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This page includes a free downloadable copy of Pete's book of
Symmetrical stickings. For all of you out there that have
discovered George Stones 'Stick Control', this is very much along those
lines. The book is in PDF format and has thousands of stickings in
different time signatures which can be employed in dozens of different
ways. This is what Bill Bruford had to say about it.
Introduction by Bill Bruford
Paradiddles have a lousy name. They bear the only
technical name in percussion known to the wilfully unknowledgeable, who
think it hilarious that we drummers should examine such things at close
quarters. Young drummers shudder at the memory of trying to master the
harmless little guy in their early lessons. Most players get the single,
double, triple and perhaps the paradiddlediddle variants down in their
primary inversions and move hurriedly on, thus missing the endless
stream of possible, and in this book, symmetrical, variations that are
so user-friendly and musical when applied around the kit.
Just when you think there is not much more that you can do with a
paradiddle, Lockett comes along with this deceptively simple looking
volume that will keep you busy for years. He examines the rudiment and
its close cousins in an organised and methodical manner, generating
exciting rhythms in not only 4/4 and 6/8, but also the less common 5/4
and 7/4 metres. Since the second half of each exercise is a symmetrical
“mirror image” of the first half, both hands get an equal workout.
Paradiddles are at the basis of many a fascinating rhythm. Whether you
know it or not, chances are you are using them somewhere. Some drummers
tend primarily to use the single-stroke style ( most phrases played with
alternate sticking ), others the doublestroke ( two beats with each
stick ). Mastery of the paradiddle, being the simplest possible
combination of the two, will blur that distinction and offer an
invaluable third way to execute the phrase. Follow this book as far as
it will lead you, and your efforts will be amply rewarded.
Bill Bruford, Surrey, UK. June 2003
SYMMETRICAL
STICKINGS
WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?
This book is part one of a three part series looking at sticking
patterns applied to the snare drum, drum set and congas. The content of
the series focuses on sticking patterns derived from the symmetrical
concept of the paradiddle, where the second half of the sticking is the
exact opposite of the first half.
WHAT CAN I GAIN FROM LEARNING THESE STICKING
PATTERNS?
A question I've heard so many times from students is “What's the point
in getting paradiddle type rudiments together? I really can't see a way
of using them in everyday playing.” It's amazing how quickly they come
around when you begin to show them some of the possible applications
across any style of music. Whether you're developing a funk groove,
playing a four bar Jazz break or hitting a 'Keith Moon' rock solo, these
styles of rudiments are indispensable. Drummers as varied as Steve Gadd,
Elvin Jones and Keith Moon have all made great use of them.
THE PARADIDDLE, WHAT IS IT?
The Paradiddle is basically a sticking pattern, with the second half the
exact opposite of the first half.
Note: All left hand players will need to reverse all stickings: Right
Handed Players Left Handed Players.
WHAT CAN IT ADD TO MY PLAYING?
Using stickings such as these can lead in many different directions;
creating interesting accent patterns/articulating patterns on a number
of drums that would be impossible with singles strokes/giving a good
workout to both hands equally/creating complex sounding patterns between
Hi Hat and Snare or lyrical patterns using Snare and Toms. The
applications are endless.
THE BASIC PARADIDDLE
Here we have some of the basic paradiddles with accents.
THE BASIC PARADIDDLE STARTING IN
DIFFERENT PLACES
Here we have the basic paradiddles with accents, starting from a
different note in the paradiddle each time.
LONGER THEME AND INVERSION STICKING PATTERNS
Using this concept we can now begin to construct some longer sticking
patterns. Theoretically they can be any length, as long as they split in
half, with the second half the exact opposite of the first half. The
first half of the following example is one bar of 16 long and is divided
into two groups of six and one group of four. (The bar could be divided
into any subdivision to make up the total time space, i.e. 5 + 5 + 6 =
16, is an alternative). Here are the rudiments I've used for the groups;
Example 1 First Half
1 group of 6; 1 half of double paradiddle,
2 group of 6; 2 half of double paradiddle,
Group of 4; 1 half of paradiddle
Example 1 Second Half
1 group of 6; 2 half of double paradiddle,
2 group of 6; 1 half of double paradiddle,
Group of 4; 2 half of paradiddle
Here is what it looks like. (Click to
enlarge)
Note: The Second Half is the complete opposite of First Half. This is
the method that is the cornerstone of the concept of this set of books.
Notice how I've indicated each group of the subdivisions by the markings
underneath the score. This will help understand how the examples in the
book are constructed.
OTHER STICKING PATTERNS USED IN THIS BOOK
Also, other hybrid sticking patterns of odd lengths, derived from
paradiddles that have been used in this book.
Here are some examples;
5 Strokes Long
7 Strokes Long
9 Strokes Long
There are also sticking patterns using triple strokes. These are a
little more tricky to articulate smoothly but are invaluable in
developing stick control.
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