Paradiddle Power4

Part 4: Rock/Funk Patterns With Triple Paradiddles

In the following rock/funk patterns using triple paradiddles, the right hand plays continuously on the closed hi-hat, with the exception of beat 2, when it moves from hi-hat to snare drum for the accent. The left hand moves from hi-hat to snare drum on beat 4 only. Exercises 1 through 10 start out with the same basie 8th-note bass drum patterns used previously with single and double paradiddles.

Again, all of these triple-paradiddle rock/funk patterns include an optional open hi-hat on certain 16th notes. The open hi-hat may occur on either the right or left hand and calls for an extra degree of concentration and coordination. Practice these patterns without the open hi-hat for starters. Try to work it in after you've mastered the hand and foot parts._

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