108 Ways to Leave Your Paradiddle

Book Pages

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  p.1 — Cover Page

  View the cover page for 108 Ways to Leave Your Paradiddle.

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  p.2 — Basic 8th Note Bass Against Paradiddle

  This page features the standard paradiddle sticking pattern played over a foundation of quarter and eighth note bass drum rhythms. Be sure to emphasize the snare backbeat on counts 2 and 4 to lock in the groove.

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  p.3 — Basic 8th Note Bass Against Broken Paradiddle 1

  This page introduces a broken paradiddle pattern that begins with ‘right, right’ instead of the traditional sticking. The bass drum maintains a steady rhythm using a combination of quarter notes and eighth notes.

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  p.4 — Basic 8th Note Bass Against Broken Paradiddle 2

  This page continues the use of quarter and eighth note patterns on the bass drum, introducing a new broken paradiddle that starts on the second ‘right’ of the traditional sticking. Be sure to lightly accent beats 2 and 4 to maintain a strong backbeat.

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  p.5 — Syncopated Bass Against Paradidle 1

  This page applies the standard paradiddle placement over syncopated bass drum strokes that land on the ‘ah’ of the beat. Be sure to slightly emphasize beats 2 and 4 to keep the backbeat solid.

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  p.6 — Syncopated Bass Against Paradiddle 2

  Building on the previous exercises, this page maintains the standard paradiddle placement while introducing bass drum strokes that land on the ‘e’ of the beat, adding a new layer of syncopation.

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  p.7 — Syncopated Bass Against Broken Paradiddle 1

  This page revisits the broken paradiddle hand pattern, beginning with ‘right, right’ as introduced on page 3. This time, syncopated bass drum strokes are incorporated on the ‘ah’ of the beat to add rhythmic complexity.

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  p.8 — Syncopated Bass Against Broken Paradiddle 1 (cont.)

  This page continues the broken paradiddle hand pattern found on pages 3 and 7, now adding syncopated bass drum strokes on the ‘e’ of the beat for added rhythmic variation.

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  p.9 — Syncopated Bass Against Broken Paradiddle 2

  This page revisits the broken paradiddle hand pattern from page 4, beginning with the second ‘right’ in the ‘right, right’ sequence. This time, syncopated bass drum strokes are added on the ‘ah’ of the beat to enhance rhythmic complexity.

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  p.10 — Syncopated Bass Against Broken Paradiddle 2 (cont.)

  This final page revisits the broken paradiddle hand pattern from pages 4 and 9, layering in syncopated bass strokes on the ‘e’ and ‘ah’ of the beat to create a more intricate groove.