From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Single-stroke may refer to: Single-stroke pneumatic rifle, an air gun for which one motion of the cocking lever is all that is needed to compress the air for propulsion. Single-stroke roll, alternating sticking of indeterminate speed and length in rudimental drumming.

What are single strokes drums?

The single stroke roll is a sticking pattern alternating between right and left hand. Make sure you play just one clean note on each hand, and as you build speed (after all, it is called a 'roll') try to maintain relaxed hands and arms.

What is a double stroke percussion?

The double stroke roll works just like the single stroke roll - it's played in a sequence of alternating strokes (roll). But instead of having one stroke per hand you'll have two, as shown on the sheet music below. You can use full wrist turns to play each stroke of the double stroke at slower speeds.