Single alternating strokes drum lesson (single stroke roll)

Intro - 0:00
Free stroke review (prerequisite to this lesson) - 0:13
What is alternating strokes? - 1:10
How is this used? - 1:38
Using the metronome & counting - 3:19
How to apply this and how it sounds faster - 6:03
Pitfalls to watch out for - 7:53
Which grip I suggest you use - 10:44
Exercise explanation - 11:13
Exercise begins - 14:25
Exercise ends and sign off - 17:39
STOP! If you haven't watched this video ( • How to play a rebound ... ) first and you don't feel comfortable with the material in it, spend at least a week with it before watching this video about alternating strokes. Do the exercise with me each day for that week and you'll see improvement!
Okay, provided you're playing relaxed free strokes, this is the next step in our journey to get better hands! Here we're stringing free strokes together to play a single stroke roll. Granted, we're doing it very slowly, slow enough that a lot of you might get super bored and click to another video. I'm telling you though, this is not a waste of time. If you can stay relaxed, and learn to weave these single strokes together at slow tempos, alternating the single strokes right left right left and also left right left right, you'll soon be able to work up to faster tempos, and then even faster tempos still. Pay the price, play slow, get comfortable, and slowly build up speed.
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[@Ranger1216]

….looks easy but it must be played perfect time…..and frequently. Very helpful for all levels! Thanks….will practice….

[@tempoleaguedrums]

Thanks for the comment! You’re totally right, this appears simple but totally deserves a lot of attention and practice. Good for you making the commitment, happy practicing!

[@SuperDoubleTake]

I feel like I've just run a 10k! I must be making too much effort 😭 thanks. Great exercise.

[@tempoleaguedrums]

Glad you found the exercise helpful! Haha maybe, tired like your heart rate is up and you’re breaking a sweat? Or are you arms tired?

[@TheKoderius]

Thanks for the great vid. Can I ask what camera you use?

[@tempoleaguedrums]

You bet, glad you enjoyed the video! Sure thing, I use a Lumix G7. That is the kit lens you see there. I do have the 15mm F/1.7 prime lens as well and that shows up in some of my other videos.