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Hand Technique

The Open & Closed 6-Stroke Roll

Top drummer and educator Ralph Humphrey (Don Ellis, Frank Zappa, Musicians Institute, LA College of Music) takes a deep dive on the popular and versatile 6-Stroke Roll— breaking down the mechanics before moving on to the drumset. The rudiment can be applied to a variety of marching, classical and popular music styles. (Taken from the Drum Channel Academy's Intermediate Semester Week 2.)