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More short rolls and drags

  • February 12, 2026
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Following up the page from the other day, here are some more short open roll and drag combinations. I’ve also rewritten the other page in normal notation— download that and compare it with the first […]

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Beginning open drags and rolls

  • February 5, 2026
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UPDATE: I’ve rewritten this page in standard roll/drag notation— in 16th notes in 2/4. You can use the page here as a key if there’s any question of how to interpret it. Basic page of […]

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Ruffs, drags, and general correctness in snare drumming

  • February 24, 2024
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The correct way to play ruffs (or drags if you prefer) on the snare drum is an extremely attractive topic for repeated, endless debate. Evidently. I’ve seen it again and again, people going nuts for the topic.  The […]

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