How to Do a Drumroll

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Drum sticks
• Drum pad or snare drum

1. 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.

2. Let your left stick drop and bounce freely.

3. Drop your right stick and let it bounce freely.

4. Alternate left and right faster and faster each time.

5. Practice and the sound will become uniform.

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