BASICS - The Tap Nine - Modern Drummer Magazine

BASICS – The Tap Nine

The traditional nine-stroke roll consists of four alternating double strokes followed by a single stroke. It can be played open (clearly articulated) or closed (buzzed). This is a popular rudiment in marching and concert percussion idioms, and I’ve found a practical way to apply it to the drumset.
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March 2016 Issue