Lesson #021 - Paradiddle-diddle Quints

[Virgil]

In this lesson, I continue on the theme of paradiddle-diddles. There are many interesting variations to explore with this very adaptable rudiment. Here, I subsititute a bass drum for the last hand stroke. When you reach a degree of competency with the basic triplet version, try playing it as quintuplets. When you combine the two versions, you start to create some wonderful time-bending sounds. The important thing is to practice the transition between the two versions, and to feel the change acurately. If you have limited experience with quintuplets, you should first practice the additional exercises at the end of the chart. I also advise to practice this with a click track, to make certain of your quarter note value.

<img src="images/attach/wmv.gif">For a video demonstration on paradiddle-diddles, click here. (http://www.virgildonati.com/msgboard/attachments/groove-diddlequints.wmv)

Here we go by substituting the bass drum on the last beat of a paradiddle-diddle:

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Transition from 16th note triplets to quintuplets:

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In ex. 4 & 5, the transitions between 6's & 7's vary:

<img src="images/!charts/groove-diddlequints-c.gif">

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Now, try transposing the right hand to the hi-hat...

<img src="images/!charts/groove-diddlequints-e.gif">

Here are additional exercises for Quin transitions..

<img src="images/!charts/groove-diddlequints-f.gif">


<img src="images/attach/wmv.gif">For a video demonstration on paradiddle-diddles, click here. (http://www.virgildonati.com/msgboard/attachments/groove-diddlequints.wmv)