How to Do a Drumroll

By Lindsay

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One of the basics in drumming is the drum roll. It's easy but takes a lot of practice.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Drum sticks
  • Drum pad or snare drum

Step1
Hold your sticks loosely in each hand between your thumb and index finger. The sticks should hover right above the snare and make a V shape with you in the middle.
Step2
Let your left stick drop and bounce freely.
Step3
Drop your right stick and let it bounce freely.
Step4
Alternate left and right faster and faster each time.
Step5
Practice and the sound will become uniform.

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grouch said

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on 1/4/2008 Playing the drums looks easy enought but it really does take practice. Thanks for the information.

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