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Now play the first two measures of the double-stroke example
followed by the last two measures of the single-stroke
variation.
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Next, try practicing the previous merged examples backwards.
Here’s Example 6 in reverse.
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And here’s Example 7 played backwards.
You can continue to mix and match measures and phrases
to come up with a multitude of new musical ideas. Try applying
this concept to the remainder of the original examples in
Rudimental Jazz. In part two of this series, we’ll explore ways
to expand on Joe’s paradiddle variations.
Steve Fidyk is the drummer with the Army Blues Big Band
from Washington, D.C., and a member of the jazz faculty at
Temple University in Philadelphia. Fidyk is also the author
of the critically acclaimed book Inside The Big Band Drum
Chart, which is published by Mel Bay.