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Dots Reader Expander
by Karl Price
Contents
2
Introduction
Musical Symbols Expander
4-9
Reader Expander 1-6 - Sixteenth Note Triplets
10-12
Reader Expander - Thirty-Second Notes
13
Reader Expander - 32nd and 64th Notes
14
Rudiments Expander 1 - Flams
15
Rudiments Expander 2 - Drags and Ruffs
16
Rudiments Expander 3 - Ratamacues
17
Rudiments Expander 4 - Rolls
18
Rudiments Expander 5 - Rudimental Combinations
19-29
Rhythm Expander - Sixteenth Note Triplets
30-31
Rhythm Expander - Triplet Beats and Fill-ins
32-37
Rhythm Expander - Thirty-second Notes
38-42
Rhythm Expander - FIVES
43-47
Rhythm Expander - SEVENS
48-50
Rhythm Expander - NINES
51-53
Rhythm Expander - TENS
54-56
Rhythm Expander - ELEVENS
57
Rhythm Expander - FIVES over 2, 3, and 4 Beats
58
Rhythm Expander - SEVENS over 2, 3, and 4 Beats
59
Rhythm Expander - NINES over 2, 3, and 4 Beats
60
Rhythm Expander - ELEVENS over 2, 3, and 4 Beats
61
Rhythm Expander - The Drum Chart
62
Closing Remarks
Drum Learn
Introduction
Welcome to the Dots Reader Expander!
In this third Drum eBook we will take an in-depth look at expanding our rhythmic
vocabulary. Thats one of the reasons I named this eBook, Dots Reader Expander.
We will start by looking at faster notation and rests using one and two bar exercises.
Then we will explore more rhythmic possibilities with rudiments. We will combine
notes we have looked at previously in the first and second eBook with some we havent
yet touched upon.
The Rhythm Expander section makes up the bulk of this eBook. It is an exploration of
many different tuplet note groupings.
The Reader Expander

Here we will explore sixteenth note triplets, thirty-second notes and odd note
tuplet groupings.
The Rudiments Expander
In the section we will explore many more Flam, Drag, Ruff, and Roll stickings. It is
essential for any drummer to have a good understanding of rudimental sticking patterns,
as these form the basis of improvisational technique. Spending time on developing
your hand technique will aid you in anything you attempt to play on the kit.
The Rhythm Expander
This section forms the body of the ebook. Some of these tuplet groupings are becoming
more and more common in diverse musical settings. This is one reason why you should
get to know these rhythms and feel confident that you can use them as and when your
musical ear indicates.
Drum Learn
Musical Symbols Expander

Sixteenth Note Triplets (Sextuplets)
Here we have 6 sixteenth notes to each
quarter note beat. They can be written
with or without a bracket depending on
the style of notation used.
Thirty-second Notes (Octuplets)

32nd notes are written with 3 beams.
The rest is written with an equivalent
3 dots. A single 32nd note is written
with 3 Flags.
Beamed Group
1 tata an tata
1 e an a
Septuplets (SEVENS)
This is an irregular subdivision
of 7 sixteenth notes played in
the time of 4 sixteenth notes.
an
a
Elevens
of 11 thirty-second notes played
in the time of 8 thirty-second
notes.
11
Simile Markings
This symbol can be used in a few ways.
The marks indicated to continue in a
similar manner. The can be used for
1 beat, 1 bar, or several bars. They are
often used for repeat bars and solos.
2.

4 x = Repeat 4 times 2 x = Repeat twice
Nonuplets (NINES)
This is an irrgular subdivision
of 9 thirty-second notes played
in the time of 8 thirty-second
notes.
9
1st and 2nd Endings

These are used for section endings and phrasing.
Repeat Signs
Below is a 1 bar repeat sign. A number
can be placed above the sign to indicate
how many bars are to be repeated. An 'x'
can also be used to indicate repeat bars.
Quintuplets (FIVES)
of 5 sixteenth notes played in
the time of 4 sixteenth notes.
1.
12
Stroke Rolls & Ruffs

Rolls are usually indicated
by placing short lines across
the stem of the note. A number
can also be placed above the
note to indicate how many
strokes are to be played.
Rest Note
Thirty-second Note Triplets

Here we have a group of 12 notes
played in the time of 1 quarter note
beat. There are three 32nd note triplets
to one sixteenth note.
Shorthand Repeat
"PLAY 5" indicates to play
5 bars of rhythm.
"PLAY 7" indicates to play
7 bars of rhythm.
PLAY 5 / PLAY 7
Note Repetition (Tremolo)

This is a shorthand way of writing note repetitions.
Written
Played
Written
Played
Written
Played

Drum Chart (Road Map) Symbols
D.C.
Da Capo - This indicates that you should return to the beginning

of the piece of music, or play from the beginning.
D.C. al Coda
- D.C. indicates to return to the beginning. "al Coda"

indicates that you should move to the Coda (end section)
upon reaching the "To Coda" or "Coda" sign.
D.C. al Fine
- D.C. indicates to return to the beginning; "al Fine"

indicates that you should stop or finish the piece
upon reaching the "Fine" sign.
D.S. Dal Segno
- This indicates that you should return to the "Sign."
D.S. al Coda
- D.S. indicates that you should return to or play from

the "Sign." The "al Coda" indicates that you should
then move to the Coda (end section) upon reaching the
"To Coda" or "Coda" sign.
D.S. al Fine
- D.S. indicates that you should return to or play from

the "Sign." The "al Fine" indicates that you should
stop or finish the piece upon reaching the "Fine" sign.
Segno
- This is the symbol for the "Sign."
To Coda
Coda
- This signifies the end section of the music.
Fine
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- "To Coda" is sometimes used to indicate that

you should jump or move to the Coda.
- This indicates the end of a piece of music.

It is pronouced "fee-ney!"
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 1
- Sixteenth Note Triplets
Ex 1 - There are six sixteenth note triplets to each quarter note beat.
Try accenting the first note of every six triplets.
1 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 2 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 3 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
Click Count
6
6
6
6
1
2
3
4
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 2 - Here we will will omit some notes by placing a couple of rests on beat 2 and the 'an' of beat 3.
We will play this exercise as single strokes, omitting a stroke on the rests.
1 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 2 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 3 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
Click Count
44

R L R L R L
L R L R L R L R
R L R L R L R L
Ex 3 - We can now try a two bar exericse using eighth notes and sixteenth triplets.
Click Count
an
2 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 3
an
4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 1Ta Ta an TaTa 2 T a Ta an Ta Ta 3
an
an
44
R
R L R L R L R
R L R L R L
R L R L R L R L R L R L R
Ex 4 - With this one we will add in some eighth note rests.
Click Count
an
2 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 3
an
an
1 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 2 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 3
an
4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
44
R
R L R L R L R
R L R L R L R L R L R L
R L R L R L
Ex 5 - Here we will add in some sixteenth note rests.
Click Count
1 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 2 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 3
6
an 4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
an 2
an
3 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 4Ta Ta anTa Ta
44
6
R L R L R L
L R
R L R
R L R L R L
L R
R L
L R L R L
Ex 6 - With this last exercise we will start with an eighth note rest.
Click Count
an
an
3 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
6
2 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 3
an
44

L
R L R L R L R L R
R L
L R L R L R
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 2
- Eighth & Sixteenth Note Triplets
Click Count
1
2
3
1 TaTa an
3
2 TaTa an
3
3 TaTa an
3
1 an TaTa 2
4 TaTa an
3
anTaTa 3 anTaTa 4 anTaTa

3
44 44
R L R L
R L RL
R L RL
R L RL
Ex 1 - Here we have a four stroke ruff (group of four single strokes). We play
the first four sixteenth note triplets and leave out the 5th and 6th note.
L RLR
L RLR
L RLR
LR L
Ex 2 - In this second exercise we will start with an eighth

note and then play three triplet notes starting on the
'an' of each quarter beat. This is the opposite way
round to the first exercise.
Ex 3 - Now we can put them together in a two bar exercise.
Click Count
3
44
R L R L
R L R L
R L R L
R L R L
Ex 4 - Here we have a short 1 bar exericise with sixteenth notes.
Click Count
1 e an a 2 TaTaan
3
L R L R
L R L R
L R L R
L R L
Ex 5 - This is the second triplet variation

played with sixteenth notes.
3 e an a 4 TaTaan
3
1 anTaTa 2
3
anTaTa 3 e an a 4 e an a
3
44 44
R L R L R LRL
R L R L R LRL
LRL R
LRL R L R L R L R L
With the next three exericse we can mix together some sixteenth note triplet rhythms.
Ex 6
Click Count
1 e an a 2 TaTaanTaTa 3
an
4 TaTaan
3
R L R L
anTaTa 2 TaTa an TaTa 3

3
an TaTa 4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
44
R L R L R L R L R L
L R L R L R L R L R
L R L R L R L R L
Ex 7
Click Count
1Ta Ta an Ta Ta 2 Ta Ta an
6
3
3 e an a 4Ta TaanTa Ta 1
R L R LR L RL R L
R L R L R L R L R L
an
2 TaTaan
3
R L R L
anTaTa 4Ta TaanTa Ta

3
44
L
L R L R L R LR L
Ex 8
Click Count
1 e an a 2
an
3 e an a 4 TaTaan
3
R L R L R L RL
an TaTa 2 Ta TaanTa Ta 3 e an a 4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
3
44

R L R L
L R L
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 3
Click Count
1
2
1 a an
3
2 a an
3
a an
a an
an a 2 an a 3
3
an a 4
an a
44 44
R L R
R L R
R L R
R L R
Ex 1 - This is a variation on the Jazz Shuffle Rhythm.Here we play the 1st and 3rd triplet
note, then the 'an' of each quarter note beat. This rhythm is played often as a hi-hat
or cymbal pattern in R&B or Hip-Hop style rhythms.
L R L
R LR
L R L
R L
Ex 2 - Here is the Jazz Shuffle rhythm. We start with

an eighth note followed by the 4th and 6th triplet of
each quarter beat. This pattern is the Jazz ride beat
played with different notation.
Ex 3 - Now we can put both rhythms together in a 2 bar exercise.
Click Count
3
44
R
L R
R L
R L R
L R L
Ex 4 - A short exercise with sixteenth notes.
Click Count
L R L
L R
R L
R L
Ex 5 - A short exercise using the Jazz Shuffle rhythm.
1 e an a 2
a an
3
3 e an a 4 a an
3
an a 2
3
an a 3 e an a 4 e an a
3
44 44
R L R L R L R
L R L R L R L
L RL
R LR L R L R L R L
The next three exercises use sixteenth note triplet variations together with rests.
Ex 6
Click Count
1 e an a 2 TaTaanTaTa 3
an
a an
3
L R
an a 2 TaTa an TaTa 3
3
an a 4 Ta Taan TaTa
44
R L R L R L R L R L
L R L R L R L R L
LR L R L R L
Ex 7
Click Count
1Ta Ta an Ta Ta 2
a an
3
3 e an a 4Ta TaanTa Ta
R L R LR L R L R
L R L R L R L R L R
an
aan
3
L R L
an a 4Ta TaanTa Ta
3
44
R
L R LR L R L R
Ex 8
Click Count
1 e an a 2
an
3 e an a 4
a an
3
an a 2 TaTa anTa Ta 3 e an a 4 Ta Ta an Ta Ta
3
44

R L R L
R L R L R LR
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 4
Click Count
1
2
3
1
4
a an a 2 a an a 3 a an a 4 a an a
6
1TaTa an a 2 TaTa an a 3 TaTa an a 4 TaTa an a
44 44
RL RL
R LR LR L R L R LR LR LR L
Ex 1 - This is a sixteenth note shuffle rhythm. It sounds the same as a shuffle played
as eighth note triplets. Here we play the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 6th note of the six
sixteenth note triplets.
R LR LR LR LR L RLR L R L
Ex 2 - With this pattern we leave out the fifth sixteenth note

triplet on each quarter note beat.
Ex 3 - Now we can put both rhythms together in a 2 bar exercise.
Click Count
6
44
R
L R LR L R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 4 - A short exercise using sixteenth notes and the shuffle rhythm.
Click Count
R L RL
R L RL R L R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 5 - A short exercise using the second triplet variation

with sixteenth notes.
1 TaTa an a 2 TaTa an a 3 e an a 4 e an a
1 e an a 2 a an a 3 e an a 4 a an a
6
44 44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
RLR L RL RL R LR L R L R L R L
The next three exericses use sixteenth note triplet variations together with rests.
Ex 6
Click Count
1 e an a 2 TaTa an TaTa 3
an
4 a an a
anTaTa 2
a an a 3
an a 4 TaTaan TaTa
44
R L R L R L R L R L
L R
LR L R L R L R
L R LR L R L
Ex 7
Click Count
a an
a 2 TaTa an
3
LR
L R L R L
an
anTaTa
an
a an a 3
anTaTa 4 TaTa an
3
44
R
L RL
L R L R
L R L R LR L
Ex 8
Click Count
an 2
an
an
4 a an
an TaTa 2 TaTa anTa Ta 3 e an a

3
4 Ta Ta anTaTa
6
44

R
L R L
L R L
L R LR L R L R L R L R L
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 5
Click Count
1
2
3
1
4
an a 2
an a 3
an a
4 an a
1 an a
2 an
a 3 an
a 4 an a
3
44 44
R LR L R LR L R
R LL R L RR L R
RL R L R LR L R LR L R LR L
RR L R L L R L R RL R LL R L
Ex 1 - Here we have two sixteenth note triplets followed by 2 eighth note triplets.
We can use an eighth note triplet count to help us play this rhythm.
Ex 2 - With this one we are moving the two sixteenth

triplet notes to the second eighth note triplet.
Ex 3 - We now place the sixteenth note triplets on the third eighth note triplet.
Click Count
1 an a
2 an a
3 an a
Ex 4 - Here we have 4 sixteenth note triplets

followed by an eighth note triplet.
1 an a 2 an a 3 an a
3
3
3
4 an a
LR L R L RL
LL R L RR L
an
44 44
R L RL R L R LR L RL R L RL
R L RR L R L LR L RRL R LL
RL RLR
RR LLR
Ex 5 - This time we are starting with an eighth note

triplet followed by sixteenth note triplets.
Click Count
1 an
Ex 6 - With this one we have two sixteenth note triplets,

then an eighth note triplet, then two more sixteenth
note triplets.
2 an
LR LR L R L R LR LR L RL
LL RR L RR L LR LL RR L
3 an a
4 an
1 an a
an a
3 an a
an a
44 44
RLR LR LRL RL RLR LR LRL RL
RRL RR LLR LL RRL RR LLR LL
R LRLR L R LRLR LRLR L RLRL

R LLRR L RRLL R LLRR L RRLL
The next three exercises are variations on all the triplet rhythms we have looked at thus far.
Ex 7
Click Count
an
an
3 an
an
1 an a
2 an a
3 an
an
44
R L R LR R L R L R LR
LR L
R LR L
L R LR
LR LR
L R L R LR LR
Ex 8
Click Count
1 an
an
an a
4 an a
1 an
2 an a
an
an
44
R LR LR L R L R L R LR L R L
R LR
L R L RL R L R L R L R L RL R L
R L
Ex 9
Click Count
an
3
an
a 3 an
4 an a
6
an a
6
an
an
3
an
a
6
44
R L R R L R L R LR L
RL R R L R L
R L R L L
L R L R L
R L R RL R L R L
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 6
- Eighth & Sixteenth Triplets
Click Count
1
2
3
an a
2 an a
3 an a
4 an a
1 an a 2 an a
3 an
a 4
an a
44 44
RLR RLR
RRL RRL
RLR RLR
RRL RRL
RLR RLR
RRL RRL
R RLR RLR RLR RL R RL R RL

R LL R LLR LLR LL R LL R LL
Ex 1 - This is a two sixteenth and one eighth note triplet pattern. It produces
a 3 against 2 polyrhythm. The hands play a quarter note triplet feel.
Ex 2 - This is the same three note pattern

starting with the eighth note triplet.
Ex 3 - A one bar exercise using the rhythm from exercise 1.

The second sticking pattern is a 10 Stroke Roll.
Click Count
1 an
Ex 4 - A one bar exercise using the rhythm from exercise 2.

The second sticking pattern is a 7 Stroke Roll.
2 an a 3
an
an a
an
2 an a 3
an
4 an a
44 44
R LR LRL RLR L RLR L R LRL R L
RRL LRR L LR L RRL L RR LL R L
RLR LR LR LRL R LR LR LR LRL

RRL LRRL RRL RR L LRRL RRL
Ex 5 - A rhythmic variation using triplet exercise 3. The

second sticking pattern contains a 7 and 9 Stroke Roll.
Click Count
1 an
2 an a
Ex 6 - Two variations back-to-back, here. The second

sticking pattern is made up of two 10 Stroke Rolls.
3 an
4 an a
1 an
an a 3 an
an
44 44
R LRLRLR L R L RLRLR LR L RL
RRL LRRL R L L RRLLRR L R LL
R LR LR LR LRL R LR LRLR LRL

R LL RR LL RRL R LL RR LLRRL
The next three exercises contain different variations of the rhythms used thus far.
Ex 7
Click Count
1 an
an
3 an
4 an
1 an a
2 an a
an
an
44
R LR L R LR LR L R L R L R L R L
L R L R L R L RL R L R L R LR L
Ex 8
Click Count
1 an a
2 an a
an
a 4 an a
1 an
2 an a
an
an
a
6
44
R LR L R
L R L RLR
L R
L R L
L R LR L
R L R L R L R L R L RL R L
Ex 9
Click Count
an a
3
2 an
a 3 an
4 an a
6
an
an
6
3 an a
3
an
44
RLR
LR L RL R L
RLR L
RL R
L R L R L
RL R L R L R
L R L R L R L
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 7
- Thirty-Second Notes
Click Count
1
2
an
an
an
an
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L
Ex 1 - Here we have eight thirty-second notes to each quarter note beat. We can use a sixteenth note count when playing through them.
We have two thirty-second notes to each sixteenth note. As indicated, try playing both single and double strokes.
Ex 2
Click Count
an
an
an
an
44
R L R L R L R L
L R L
L R L R L R L R L R L
L R L R L R L
Ex 3
Click Count
an
e an
an
an
an
an
an
an
44
R
R LRLRLRLR
RL RLRLRL
RLR LRLR L RLRLR LRL R
Ex 4
Click Count
1 e an a
an
3 e an a 4
an
an
R L RL R L R L R
an
44
R L R L RL RLR LR LR L
R L
Ex 5
Click Count
an a
2 e an a
an
an
R LRLRLR LR L R L R
RLR LRLR L
1 e an a 2
an
e an
R L R L
RLRLRL RL
44
Ex 6
Click Count
an
an
an
e an a
R LRL R LR L R L R L
an
2 e an a 3
an
44

L
R LR LR LR LR L R L R
10
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 8
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
an
an
an
an
44
R L R L R L R
R R L L R R L
R L R L R L R
R R L L R R L
R L R L R L R
R R L L R R L
R L R L R L R
R R L L R R L
Ex 2
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R L R L R
R R L L R
L
L
R L R L R
R R L L R
L
L
R L R L R
R R L L R
L
L
R L R L R
R R L L R
L
L
Ex 3
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R L R L R
R R L L R
L R L R L
L L R R L
R L R L
R R L L
R
R
L R L R L
L L R R L
Ex 4
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R L R
R R L
R L R
R R L
an
R L R
R R L
R L R
R R L
R L R
R R L
R L R
R R L
R L R
R R L
R L R
R R L
an
an
an
Ex 5
Click Count
44

R
R
L R L
L L R
R L R
L L R
L R L
L L R
R L R
L L R
L R L
L L R
R L R
L L R
L R L
L L R
R L
L L
Ex 6
Click Count
44
an
an
an a 4
an

R L R L R L R
R R L L R R L
L R L R L
R R L L R
R
L
L R L R L
R R L L R
R L R
R R L
L R L
R R L
11
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 9
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
an
an
an
an
44
R
R
L R L R L R L
L L R R L L R
R L R L R L R
L L R R L L R
L R L R L R L
L L R R L L R
R L R L R L
L L R R L L
Ex 2
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R
R
L R L R L
L L R R L
R
R
L R L R L
L L R R L
R
R
L R L R L R
L L R R L R
L R L R L
L L R R L
Ex 3
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R
R
L R L R L
L L R R L
R L R L R
R R L L R
L R L R L
L L R R L
R L R L
R R L L
Ex 4
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R L R
R R L
L R L R L R L
R R L L R R L
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
R R L L R R L R R L L R R L R R L L
Ex 5
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R
R
L R L R L
L L R R L
R L R L R
R R L L R
L
L
R
R
L R L R L R L R L R
L L R R L R R L L R
L
L
Ex 6
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an

R
R
L R L
L L R
R L R L R
L L R R L
L R L
R R L
R
R
L R L
L L R
R L R L R L R L
L L R R L R R L
12
Drum Learn
Reader Expander 10
Click Count
1
2
3
an
12
an
12
- 32nd Note Triplets

& 64th Notes
an
12
an
12
44
Single Strokes
Double Strokes
RLR LR LRL R LRL RLR LR LR LR LRL

RRL LR RLL R RLL RRL LR RL LR RLL
Ex 1 - There are twelve thirty-second note triplets to every quarter note beat. We can use the sixteenth
note count to help play them. There are three thirty-second note triplets to every sixteenth note.
Try playing these notes with single strokes and double strokes.
Click Count
an
12
an
12
an
an
44
RLRLR L RL RLR L RLR LR LRLR LRLR L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
RRL LRRLL RRL L RRLL RR LL RRLL R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L
Single Strokes
Double Strokes
Ex 2 - Here we have a variation starting with two quarter beats of thrity-second notes.
Click Count
an
an
an
an
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R LR L
R RL L
Single Strokes
Single &Double Strokes
LRL R
RRL L
RLR L
RRL L
LRL R
RRL L
R
R
LRL R
L LR R
LRL R
LLR R
LRLR
LLRR
LR L
LL R
Ex 3 - With this exercises we have a short series of stroke ruffs and rolls.
Click Count
an
an
an
an
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Single Strokes
Double Strokes
R L R L R L R L R LR L R L R L R L R LR L R L R L R L R L R LR LR L R L RL R L
R R L L R R L R R L L RR L R R L L RR L R R L L R R L RR L L RR L R R L L R R L
Ex 4 - This is a sixty-fourth note variation played together with a seven stroke ruff or roll.
1 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 2
Click Count
an
3 Ta Ta an Ta Ta 4
an
a
6
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Single Strokes
Double Strokes
R L R L R L R L R L RL RLRL R L R L R L R L R L RLR LR L
R R L L R R L L R R LLRRLL R R L L R R L L R R LLR RL L
Ex 5 - Here we are mixing sixteenth note triplets with thirty-second notes and thirty-second note triplets.
Click Count
an
12
an
12
an
12
an
12
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Single Strokes
Double Strokes
RLR LRL R L RL RLR LR L RL RLRL R L R LR LRLR L R LRL R L

RRL LRR L R LL RR LLR L RR LL RRL R LLR R LLR L R RLL R L
Ex 6 - This last one contains some thirty-second note variations using ruff and roll strokes.
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Rudiments Expander 1
- Flams
Ex 1 - Tap Flam
The Tap Flam is the reverse of the Flam Tap.
The tap is played first, while the flam is played second.
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Ex 2 - Pata-Fla-Fla
This is a great rudiment for moving around the kit.
It sounds good when used in a samba.
4
R
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Ex 5 - Triple Flam Paradiddle (Flama-Flama-Flamadiddle)

The Triple Flam Paradiddle is another great techique builder.
Ex 6 - The Flamacue
The Flamacue can be played by accenting the Flam
strokes along with the second tap, or by emphasizing
the second tap only.
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R L
R L
R L R R
L R
Ex 4 - Double Flam Paradiddle (Flama-Flamadiddle)

This stroke, along with the Triple Flam Paradiddle are great
technique builders, as each hand plays several single strokes.
Ex 3 - Flam Accent
This rudiment consists of a Flam followed by two taps.
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L R
L R L L
Ex 7 - Flam Accent Variation

Here we have two Flam Accents followed by a Flam Tap.
R L R L
L R L R
Ex 8 - Pata-Fla-Fla & Triple Paradiddle

This one is two Pata-fla-fla rudiments
and followed by a Triple Paradiddle.
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R L R
L R L
R L
R L R
L R L
R L R
L R L
R L
Ex 8 - The Flamadiddle-diddle
Another stroke for technique building. With this one
you play four strokes with one hand at the change over
for each Flamadiddle-diddle.
R L R
L R L
L
R
R L
L R
R L
L R
R L R R
L R L L
Ex 9 - Flamadiddle-diddle 2
Here we add another flam stroke on the
third stroke of each Flamadiddle-diddle.
3
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4
R
L
R
Ex 10 - Flam Accent & Flam Tap Variation

To finish this exploration of Flam Strokes, we can try out
a two bar pattern using the Flam Accent and Flam Tap.
4
R
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- Drags & Ruffs
Ex 1 - The Double Drag Stroke

The Double Drag Stroke is played
as two grace notes followed by a tap.
3
3
Ex 2 - The Double Drag Paradiddle

This is played with one drag stroke on
the first note of each double paradiddle.
3
3
3
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R
L R
L R
R L
R L
R R
R L
L L
Ex 4 - Triple Drag Paradiddle

This stroke consists of two drag
taps followed by a drag paradiddle.
Ex 3 - Double Drag Paradiddle Variation

Here we can add in another drag
stroke on the second right hand tap.
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3
R L
R L R R
L R
L R L L
R L
Ex 5 - Three-Stroke Ruff Single Paradiddle

In the Ruff Stroke, the grace notes
are played as single strokes.
R L
R L R R
L R
L R
L R L L
Ex 6 - Three-Stroke Ruff Double Paradiddle

The Double Paradiddle Ruff Stroke played as triplets.

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44
3
RLR L R R LRL R
L L RLR L R R LRL R L L
RL R L R
Ex 7 - Three-Stroke Ruff Triple Paradiddle

Here we play the Three-Stroke Ruff on the 1st,
3rd and 5th note of each triple paradiddle.
R LRL
R L
Ex 8 - Four-Stoke Ruff Single Paradiddle

A Four-Stroke Ruff is played on the
1st note of each single paradidde.

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LRR L LRR L LRR L R R LRL R LRL R LRL R L L
LRLR
RLRL
Ex 9 - Four-Stroke Ruff Double Paradiddle Variation

With this one we add in another Four-Stroke Ruff
on the third triplet of beats 1 and 3.
Ex 8 - Four-Stroke Ruff Double Paradiddle

This one is written in eighth note triplets.
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3
LRLR L
L R R
RLRL
L R
LRLR L LRLR
R R
RLRL R
RLRL R
Ex 10 - Four-Stroke Ruff Triple Paradiddle

To finish this exploration of flam strokes, we will try out
a 2 bar pattern using the Flam Accent and the Flam Tap.
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LRLR
LRLR
LRLR
RLRL
RLRL
RLRL
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- Ratamacues
Ex 1 - The Single Ratamacue
This is a Four-Stroke Ruff with
a Drag played on the first stroke.
3
Ex 2 - Single Ratamacue around the kit

Here are two examples of kit applications.
LLR
4
4
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RRL
LLR
Ex 3 - Single Ratamacue Sticking

Here we have the Ratamacue played as eighth note triplets.
RRL
Ex 4 - Single Ratamacue Tom Variation
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3
4
4
3
LLR
RRL
LLR
RRL
L
R
Ex 6 - The Triple Ratamacue

The triple ratamacue consists of two Drag
Strokes played before the Single Ratamacue.
Ex 5 - The Double Ratamacue

To make up the Double Ratamacue
we begin with a single Drag Stroke.
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R
L
L
R
LLR
RRL
LL R
RR L
LLR
RRL
L
R
R
L
L
R
Ex 7 - Triple Ratamacue Sticking

Here we can play the Triple Ratamacue Sticking as triplets over 2 bars.
44
3
Ex 8 - Triple Ratamacue around the kit

Here we will play the accented notes on toms. In the
second bar you will cross the left hand over the right.

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3
Ex 9 - To finish this exploration of the Ratamacue, here is a 2 bar exercise written in sixteenth note triplets.

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3
LLR L R L
RR L R L R
LLR L R L R L R
LLR
RRL
LLR L R L
RRL R L R L R L
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- Roll Notation
Ex 1 - We will start with the Quarter Note roll. Rolls can be played with open or closed sticking, depending on the type of music being played.
Play the rolls both as an open double stroke and as a closed buzz roll. You will count one sixteenth note for each double stroke.
Alternative notation
Quarter Note Rolls (9 or 13 Stroke)
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R L R L R
1 e an a 2
L R
L R
R R L L R R L L R
1
e
an
a
2
L L R R L L R R L
Ex 2 - Here we have some eighth note roll examples. These rolls would generally be played as either
a 5 or 7 stroke roll. It largely depends on the tempo of the piece and what musical direction is given.
Eighth Note Rolls (5 or 7 stroke)
Alternative notation
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R L
L R
R L
R R L LR
R L
L L R R L
R R L LR
L L R R L
Ex 3 - The general rule when playing rolls that are not tied over to the next note, is that you stop the roll short of the next note. This is not a
commandment, though. It largely depends on the musical situation and what kind kind of piece you are playing. The rolls below can
also take on the meaning of simple note repititions. In which case, you would play the roll through to the next note.
Eighth Note Rolls without Ties (3 stroke or Buzz)
Quarter Note Rolls without Ties (5 or 7 stroke)
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R R L L R L
R RLLRR L R
R R L L R L
L LR RL LR L
rrrr
RRL
L
R
llll
LLR
R
L
rrrr
RRL
L
R
llll
LLR
R
L
Ex 4 - Next we have some rolls of longer duration: the 2 beat (minim) roll and a dotted minim roll.
17 Stroke Roll (2 Beat Roll)
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R L R L R
25 Stroke Roll (3 Beat Roll)
R L R
R L R L R L R
L R L R L R
Ex 5 - Here we have some medium length rolls.
10 Stroke Roll
11 Stroke Roll
13 Stroke Roll
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R L R L R
R L R L R
R L R L R
15 Stroke Roll
R L R L R
L R L
Ex 6 - To finish this exploration of roll formats we will look at the long roll. This roll can be played over multiple bars.
Sometimes long rolls are written with rolls of differing lengths to accentuate certain points in the music. Play this
example as a closed buzz roll. Here we roll for three bars and then stop on the first note of the fourth bar.
Long Roll
Click Count
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RLRLRLRLRLRLRLRL
RLRLRLRLRLRLRLRL
RLRLRLRLRLRLRLRL
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- Rudimental Combinations
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
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R L R
R L RL R R
LLRRL R L L R L R L
Ex 2
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Click Count
RLRLRLRLR
LLR
L R L L
R L R
L R L
R L R L R
L R L
Ex 3
44
Click Count
R L R LR L R L R L R L
R L R L
R R
L L R
L L
R R L
Ex 4
44
Click Count
R L R R L R L R L L R L R L R R
L R L R L L R L R L R R L R L L
Ex 5
44
Click Count
R LRL
LR LR L R
R L R L
R R
L L
Ex 6
44
Click Count
R L R R L
p
L R L L R
R L R R
mf
L R L R L R L L R L R LR L R LR L
f
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Rhythm Expander 1
- Triplet Variations on the hi-hat
Ex 1 - We will start with sixteenth note triplets on the hi-hat, played as single strokes.
Click Count
1 2 3 4
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RL R LRL RLRLR L
1TaTa an TaTa
6
RLRL
1TaTa an
3
RLRL
3
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Ex 3 - Here we have an eighth note followed by three

triplets. The snare is played by the right hand.
Click Count
Ex 2 - Next we have three sixteenth note triplets followed

by an eighth note. The snare is played by the right
hand.
Ex 4 - A sixteenth note triplet shuffle pattern.

The snare drum is played by the left hand.
R LRL R
1 anTaTa
LRL
R R R R R RR R
1 a an a
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L
Ex 5 - With this one we are playing the 2nd, 4th, and 6th triplet note on each quarter beat.
R R R R R R
1
an
2
an
6
6
Click Count
6
6
Ex 6 - This is the Jazz shuffle rhythm played on the hi-hat.
R R RR R R
1 an a 2 an a
3
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L
Ex 7 - R&B or Hip-Hop style hi-hat pattern. Left hand plays the snare.
Click Count
R R R
1TaTaan
3
Ex 8 - Here we are playing the 'an' and the last

sixteenth note triplet of each quarter beat.
R R
an a
1
3
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L
Ex 10 - We can use an eighth note triplet count with this one.

R RL LRL R LLR
1 an a
3
3
3
3
Ex 9 - This is a shuffle rhythm with all the downbeat notes omitted on the hi-hat.
RR R
1TaTa anTaTa
Click Count
44 44
L
Ex 11 - Here we omit the fifth triplet note on each beat. Try playing the
sticking pattern on the snare drum a few times to get a feel for it.
RL L R LRL LR
1 TaTa anTaTa
Click Count
Ex 12 - This is an Afro-Cuban 6/8 feel played as eighth and

sixteenth note triplets. Left hand plays the snare.
R R RR
1 an a
6
R R R
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L
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Rhythm Expander 2
- Kick Variation 1
In this second set of exercises, we can play through all the hi-hat rhythms of the previous page, with a kick drum variation.
Play through each exercise many times to generate a good confident feel. Then try playing through all the exercises one by
one without stopping. You could play each rhythm for four bars before moving on to the next one.
Ex 1
Click Count
1 2 3 4
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Ex 2
RLR LRL R LRLR L

1TaTa anTaTa
6
RLRL
1TaTa an
3
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Ex 3
RLR L
3
Ex 4
R LRL R
1 an TaTa
L RL
Click Count
R RR RR RR R
1 a an a
3
44 44
L
Ex 5
Ex 6
Click Count
R
1
R R R R R R
an a 2 an a
6
R R R R R
an a 2 an a
3
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L
Ex 7
Ex 8
R R R
1TaTaan
3
Click Count
R R
an a
1
3
44 44
L
Ex 9
Ex 10
Click Count
R RL LR L RL L R
1 an a
RR R
a an a
6
44 44
L
Ex 11
Ex 12
Click Count
R LL R LRL LR L
1TaTa anTaTa
6
R R RR R R R
1 an a
6
44 44
L
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Rhythm Expander 3
- Kick Variation 2
Here is Kick Variation 2 played together with all the hi-hat variations.
Ex 1
Click Count
1 2 3 4
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Ex 2
RL RLR LRL R LR L
1TaTaan TaTa
6
RLRL
1TaTa an
3
RLRL
3
44
3
Ex 4
Ex 3
R
1
LRL R
anTaTa
LR L
Click Count
R RR R R RR R
1 a an a
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L
Ex 6
Ex 5
R R R R R R
an a 2 an a
1
Click Count
R R R R R R
1 an a 2 an a
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L
Ex 7
Ex 8
R R R
1TaTaan
3
Click Count
R R
an a
1
3
44
44
L
Ex 9
Ex 10
1
Click Count
R RL L R L R L LR
1 an a
RR R
a an a
6
44 44
L
Ex 11
Ex 12
RLL R L RL LR L
1TaTaanTaTa
Click Count
R R
1 an
RR
a
R R R
3
44 44
L
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Rhythm Expander 4
- Snare Variation 1
Here we have Snare Variation 1 played together with Kick Variation 2.
Ex 1
Click Count
1 2 3 4
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Ex 2
RL R LRL RLRLR L
1TaTa an TaTa
6
RLRL
1TaTa an
3
RLRL L
6
44
3
Ex 4
Ex 3
R LRL R
1 anTaTa
L R L
Click Count
R R R R R RR R
1 a an a
44 44
L
Ex 6
Ex 5
R R R R R R
1 an a
2 an a
Click Count
R R R R R R
1 an a 2 an a
44 44
L
Ex 7
Ex 8
R RR
1Ta Taan
3
Click Count
Ex 10
RR R
a an a
6
Ex 9
44

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Click Count
R R
an a
R R L RL R R LRL
R R L LR L R LLR
1 an a
3
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L
Ex 11
Ex 12
RL L R LR LLR L
1 TaTa anTaTa
Click Count
R R RR
1 an a
R R R
44 44
L
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Rhythm Expander 5
- Snare Variation 2
Here is snare variation 2 played with a slight variation on kick pattern 1. Once you feel comfortable playing all the
exercises, try developing some dynamic contrast between the snare notes using both ghost strokes and accented notes.
Ex 1
Click Count
1 2 3 4
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Ex 2
RL R LRLR LRLR L
1TaTa an TaTa
6
RLRL
1TaTa an
3
R LR L L
6
44
3
Ex 3
Ex 4
R LRL R
1 anTaTa
3
Click Count
R R R RR RR R
1 a an a
LRL
3
44 44
L
Ex 5
Ex 6
R R R R R R
1 an a 2 an a
Click Count
R R R R R R
an a 2 an a
44 44
L
3 6
Ex 8
Ex 7
R RR
1TaTaan
3
Click Count
R R
an a
1
3
44

44
3
3 6
Ex 9
Ex 10
1
Click Count
R RLR L R R L RLR LR L RL R L RL
1 an a
RR R
a an a
6
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L
3 6
Ex 11
Ex 12
Click Count
RL RL L RLR L L RRLR L RLLR L

1TaTaanTaTa
6
R R RR R R R
1 an a 2 an a
3
44 44
L
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Rhythm Expander 6
- Snare Variation 3
Here we have snare variation 3 played together with kick variation 1.
Ex 1
Click Count
1 2 3 4
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Ex 2
R LR LRL RL RLR L
1TaTa an TaTa
6
RRLR
1TaTa an
3
LRLR
L RR L R
LRLR L
44
3
Ex 4
Ex 3
R LRL R LR LR L R LR LR L R LR RL
1 anTaTa
3
Click Count
R RR RR RR R
1 a an a
44 44
L
Ex 5
Ex 6
Click Count
R
1
R R R R R R
an a
2 an a
R R R
an a 2
R R
an a
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L
3 3
Ex 8
Ex 7
Click Count
R R R
1TaTaan
3
R R
an a
1
3
44 44
L
Ex 9
3 3
Ex 10
R R LLR L LRR L R LRR L R RLR L

1TaTa anTaTa
RR R
1TaTaanTaTa
Click Count
44 44
L
Ex 11
Ex 12
RL LR R LRLR
1TaTaanTaTa
Click Count
LRRLR R LRLR L
6
R R RR R R R
1 an a
3
44 44
L
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Rhythm Expander 7
- Triplet Swing Beats
Here we have several beat variations with sixteenth note triplets. The following are examples of Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop and Swing style beats.
Ex 1
Ex 2
RL L RL L R LL R LL
1TaTa an TaTa
R LLR
1TaTa an
3
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Click Count
1
2
3
Ex 3
Ex 4
R R
1 an
R
2
R
1
R
anTaTa
R
an
R
2
R L L RLL R
anTaTa 3 TaTa an
3
3
R
2
44 44
Click Count
L L
Ex 5
R
an
Ex 6
1
x
an
anTaTa 3
a an
an
o
an
an a 3
a an

44
44
Click Count
Ex 7
an TaTa
Ex 8
an
2 anTaTa 3
a an
o
4
x
anTaTa
an
2 a an a 3 an a
6
3
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3
Click Count
Ex 9
a an a
Ex 10
1
x
an a 2 a an a 3
an a 4 a an
3
3 o
1TaTa an a 2 a an a 3 TaTa an a 4 a an
3 o
6
6
6
x
44 44
Click Count
Ex 11
Ex 12
1 an a 2 a an
3
3
44
Click Count
44

3 a an a 4 a an a
6
1Ta Ta anTaTa 2 a an a 2 TaTa anTaTa 4 a an a

6
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 8
- Triplet Swing Kick Beats
The following exercises concentrate on developing triplet kick figures. Remember to focus on
the swing sound of the kick beats. Play through each one slowly with many repetitions. When
you get comfortable with each exercise, gradually increase the tempo, keeping the swing feel solid.
Ex 1
Ex 2
Click Count
1 2 3
44
44
6
1TaTaan a 2 an
1 TaTaan a 2 TaTa an a
Ex 4
Ex 3
Click Count
44 44
6
1 an
2 an
Ex 5
an 2 an
3TaTa anTaTa4
Ex 6
Click Count
44 44
6
1 an
an a 3
an
a 4 a an
an
2 a an a 3
a an 4
an a
Ex 8
Ex 7
Click Count
44 44
1
an 2
an
a 3 Ta an
4 a an
an 2 a an a 3 a an 4
a an a
Ex 10
Ex 9
Click Count
44 44
3
an a 2 a an a 3 an a 4
Ex 11
a an
1TaTa an a 2
a an a 3 TaTa an a 4
Ex 12
Click Count
44 44
3
3
1 an a 2 a an
3 a an a 4 a an
1TaTa anTaTa 2
a an a 3 TaTa anTaTa 4 a an a
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 9

kick & snare mix
With this section we will mix together various combinations of kick and snare rhythms.
We will play a constant subdivision of eighth notes on the hi-hat, throughout. Try out
various accent patterns with the snare rhythms.
Ex 1
Ex 2
Click Count
1 2 3 4
44
44
6
1TaTa an a 2TaTa an a 3TaTa an a 4TaTa an
1TaTaan a 2 an a
Ex 3
Ex 4
Click Count
44 44
6
1 an
TaTa 2 an TaTa
an
2 an TaTa 3 TaTaanTaTa4
Ex 6
Ex 5
Click Count
44 44
6
1 a an TaTa 2
anTaTa 3 a an TaTa 4 a an
Ex 7
an 2 a an a 3 a an 4
an TaTa
Ex 8
Click Count
44 44
6
an
anTa 3 Ta an
4 a an
Ex 9
an
2 a an a 3 a an 4
a an a
Ex 10
Click Count
44 44
3
an a 2 a an a 3
an a 4
Ex 11
a an
1TaTa an
a 2
a an a 3 Ta Ta an a 4
Ex 12
Click Count
44
1
3 6
3
an a 2 a an
44
3 a an a 4 a an
1TaTa an TaTa 2 a an a 3TaTa anTa Ta4
a an a
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Rhythm Expander 10

hi-hat & snare mix
With the following rhythms we will maintain a constant flow of sixteenth note triplets between the hi-hat and snare.
The stickings are made up of paradiddle figures and three note groupings. With the kick drum we will play "Four-on-the-Floor!"
Ex 1
Ex 2
RRL RRL RRLRRL
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Click Count
1 2 3 4
RLL RLL RLL RLL

6
Ex 3
Ex 4
RLLRLR RLLRLR
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RLR RLR LLRRLR
Click Count
Ex 6
Ex 5
44 44
Click Count
RLRRL LRLRRLL
6
RRL R LLRRLR LL
Ex 7
Ex 8
RLR LRRLRLRL L
RLR LRR LRLRRL
44 44
Click Count
Ex 10
Ex 9
RR LLRR LRLRLL
RLL RLRLRRLRL
44 44
Click Count
Ex 11
Ex 12
44 44
Click Count
R LLRRL LRR LLR

6
RRL LRR LLRRLL

6
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Rhythm Expander 11
- Triplet Roll/Fill-ins Beats

hi-hat & snare mix
These rhythms can be used as backbeat rhythms or as fill-ins. They are a series of stroke rolls played in triplet format. All the snare drum notes that are not
accented are to be played as ghost strokes. Of course, you can experiment as desired, but it would be good to start off playing unaccented notes as ghost
strokes. In order to concentrate on the hand patterns, we can play a simple quarter note rhythm on the kick drum throughout each exercise.
Ex 1 - 5 Stroke
Ex 2 - 6 Stroke
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Click Count
1
2
3
RR LLR L R L
6
RR LLR L R L
Ex 3 - 7 Stroke
Ex 4 - 8 Stroke
RR LLRR L R L
RRL L RR L L R
44 44
6
Click Count
Ex 6 - 10 Stroke
Ex 5 - 9 Stroke
RRLLRR L LR L
RR LL RRL LR L
44 44
6
Click Count
Ex 8 - 13 Stroke
Ex 7 - 11 Stroke
R R L L R R L LR R L L R L R L R L
RR L L RRLL RRL
44 44
6
Click Count
Ex 9 - 8 Stroke Roll Variation
Ex 10 - 10 Stroke Roll Variation
RR LLRR L R LL RR LLR L R L
44 44
6
Click Count
R L LRR LLRR L
3
Ex 11 - 7 Stroke / 5 Stroke / 5 Stroke
R LL RR LL RR L
3
Ex 12 - 10 Stroke & 5 Stroke
R R LLRR L RR LL R LL RR L R L
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Click Count
RR LLR L RRLL R L R L RR LL
3
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Rhythm Expander 12
- Triplet Beats & Fill-ins Mix
In this section we will use some of the triplet swing beats from the previous pages in a 4 bar sequence incorporating fill-ins.
The crash cymbal played on the first beat of the first bar of the sequence is not to be repeated on the second bar; play this note
on the hi-hat. First of all, I would work out the fill-in and practice it until you can play it without needing to read it. Then play
the two bars of rhythm together with the fill-in. Also, try creating your own dynamic contrasts on both the rhythms and fill-ins.
Ex 1
Crash
1 x only
Click Count
1 2 3
44

RLR LR L R L RL RL
Ex 2
Click Count
44
3
6

RLF RLF
R L R L
Ex 3
Click Count
44
3
LR LLR F
LR LLRL F
LRLL
Ex 4
Click Count
44

R RL LRL R LL RL R LLR LRL RRL
Ex 5
Click Count
44

LRF LRF
LRL RL LLRF LRF

LRL RL L
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Rhythm Expander 13
- Triplet Beats & Fill-ins Mix 2
Here we have a second instalment of rhythms and fill-in phrases.
Ex 1
Crash
1 x only
44
Click Count
1
2
3

RLR L RLR
L RL R L RLR
Ex 2
Click Count
44

R LL R L RR L R LL R L RR L
Ex 3
44
Click Count

F R LR F R LR F RLR
L R L
Ex 4
Click Count
3
44
3
R L LRR L
RRL L R L RR L L R L
Ex 5
Click Count
44
3

R L LR RL R L R L LRR L R L
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Rhythm Expander 14
- Stroke Rolls on the hi-hat
Now we can look at some thirty-second note hi-hat rhythms. These rhythms are made up of
various stroke rolls. Remember to use a sixteenth note count when playing thirty-second notes.
Ex 1
15 Stroke Roll
Click Count
1
2
R R L L R R L L R
1
e
an
a
L L R R L L
44
Ex 2
6 Stroke Roll
R
1
Click Count
44
Ex 3
L
e
R R L L R
an
a
R R L L
6 Stroke Roll
R
1
Click Count
44
L L R R L
e
an
a
R
2
L L R R L
e
an
a
Ex 4
3 Stroke Roll
R
1
Click Count
44
L L R
e
an
L L R
a
2
L L R
e
an
L L
a
Ex 5
3 Stroke Roll
R R L
1
e
Click Count
44
44
R
2
L R R L
e an
a
Ex 6
Click Count
R R L
an
a
R
1
3 Stroke
L L R
e
an
L
a
R
2
5 Stroke
L L R R L
e
an
a
R L L R
3 e
an
L L R
a
4
7 Stroke Roll
L L R R L L
e
an
a

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Rhythm Expander 15
- Stroke Rolls between

the hi-hat & snare
We will now play the Stroke Rolls between the hi-hat and snare. All the unaccented snare drum notes
are to be played as ghost strokes. Once you have mastered these rhythms played with ghost strokes, try
various accents played either on the hi-hat or snare.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
R
1
44
L L R R L L R
e
an
a
L L R R L L
Ex 2
Click Count
44
R
1
L
e
R R L L R
an
a
R
1
L L R R L
e
an
a
R
1
L L R
e
an
R R L L
Ex 3
Click Count
44
R
2
L L R R L
e
an
a
Ex 4
Click Count
44
L L R
a
2
L L R
e
an
L L
a
Ex 5
R R L
1
e
Click Count
44
R R L
an
a
R
2
L
e
R R L
an a
Ex 6
R
1
Click Count
44
L L R
e
an
L
a
R
2
L L R R L
e
an
a
R
3
L L R
e
an
L L R
a
4
L L R R L L
e
an
a

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Rhythm Expander 16
- hi-hat & snare 2
Here we have some further variations using Stroke Rolls between the hi-hat and snare.
Ex 1
R R L L R
1
e
an
Click Count
1
44
R
2
R
an
L L
a
Ex 2
R
1
L
a
R
2
L R
e an
L L R
a
L L R
L L
Click Count
44
L L R
e
an
Ex 3
R
1
Click Count
44
R
an
R
2
R R L L R R L L R
an
a
3
e
an
R
4
R R L L
an
a
Ex 4
R
1
x
Click Count
44
L L R
e
an
L
a
R
2
R
an
L
a
an
an
o
Ex 5
R L L
1
e
Click Count
44
R
an
R
2
R
an
L L R L L
a
R
an
L L R
a
3
L L
R
4
R L R L
an
a
Ex 6
R
1
Click Count
44
L
e
R
an
L
a
R
2
L
e
L
e
R
an
L
a

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Rhythm Expander 17
- hi-hat & snare 3
Ex 1
R L R L R
1
e
an
Click Count
1
2
44
R
2
R L R L R L R L R
an
a
L L
L L R
R
4
L L R
e
an
L
a
R
4
R L R
e
an
L
a
R
4
L L R
e
an
L
a
R
4
R L R R L
e
an
a
Ex 2
R L R L R
1
e
an
L
a
R
2
L
e
R
an
L L R L R L R
a
Click Count
44
Ex 3
R
1
Click Count
44
R
an
R
2
L L R
e
an
L
a
R L L
3
e
R L L
an
a
Ex 4
R
1
Click Count
44
L L R
e
an
L
a
R
2
R
an
L
a
R
3
L L R
e
an
L
a
Ex 5
R L L
1
e
Click Count
44
R
an
R
2
R L R L R L L
an
a
3
e
R
an
Ex 6
R
1
Click Count
44
R
e
R
an
L
a
R
2
R L R R L L R
e
an
a
3
L
e
R
an
L
a
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Rhythm Expander 18
- Syncopated kick & snare
Now we will look at some syncopated kick and snare rhythms. In order to concentrate on the kick and snare,
we will keep a steady eighth note pattern on the hi-hat throughout. To help you play through the rhythms,
use the sixteenth note count written above the hi-hat notes.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
an
44
an
an
an
L L F
L L F
L L F
L L
Ex 2
Click Count
an
an
an
an a
44
F L L F
L L F L L F
L L
Ex 3
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an
L L
an
F F
F F
L L
Ex 4
Click Count
44
an
an
an
F F
F F
Ex 5
Click Count
44
an
F F
an
L L F
F F
an
an
F F
Ex 6
Click Count
44

F F
an a 2
an
an a 4
an
L L F
F F
F F
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Rhythm Expander 19
- kick & snare
Here we have six exercises that work on kick development and coordination between hands and feet.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
44
an
an
F F
F F R
an
F F
F F R
an
F F
F F R
F F R
F F
Ex 2
Click Count
44
an
an
an
F F
R F
an
F F
R F
F F R
F F R
Ex 3
Click Count
44
an
an
F F
R F
an
an
RF
F R F
F R
F R F
F R
F F R
Ex 4
Click Count
44
an
an
an
an
Ex 5
44
Click Count
an
an a
an
an
Ex 6
Click Count
44
an
an a
an
an a
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Rhythm Expander 20
- FIVES (Quintuplets)
Qintuplets (FIVES) are five sixteenth notes played in the time of four sixteenth notes. We will start by playing through a bar of FIVES
with the first three rudimental stickings. It be a good idea to practice these notes and other tuplet note groupings with a metronome.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1
Ex 1 Click Count
5
5
5
1
2
3
4
44
R
R
R
L
Single Strokes
Double Strokes
Single Paradiddle
With the following patterns, feel free

to experiment with different stickings.
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L R
L R
R L
L R
Ex 2
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
R L R L R
R R L L R
L R L L R
R L R R L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
Ex 3
Click Count
12 3 45 12345 12 345 12 345

5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 5
Ex 4
Click Count
1 2 3 45 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 45 1 2 34 5
5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 12 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 6
Ex 7
Click Count
12 3 4 5 12 3 45 12 3 4 5 12 3 4 5
5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 8
Ex 9
Click Count
1 2 3451 2 34512 34 512 3 45

5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 10
Ex 11
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 34 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
5
1 2 3 4 5 2 2 3 45 1 2 34 5 1 2 34 5
5
44 44
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Rhythm Expander 21
- FIVES 2
Ex 1 Here we will play the three rudiments over a two bar phrase:
2 beats of single strokes, 2 beats of double strokes, and 1 bar of the single paradiddle.
Click Count
5
5
5
5
1
2
3
4
44
R L R L R L R L R L R R L L R R L L R R
L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L
Here we will play two groups of FIVES with some note varations.
Again, feel free to experiment with your own sticking patterns.
Ex 2
Ex 3
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1234 5 12 345
5
44 44
Ex 4
Ex 5
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 123 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 34 5 1 2 3 45
5
44 44
Ex 6
Ex 7
Click Count
12 3 4 5 12 3 45 12 3 4 5 12 3 4 5
5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 12 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 8
Ex 9
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 12 345 1 2 345
5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 10
Ex 11
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 34 5 1 2 3 45
5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 34 5 1 2 3 45
5
44 44
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Rhythm Expander 22
- FIVES 3
Here we will play the three rudiments over a two bar phrase: 2 beats of single strokes; 2 beats of double strokes; and 1 bar of the single paradiddle.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
We will now group together some variations of FIVES.

Ex 2
Ex 3
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 23 45 12 3 45
5
1 2 3 4 5 12 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 5
Ex 4
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 12 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
12 3 4 5 12 3 4 5 1 2 34 5 1 2 3 45
Click Count
44 44
Ex 6
Ex 7
Click Count
12 3 45 1 2 3 45 123 4 5 123 4 5
5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44 44
Ex 8
Ex 9
12 34 5 1 2 3 45 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 12 3 4 51 2 3 45 1 23 4 5
15
44 44
Ex 10
Ex 11
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 45 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 45 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
44

44
5
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Rhythm Expander 23
- FIVES 4
In this second section of FIVES, we can try out some rhythmic combinations bettween the hi-hat and snare. First, learn the sticking pattern
of each exercise on the snare drum only, then move your right hand to the hi-hat, leaving your left hand on the snare, and play the same sticking.
Ex 1 - FIVES played with one hand on the hi-hat.
Click Count
1
2
3
Ex 2 - FIVES played as single strokes on the hi-hat.
R L R L R L R L R L
R R R R R R R R R R
5
44 4
Ex 3
Ex 4
R L R L L R L R L L
R L R R L R L R R L
44 4
5
Ex 6
Ex 5
R L L
R L L R R L R R L L
R L R L L R L
44 4
5
Ex 8
Ex 7
R R R R R R R R R R

44 4
5
R L
R
5
R L
Ex 10
Ex 9
R R
R R
R R
R R
R R
R
5
44
4
Ex 11
Ex 12
R L L R L L R R L R
44 4
5
R R
R R
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Rhythm Expander 24
- FIVES 5
Now we can try out some more patterns with the kick drum. We will use the same sticking
patterns from the previous exercises and work through several kick drum variations.
Ex 1
Ex 2
R L R L R L R L R L
44 4
Click Count
1
2
3
R R R RR R R RR R
5
Ex 3
Ex 4
R L R L L R L R L L
R L R R L R L R R L
44 4
5
Ex 6
Ex 5
R L L R R L R R L L
R L L R L R L L R L
44 4
5
Ex 7
Ex 8
44 4
5
Ex 9
Ex 10
44 4
R R
R R
R R
R R
R R
Ex 11
Ex 12
R L L R L L R R L R
44 4
5
R R
R R
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Rhythm Expander 25
- FIVES 6
In this next group of exercises we will look at some different sticking patterns. To the FIVES we will add
some Ten Note tuplet groupings. Here we play two notes to every quintuplet note count. Further down the
page are some kick and snare combination exercises, working through single strokes, double strokes,
paradiddle figures and five note groupings.
Ex 1
Ex 2
Click Count
1 2 3 4
1 2
3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
5
3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
3 4 5
5
44 4
R L R LR L R L R L R L
R R L LR L L R L R R L
R L R L R L RR L L R L
R L L R L R LL R R L R L R R L R L RR L L R L
Ex 3
Ex 4
1 2 3
1 2 3 4
4 5
44 4
R LLR LLR L R L R L
R LLR LLR L R L R R L RRL RRL R L R L R
R L RRLLR L R L R L
R L R L R R L R L R L R L R L R L LR L R L R L
Ex 6
Ex 5
1 2 3
4 5
1 2 3 4 5
44 4
R L R LLR L R L RRL
R R L RR L
R R L RR L RR L R L R L
L L R L LR L L R L R L L RR L R RL R R L R L R L
Ex 8
Ex 7
44 4
R F L F R F L F R F
F F R L F F R L F F R L F F R L F F R L
Ex 9
Ex 10
44 4
R F R L F R F F L F R L F R F F L F R L
R L F F L R L F F L
Ex 12
Ex 11
44 4
F F L F L F F L R L
F F R F L F F R F L
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Rhythm Expander 26
- FIVES 7
Here we have some two bar rhythm and fill-ins exercises. We will combine a sixteenth note rhythm with a fill-in bar featuring quintuplets.
The fill-in rhythms are based on patterns we have already played in previous exercises. Once you have mastered the stickings that are given, try your own.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
3
1 e an a
1 2 3 4 5
5
44
R L R L R L RRLLR L
Ex 2
Click Count
44
R LLR LLR L R L R L
Ex 3
Click Count
44
R L R L L R R L R L R RL L R L R L LR R L R L R R L L
Ex 4
Click Count
44
F F R L F F R L F F R L F F R L F F R L
Ex 5
Click Count
5
44
R L F F L R L F F L R L F F L R L F F L
Ex 6
Click Count
5
R F L F F
R F L F F
R F L F F
R F L
44

F F
44
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Rhythm Expander 27
- SEVENS (Septuplets)
Ex 1 - Septuplets are seven sixteenth notes played in the time of four sixteenth notes.
Click Count
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3
44
R
R
R
L
Single Strokes
Double Strokes
Single Paradiddle
Play through these rudimental

stickings many times to help
you gain a good feel for the
seven note groupings.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
Ex 2
R
R
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
123 4567 1234 567 1234567 1234567

7
44 44
Ex 4
Ex 5
1 2 34 567 12 34 567 12 34567 1 2 34567

7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
44 44
Ex 6
Ex 7
12 3 4 567 123 4 56 7 12 34 5 67 1 23 4 567

7
1 2 3 45 67 1 2 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 4 567 12 3 4 5 67
44 44
Ex 8
Ex 9
1 234 5 67 12345 67 123 45 67 12 34567
1 2 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7
44 44
Ex 10
Ex 11
1 2345 6 7 1 23 45 6 7 1234 5 6 7 12 3 45 6 7
7
1 23 4 56 7 12 34 56 7 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 23 4 567
7
44 44
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Rhythm Expander 28
- SEVENS 2
Ex 1 - A two bar exercise using single, double and paradiddle strokes.
7
44
R LRL R L R LR L R LR L RR L L RR L L RR LL R R
L RL L R LR RL R L L RL RR L R L LR LR R L R L L
Ex 3
Ex 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 3 4567 1 2 34 567
7
44
Ex 4
Ex 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 567 1 23 456 7
7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 45 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
44
Ex 6
Ex 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 4 56 7 12 3 4 5 67
7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 67
44
Ex 8
Ex 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 4 56 7
7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 4 56 7 1 234 56 7
44
Ex 10
Ex 11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 45 6 7 123 4 56 7
7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 34 5 67
7
44
46
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Rhythm Expander 29
- SEVENS 3
Ex 1 - Here we will start by playing a bar of sixteenth note triplets followed by a bar of SEVENS.
6
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R LR L
Ex 2
Ex 3
1 23 4 56 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 4 567
7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 34 56 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
44
Ex 4
Ex 5
1 2 3 4 5 67 12 3 4 5 67 1 2 3 45 6 7 1 2 3 456 7
7
1 2 3 4 56 7 1 2 3 4 56 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 45 6 7
44
Ex 6
Ex 7
123 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 3 45 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7
44
Ex 8
Ex 9
1 23 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 3 45 6 7 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 56 7
7
44
Ex 10
Ex 11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 4 5 6 7 12 3 4 5 6 7
7
1 2 34 5 67 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 4 5 67
7
44
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Rhythm Expander 30
- SEVENS 4
Here we have some snare drum combinations with rolls and ruffs.
We will use some demisemiquaver ideas with the SEVENS.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
1
3
3 4
6 7
44
RRLLR LLRRL R L R L R L R L
Ex 2
Click Count
3 4
44
RR L L R L L R R L L R R L R L R L R L
Ex 3
Click Count
2 3 4
5 6 7
44
RR L R L L R L R L L R L RR L R L
Ex 4
1 2
Click Count
3 4
5 6
44
R L L R LL R L L R R L R L R L R L
Ex 5
1 2
Click Count
4 5 6
44
R L LR R L R R L L R L R R L L R L R L
Ex 6
Click Count
3 4 5
7
7
7
44
RR L L R L R R L L R L R R L L R L R R L L R L R R L L R L R R L L R L R R L L R L
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 31
- SEVENS 5
In this next selection of rhythms, we have some hi-hat and snare combinations.
We can start off by playing septuplets on the hi-hat with one hand. In order to
concentrate on the hand rhythms, we will play a simple kick and snare pattern.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
R R R R R R R
7
44
Ex 2
Click Count
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
7
7
Ex 3
Click Count
44
R L R L R L L R L R L R L L
7
7
Ex 4

R L R R L R L L R L R R L R
Click Count
44
Ex 5
Click Count
44
R L L R R L L R L L R R L L R L L R R L L R L L R R L L
7
7
7
7
Ex 6
Click Count
44
R R L R L L R L R R L R L L
7
7
49
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Rhythm Expander 32
- SEVENS 6
Here we can use the patterns from the previous exercises and work on some kick drum combinations.
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Ex 2
Click Count
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
7
7
Ex 3
R L R L R L L R L R L R L L
Click Count
44
Ex 4
R L R R L R L L R L R R L R
Click Count
44
Ex 5

R L L R R L L R L L R R L L R L L R R L L R L L R R L L
Click Count
44
Ex 6
R R L R L L R L R R L R L L
Click Count
44
50
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 33
- SEVENS 7
Here we will play a series of sixteenth note rhythms with septuplet fill-ins. You could also try playing a two beat
or three beat fill-in in the second bar. At first, practice the fill-in rhythm on the snare. Once you feel comfortable
with the sticking and rhythm, play the tom sequence as written.
Ex 1
Click Count
1 2 3 4
44
2 3 4 5 6 7
7

RRLR LLRRLR LRLR L R L
Ex 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Click Count
44

R L L R L LR L R L R L R L R L R L RR L R RL R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Click Count
44

RL RLLR LR LLRLRRLRL
Ex 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Click Count
44
RLLR LLRLRRL RL RL RL
Ex 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Click Count
44
RL R LRLLR LRRLLRL RL
Ex 6
Click Count
44
2 3 4 5 6 7
7
R R L R L R L R L L R L RR L R L
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Rhythm Expander 34
- NINES (Nontuplets)
Nontuplets are nine thirty-second notes played in the time of eight thirty-second notes.
Ex 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
1
2
44
R
R
R
L
Single Strokes
Double Strokes
Single Paradiddle
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L R
L R
R L
L R
L
R
R
L
R LR
L L R
L L R
RR L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L R
L R
R L
L R
L R
R L
R L
L R
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L R
L R
R L
L R
L R
R L
R L
L R
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
Try your own stickings with these note variations.

Ex 2
1 2 3 4 56 78 9
Click Count
44
Ex 3
Click Count
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9
Ex 4
Click Count
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9
Ex 5
Click Count
44
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9
9
Ex 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44

52
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Rhythm Expander 35
- NINES 2
Ex 1 - Here we will play singles, doubles and single paradiddles in a one bar sequence.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
9
9
9
9
1
2
3
4
44
R L R L R L R L R L L R R L LR R L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L
With the following exercises we will play 2 beats of nontuplets followed by some note variations. Don't forget to experiment with your own stickings.
Ex 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 3 4 56 7 89 1 2 3 4 5 67 89
Click Count
44
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44
Ex 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44
Ex 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 3 45 6 7 89 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9
Click Count
44
Ex 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44
53
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Rhythm Expander 36
- NINES 3
Ex 1 - Here we will play 2 beats of thirty-second notes followed by 2 beats of nontuplets.
Click Count
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Try using your own stickings with the following rhythms. Double strokes and paradiddles work well with these note combinations.
Ex 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 45 6 78 9 1 23 4 56 7 89
Click Count
44
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44
Ex 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44
Ex 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44
Ex 6
1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Click Count
44
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 37
- NINES 4
Now we can work through some sticking patterns played between the hi-hat and snare.
All the unaccented snare notes should be played as ghost strokes.
Ex 1
44
Click Count
1
2
Ex 2
R L R R L R L L R L R L L R LR R L
44
Click Count
Ex 3
R L L R R L L R R L R R L L RR L L
44
Click Count
Ex 4
R L L R L L R L L R L L R L L R L L
44
Click Count
Ex 5
R L R R L R R L R L R L L R L L R L
44
Click Count
Ex 6
R L R L R R L RR L R L R L L R L L
44
Click Count
55
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 38
- NINES 5
Here is the kick drum workout with nontuplets.
Ex 1
44
Click Count
1
2
Ex 2
R L R R L R L L R L R L L R L R R L
44
Click Count
Ex 3
44
R L L R R L L R R L R R L L R R L L
9
Click Count
Ex 4
R L L R L L R L L R L L R L L R L L
44
Click Count
Ex 5
R L R R L R R L R L R L L R L L R L
44
9
Click Count
Ex 6
R L R L R R L R R L R L R L L R L L
44
9
Click Count
56
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 39
- TENS
Here we have ten thirty-second notes played in the time of eight thirty-second notes.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 1 Click Count
1
10
10
10
10
44
Single Strokes
Double Strokes
Single Paradiddle
R L R L RL R L R L R L R L R LR L R L
R R L L RR L L R R L L R R L LR R L L
R L R R LR L L R L R R L R L L R L RRL R L L R L R R L R L L R L RR L R L L
Below we have some note variations. Again, try out different stickings.
Ex 2
Click Count
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10
10
10
10
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
Ex 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
Ex 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
Ex 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
57
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 40
- TENS 2
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3
10
10
10
10
44
R L R L RL R L R L R R L L RR L L R R L R L L R L RR L R L L R L RR L R L L
Here we will play 2 beats of TENS followed by some note variations.

Ex 2
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 3
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 4
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 5
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 6
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 41
- TENS 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 1 Click Count
1
10
10
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L RL R L R L RL R L R L R L R LR L R L
Here are some note variations.
Ex 2
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 3
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 4
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 5
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex 6
Click Count
10
10
10
10
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
59
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 42
- TENS 4
A series of hi-hat and snare combinations with TENS.
Ex 1 - Single Strokes
R L R L RL RL R L R LR L R L R L RL
44
Click Count
1
2
10
10
10
10
Ex 2 - Double Strokes
R L L RR L L R R L LR R L L R R LL R
44
Click Count
10
10
10
10
Ex 3 - Single & Double Paradiddle
RL R R LR L L R L R L RR L R L L RL
44
Click Count
10
10
10
10
Ex 4
R L L R LL R L RL R L L R L L R LR L
44
Click Count
10
10
10
10
Ex 5
R L RR L RR L R L R L RR L R R L R L
44
Click Count
10
10
10
10
Ex 6
R L R LRR L L R R L R L R LL R R L L
44
Click Count
10
10
10
10
60
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 43
- TENS 5
Here we have the kick drum workout with TENS.
Ex 1
R L R L R L R LR L R LR L R L R L RL
44
Click Count
1
2
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Ex 2
44
R L L R R L LR R L L R R L L R R L L R
10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Ex 3
R L R R L R L L R L R L R R L RL L R L
44
10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Ex 4
R L L R LL R L RL R L L R L L R L R L
44
10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Ex 5
44
R L RR L RR L R L R L RR L R R L R L
10
Click Count
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Ex 6
R LR LR R L L R R L R L R L LR R L L
44
Click Count
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
61
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 44
- ELEVENS
Ex 1 - Here we have eleven thirty-second notes played in the time of eight thirty-second notes.
Click Count
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3
11
11
11
11
44
Single Strokes
Double Strokes
Single Paradiddle
RLR LR L R LRL R L R LR L RL R LR L
RRL LR R L LRR L L R RL L RR L LR RL LR R LL RR L LR R L LR R LL RRL L
RL RRL R L LRL R R L RL L RL R RL RL LR L RR LR L LR L R RL R LL RLR R
More note variations using ELEVENS.

Ex 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011
Click Count
11
44
11
11
11
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011
Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 4
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 5
Click Count
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11
11
11
11
Ex 6
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11
11
11
11
44
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 45
- ELEVENS 2
Ex 1 - A bar of ELEVENS played with single, double and paradiddle strokes.
Click Count
1
2
11
11
11
11
44
RLR LR L R LRL R R RL L R RL L RR L L RL LR L RR LR L LR L R RL R LL R L
The following rhythms are made up of 2 beats of ELEVENS and 2 beats of ELEVENS note variations.
Ex 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011
Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 5
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 46
- ELEVENS 3
Ex 1 - Here we will play 2 beats of TENS followed by 2 beats of ELEVENS.
Click Count
1
2
10
10
11
11
44
RL R L R L R L RL R L R L R L R L R L RL R LR LR L RLR LR LR LR L RL R L
Now we will look at playing some note variations. Create your own stickings.
Ex 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011

Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011

Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011

Click Count
11
11
11
11
44
Ex 5
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 111 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011

11
11
11
11
44
Ex 6
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11
11
11
11
44
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 47
- ELEVENS 4
Eleven note group combinations between the hi-hat and snare.
Ex 1
R LR LR L RLR L R LR LR L RL R LRL
44
Click Count
1
2
11
11
11
11
Ex 2
R L LRRL L RR L L R L LR RLL RR LL
44
11
Click Count
11
11
11
Ex 3
RLL R L LR L LR L L R LL R LL R LL R L LR L L RLL RL L RL LR L LR LL R L
44
11
Click Count
11
11
11
Ex 4
RL R RLR LL RL R L R LL R LRR LR L
44
11
Click Count
Ex 5
11
11
11
R LL RLR R L RRL R L L R LRR LRRL
44
Click Count
Ex 6
11
11
11
11
RL R RL R LLRL L R L RR L RL LR L L
44
Click Count
11
11
11
11
65
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 48
- ELEVENS 5
Kick drum workout with ELEVENS.
Ex 1
R LR LR LR LR L R L R L RLRL R L RL
44
Click Count
1
2
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Ex 2
R L LRRL L RR L L R L LR R L LRR LL
44
11
Click Count
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Ex 3
R LL RL L R L LR L L R LL R LL R LL R L LR L L RL L RL L RL L RL L R LLR L
44
11
Click Count
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Ex 4
RL R R LR L LR L R L R LL R LRR LR L
44
11
Click Count
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Ex 5
R LL RLR R L RRL R L LR L RR L RR L
44
11
Click Count
11
Ex 6
11
11
11
11
11
11
RL R RLR LL R L L R LRR L R LL RL L
44
Click Count
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
66
Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 49
- Polyrhythmic FIVES
Ex 1 - FIVES over 1 Beat.
Here we play 5 sixteenth notes in the time of 1 quarter note.
Click Count
1
2
3
4
44
4 5
R L
L R
L R
R L
R L
L R
L R L
Ex 2 - FIVES over 2 Beats.

Here we play 5 eighth notes in the time of 2 quarter notes. Try playing the rhythm with the right hand only at first.
1 2
Click Count
44
3 4 5 1 2
5:2
3 4 5 1 2
3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
5:2

R L R L R L R L R L R L R
L R L R L R L
Ex 3 - FIVES over 4 Beats.

Here we play 5 quarter notes in the time of 4 quarter notes. Again, play through with the right hand only at first.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Click Count
5:4
44
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 4 - Here we have a 5 over 2 grouping played as double strokes.
44
5:2

5:2
Click Count
R R
L R
R R L
R R
R R
Ex 5 - Here we have a 5 over 4 grouping played as a single paradiddle.
Click Count
44
R L
L R
R R L R
L L R L
L L R L
R R L R
R R L R
L L R L
L L R L R R
R R L R L L
Ex 6 - To finish we have a two bar exercise. Here we play 2 beats of 5 over 1 grouping, using single strokes;
2 beats of 5 over 2 grouping, using double strokes; and1 group of 5 over 4 using the single paradiddle.
44
Click Count
R L R L R L R L R L R R L L R R L L R R
L R L R L R L R L R L L R R L L R R L L
LR L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L
R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 50
- Polyrhythmic SEVENS
Ex 1 - SEVENS over 1 Beat.
Here we have seven sixteenth notes over 1 quarter note.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Click Count
7
7
7
1
2
3
4
44
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 2 - SEVENS over 2 Beats.

Here we have seven eighth notes over 2 quarter notes.
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7
44

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 3 - SEVENS over 4 Beats.

Here we have seven quarter note beats over 4 quarter notes.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7:4
Click Count
44

R L R L R L RL R L RL R L RL R L RL R L R L R L R L
Ex 4 - Here we have a 7 over 2 grouping played as double strokes.
Click Count
44
7:2
7:2
R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L
Click Count
44
R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R
L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L
Ex 6 - To finish, a one bar exercise featuring all three note groupings.
Click Count
44
R L R L R L R L L R R L L R R L R L R R L R L L R L R R
L R L R L R L R R L L R R L L R L R L L R L R R L R L L
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Drum Learn
Rhythm Expander 51
- Polyrhythmic NINES
Ex 1 - NINES over 1 Beat.
Nine thirty-second notes over 1 quarter note.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
44
Click Count
1
2
R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L
Ex 2 - NINES over 2 Beats.

Here we have 9 sixteenth notes over 2 quarter notes.
1 2 34 5 67 8 9 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 12 3 4 56 7 8 91 2 3 4 5 6 789
9:2
9:2
Click Count
44

RLRL R LRLRL R LRLR LRLRL RL RLRL RL RL RLRLRL
Ex 3 - NINES over 4 Beats.

Here we have 9 eighth notes over 4 quarter notes.
12 3 4567 8912 3 45 6 78912 3 456 7 8912 3 456789

9:4
Click Count
44

R L R LR L R L R L R L R L R LR L R L R L R L R L R L R L R LR L R L
Ex 4 - Here we have an 18 over 2 grouping played as double strokes.
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 1516 17 18
18:2
18:2
44
RR L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L RR L L R R L L
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R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R
L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L
Ex 6 - To finish, a one bar exercise featuring all three note groupings.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9
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Click Count

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R L R L R L R L R L L R R L L R R L R L R R L R L L R L R R L R L L R L
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Rhythm Expander 52
- Polyrhythmic ELEVENS
Ex 1
Click Count
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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3
11
11
11
11
RLR L R L R LRL RL R LRL R LR L R L
Ex 2
1 2 3
Click Count
44
5 6 7
11:2
9 10 11 1 2
5 6 7 8
11:2
9 10 11

R L R L R L R L R
L R L R L R
L R L R
L R L
Ex 3
Click Count
44
6
11:4
10
11

R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
Ex 4
Click Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13141516171819202122
22:2
22:2
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RRL L RR L L RRL L RR L L RR L LRR L L RR LL RR L L R RL LR R L LRR L L
Ex 5
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11
11
11
11
R LRRL R L LR L RR LR L L RLR R LR L LR L RRL R L LR LR R L RL LR L RR

LRLL R L RR L R L LR L RR LRL L R L RRL R L LRL R RL RL L R LR RL R LL
Ex 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011

44
11
Click Count
11
11
11
R LR LR L RL R LR L LR RL LR R LL R L RL LR L RR L R L LR LRR L RL LR L
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Rhythm Expander 53
- The Drum Chart
Here is an example of a drum chart. In writing this I have tried to use most of the musical chart symbols that we looked at in the Musical Symbols Expander.
If you are not sure of the meaning of a musical symbol, refer back to page 3. First,try reading through the chart to map out the route you are going to take.
Once you have a good sense of the road map, try playing through it, observing the dynamics and creating your own fill-ins.
Intro
Moderato
1.
2.
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Fill
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mf
f
PLAY 6
- Verse 1 & 2
Fill
-Instrumental
Chorus
PLAY 6
Fill

D.S. al Coda
(No Repeat on D.S.)
Verse 3

mf
PLAY 6
End Chorus
Repeat 8x
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Closing Remarks
Congratulations for reaching the end of the Dots Reader Expander.
You now have a good understanding of many odd note tuplet groupings and how to apply
these notes to the drum kit. You have gained many new ideas for grooves and drum fill-ins
using tuplet note groupings. Also, you now have a good understanding of many more musical
symbols and those that are commonly used in drum charts.
The Global Beats Explorer (Drum eBook No. 4) will guide you yet further in your
drum studies, with an excursion around the globe to take a look at many World Beat Rhythms.
We will explore rhythms from Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean, Africa, New Orleans and the U.S.
The Global Beats Explorer eBook will give you knowledge of many different drumming
styles from around the world, helping you to play them with an authentic feel and groove.

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Rudiments Expander 3 - Ratamacues

Rudiments Expander 4 - Rolls

Rudiments Expander 5 - Rudimental Combinations

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Rhythm Expander - SEVENS over 2, 3, and 4 Beats

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Rhythm Expander - The Drum Chart

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Thirty-second Notes (Octuplets)

1st and 2nd Endings

Stroke Rolls & Ruffs

Thirty-second Note Triplets

Note Repetition (Tremolo)

Da Capo - This indicates that you should return to the beginning

- D.C. indicates to return to the beginning. "al Coda"

- D.C. indicates to return to the beginning; "al Fine"

D.S. Dal Segno

- This indicates that you should return to the "Sign."

- D.S. indicates that you should return to or play from

- D.S. indicates that you should return to or play from

- This is the symbol for the "Sign."

- This signifies the end section of the music.

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- "To Coda" is sometimes used to indicate that

- This indicates the end of a piece of music.

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Ex 4 - With this one we will add in some eighth note rests.

Ex 5 - Here we will add in some sixteenth note rests.

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anTaTa 3 anTaTa 4 anTaTa

Ex 2 - In this second exercise we will start with an eighth

Ex 3 - Now we can put them together in a two bar exercise.

Ex 4 - Here we have a short 1 bar exericise with sixteenth notes.

Ex 5 - This is the second triplet variation

anTaTa 2 TaTa an TaTa 3

anTaTa 4Ta TaanTa Ta

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Ex 2 - Here is the Jazz Shuffle rhythm. We start with

Ex 3 - Now we can put both rhythms together in a 2 bar exercise.

Ex 4 - A short exercise with sixteenth notes.

Ex 5 - A short exercise using the Jazz Shuffle rhythm.