LFTB: Single Paradiddle
The single paradiddle is a combination of the first two rudiments we as drummers learn, the single and double stroke roll. Its name, ‘Paradiddle’ refers to its sticking.
‘Para’ is two single strokes and a ‘diddle’ a double. Therefore a ‘Para-diddle’ is made up of two singles strokes and a double stroke. This phonetic rule works with all paradiddle variations.
