Surfaris<\/strong><\/h4>\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\/2022\/10\/13104830\/the-surfaris-wipeout.svg\" alt=\"wipeout drum notation\" class=\"wp-image-38318\" style=\"width:841px;height:81px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Wipeout&#8221; by The Surfaris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This song is a drummer\u2019s workout! Most of the track features a constant single stroke roll on the toms &#8211; the only difference is the accents that alternate every other bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lear it first without the accents, then add them in when you&#8217;re ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8220;Sing Sing Sing&#8221; &#8211; Benny Goodman<\/strong><\/h4>\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\/2022\/10\/13104837\/benny-goodman-sing-sing-sing.svg\" alt=\"sing sing sing drum notation\" class=\"wp-image-38319\" style=\"width:839px;height:115px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Sing Sing Sing&#8221; by Benny Goodman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This classic tom part was played by legendary drummer Gene Krupa and will get you swinging your single strokes. Like the previous song example, get used to playing it without the accents first if you&#8217;re a beginner drummer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8220;Unsainted&#8221; &#8211; Slipknot<\/strong><\/h4>\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\/2022\/10\/13104841\/slipknot-unsainted.svg\" alt=\"unsainted drum notation\" class=\"wp-image-38320\" style=\"width:839px;height:96px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Unsainted&#8221; by Slipknot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to take your rolls to the next level, this metal track is a great way to test your endurance and speed. Fast and relentless, it&#8217;s 32nd notes or bust!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the single stroke roll is the most popular rudiment, you\u2019re going to start noticing it everywhere. From beats to drum fills, it&#8217;s hands down &#8211; pun intended &#8211; the one you want to study early on.<\/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. From drum beats, rolls and fills to solos, mastering the single stroke roll will get you one step closer to reaching your drumming goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve enjoyed this one, you\u2019ll probably also like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-stroke-four\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single stroke four<\/a>: another rudiment that\u2019s basically single strokes in groupings of four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got a good handle on the single stroke roll, the next most important drum rudiment to learn is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/double-stroke-roll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">double stroke roll<\/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\/single-stroke-four\/\" 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\/13120001\/SINGLE-STROKE-FOUR_2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38361\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13120001\/SINGLE-STROKE-FOUR_2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13120001\/SINGLE-STROKE-FOUR_2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13120001\/SINGLE-STROKE-FOUR_2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13120001\/SINGLE-STROKE-FOUR_2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, 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