What Is a Paradiddle On Drums?

Introduction to the basic single paradiddle on drums, RLRRLRLL.
Such a brilliant rudiment with loads of practical applications on the kit!
Have fun and please let me know if any questions :)
Mike
Kit
Yamaha Recording Custom - 22”/10”/12”/16”
Tama John Blackwell 6.5 x 13” Snare
Evans Hydraulic Red Drumheads, Evans Edge Control Reverse Dot (Snare)
Meinl Byzance Cymbals - 20" Sand Ride, 18” Sand Thin Crash, 16" Vintage Crash, 14” Sand Hats
Vic Firth Extreme 5A Sticks

[@AndyMangele]

I always wondered where the term came from - now I know thanks to you! 👍

[@gueracatolica2899]

Great Man! You're an awesome teacher.

[@TWIXExpert]

Thanks bro, you make it so easy to understand! Keep it up!

[@kennethbishop123]

Hey Mike, I really appreciate this man. I've seriously been toying with drums for years and I can keep beets pretty good but never tried to paradiddle if you can believe that. This was helpful. Cheers

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Great man, cheers for watching! :)

[@lewismcmillion9851]

Excellent vid man straight to the point.

[@smithy0009]

So helpful and succinct! No waffle just good info, thanks !!!

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Cool man, thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful! :)

[@terrat3048]

Beatifully explained!

[@thetruth2418]

Great video, can cover the six stroke roll next?

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

YES! Great suggestion, love the six stroke roll!

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

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[@chickentwisties2298]

I love your drumming love your lessons

[@joedumford7809]

Love it! Well done!

[@Baisemannen]

Mike Barnes, you just earned a sub! Cant wait to get my drums up and running again :)

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Go for it man, thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@MaximShelkov]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ZaxvidZ]

Thank you kindly!!! Sharing with my students ;j

[@Wuschi2001]

2:56 drum n bass

[@daljeetghag3321]

What was your kick pattern when you done that lovely fast groove around 3.00

[@itachihunterzolomon9465]

Sir, why do some drummers use drumsticks with nylon tips?

[@andrew007s]

Hi Mike! Can paradiddles be used in rock or pop songs?

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

They can! See if you can spot them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJvFi6OQpJtjkLsfeature=shared I must be said too, that the main function of rudiments as I see them is as great stick control building exercises, rather than necessarily being used in their pure form directly in music. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2myiqNpf8mjhqMfeature=shared

[@stephaniepellow3275]

25 years ago Mike??? U started?....so u were..5???

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Started when I was 13! Cheers Stephanie :)

[@musingsofrock]

You just depressed me! You made me want to give up! lol.. jk I can't play the paradiddle as fast as you!

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmWgpqQrdyGjZo&pp=ygUnbWlrZSBiYXJuZXMgZHJ1bXMgaG93IHRvIGdldCBmYXN0IGhhbmRz Thanks for watching!