{"id":9347,"date":"2015-07-01T01:42:19","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T08:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/blog\/?p=9347"},"modified":"2023-11-14T14:31:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:31:25","slug":"double-paradiddle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/double-paradiddle\/","title":{"rendered":"Double Paradiddle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>How To Play A Double Paradiddle<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<p>The double paradiddle is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/rudiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drum rudiment<\/a> that builds on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-paradiddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single paradiddle<\/a>. It has a triplet feel and it\u2019s perfect in drum fills, beats or solos &#8211; whether you\u2019re playing jazz or Latin or want to incorporate it into a rock ballad.<\/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 Double Paradiddle - Drum Rudiment Lesson\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_DkpHe5TZWk?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\/21101251\/17-double-paradiddle.svg\" alt=\"double paradiddle drum rudiment notation\" class=\"wp-image-38855\" style=\"width:839px;height:87px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The double paradiddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\">\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Definition\">What is a double paradiddle?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tips\">Tips for playing double paradiddles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Applications\">How to play a double paradiddle on the drums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Songs\">Songs that use the double paradiddle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"Definition\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>What is a double paradiddle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<style>body > div.text-center > h1 {display: none;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>The double paradiddle consists of two alternating single strokes (\u201cpar-a\u201d) followed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-paradiddle\/\">single paradiddle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sing it out loud: PAR-A-PAR-A-DI-DDLE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rudiment is a natural progression of the single paradiddle and flows nicely as you alternate hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what the double paradiddle sounds like in 6\/8:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/hcjkc\/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 double paradiddles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve mastered the double paradiddle when it feels and sounds smooth and consistent. Both hands should eventually be equal in skill and you should be able to lead with your non-dominant hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling to grasp the pattern, try breaking it up differently in your mind: four alternating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-stroke-roll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single strokes<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/double-stroke-roll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">double stroke<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips for playing double paradiddles.<\/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 double paradiddle well before you increase the tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest with yourself and don\u2019t move on until you\u2019ve truly 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 double paradiddles with your right hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though this rudiment naturally alternates the lead hand, you\u2019d be surprised how different it feels starting the whole run with the other side.<\/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 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 a double paradiddle 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 Double Paradiddle On The Drums - Drum Rudiment Lesson\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/glbCmUgOaKI?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 this rudiment on a practice pad or a single drum, try moving the double paradiddle to the drum set.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can play this pattern on one drum or break it up between multiple surfaces. Here are some exercises you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>#1:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/Hz-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#2:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/Xz-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#3: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/3z-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"370\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#4:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/zz-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#5: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/yz-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"370\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve worked through these exercises, come up with your own ideas. Any surface can be part of the pattern! You could even try alternating double paradiddles between your hands and your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Songs\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>Songs that use the double paradiddle<\/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;Drive In, Drive Out&#8221; &#8211; Dave Matthews Band<\/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\/21102620\/dave-matthews-banddrive-in-drive-out-chorus.svg\" alt=\"drive in drive out chorus dave matthews drum notation\" class=\"wp-image-38871\" style=\"width:841px;height:87px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Drive In, Drive Out&#8221; by Dave Matthews Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carter Beauford plays this awesome pattern between the ride bell and the hi-hat, matching the bass drum to every ride hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8220;Chasing Shadows&#8221; &#8211; Deep Purple<\/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\/21104926\/deep-purple-chasing-shadows-intro.svg\" alt=\"chasing shadows deep purple drum notation intro\" class=\"wp-image-38872\" style=\"width:839px;height:104px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Chasing Shadows&#8221; by Deep Purple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great way to practice orchestrating double paradiddles around the kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8220;Sarah Said&#8221; &#8211; Death Cab For Cutie<\/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\/21105002\/death-cab-for-cutie-sarah-said.svg\" alt=\"sarah said death cab for cutie drum notation\" class=\"wp-image-38873\" style=\"width:839px;height:87px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Sarah Said&#8221; by Death Cab For Cutie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s another creative way to incorporate double paradiddles into a groove.<\/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 and rolls to fills and solos, mastering the double paradiddle will give you even more ways to express yourself on the drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re enjoying this rudiment, you should also learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-paradiddle-diddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single paradiddle-diddle<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/triple-paradiddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">triple paradiddle<\/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-paradiddle-diddle\/\" 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\/17080216\/SINGLE-PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE_2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/17080216\/SINGLE-PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE_2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/17080216\/SINGLE-PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE_2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/17080216\/SINGLE-PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE_2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/17080216\/SINGLE-PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE_2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/17080216\/SINGLE-PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE_2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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