Seven Stroke Roll
RR LL RR L
What it is
Three doubles and a release note. Traditionally starts off the beat and resolves onto a downbeat accent.
How to practice it
Treat it as a pickup. The six roll notes pull you into the accent. Count the target note out loud so the roll always has a target to land on. Work both lead hands, keep the doubles open and even at first, and only close them up once the timing holds.
Where you'll hear it
Solos, drum corps, and any concert or marching part where a roll lands on a downbeat.
All 40 rudiments are in DrumLock free, with notation on screen, a metronome, and a speed trainer that raises the BPM while you play. No ads, no subscriptions.
Get DrumLock on Google Play