Every Possible Combination of R/L Eighth Notes

Book Pages

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  p.1 — R/L Combinations (#1-32)

  Page 1 lays the groundwork with the first 32 R/L combinations of eighth notes—carefully structured for flow, symmetry, and musical balance. With right hand notes on the hi-hat (x-heads) and left hand notes on the snare, these patterns are immediately readable and playable, making practice more intuitive than traditional methods. Whether played as written or both hands on the snare, this page is designed to develop relaxed consistency, motion efficiency, and clear articulation—without the visual clutter of traditional stick control layouts. It’s the clean, modern starting point for mastering every possible eighth-note sticking.

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  p.2 — R/L Combinations (#33-64)

  Page 2 continues the structured exploration with stickings 33 through 64, introducing more variation in hand alternation, repetition, and reversals. These patterns are crafted to feel natural under the hands while introducing new motion pathways that build endurance, control, and rhythmic symmetry.

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  p.3 — R/L Combinations (#65-96)

  Page 3 dives deeper into the sticking matrix with combinations 65 through 96, expanding the variety of alternating and repeating hand patterns. These phrases emphasize dynamic balance, hand-to-hand fluidity, and the ability to transition cleanly between motion types—from mirrored symmetry to more angular, asymmetrical phrases.

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  p.4 — R/L Combinations (#97-128)

  Page 4 continues the systematic progression with stickings 97 through 128, introducing longer stretches of repeated hand motions and subtler shifts in pattern shape. These combinations challenge your ability to stay relaxed through repetition, reinforcing muscle memory, timing accuracy, and evenness between hands.

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  p.5 — R/L Combinations (#129-160)

  Page 5 presents stickings 129 through 160, where subtle variations test your precision, endurance, and focus. These combinations introduce tighter alternations and extended figures, requiring drummers to stay mentally engaged and physically consistent across longer phrases.

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  p.6 — R/L Combinations (#161-192)

  Page 6 explores stickings 161 through 192, where the combinations demand heightened concentration, flow, and endurance. These patterns extend the logic of earlier groupings while introducing nuanced shifts that challenge your ability to maintain precision over long stretches.

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  p.7 — R/L Combinations (#193-224)

  Page 7 continues the sequence with stickings 193 through 224, where combinations become increasingly intricate and demand a high level of mental focus and physical control. These phrases challenge your ability to stay relaxed through complex alternations and to execute clean transitions between stickings without losing the groove.

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  p.8 — R/L Combinations (#225-256)

  Page 8, featuring stickings 225 through 256, completes the full matrix of every possible R/L eighth-note combination. These last groupings reinforce everything you’ve developed so far—flow, symmetry, variation, and control—while pushing your ability to stay consistent through the final stretch.

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  p.9 — All R/L Combinations (#1-256)

  This final page includes all 256 stickings in one continuous sequence, allowing drummers to practice the entire system start to finish without turning a page. At 100 BPM, it takes 17 uninterrupted minutes to complete—making it not just a technical review, but a full-body workout in focus, endurance, and control.

  Perfect as a daily challenge, warm-up, or benchmark test, this page pushes your stamina while reinforcing every coordination pattern you’ve mastered. It’s a fitting finale to the book—a chance to play through the complete language of eighth-note stickings with clarity, flow, and musical intent.