In Modern Drummer’s continuing series stemming from Bobby Rondinelli and Michael Lauren’s book The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming, this month we will continue with how Bobby integrates the idea of playing three consecutive notes with the bass drums. Included are Warm-Ups, Beats, and Fills that all incorporate playing three consecutive 16th notes with the bass drums. • The most common way to play consecutive three-note patterns is either RLR or LRL.• The additional footings of the warm-ups will make you aware of other possibilities, while further developing your coordination, balance, and control.• Fills 29-32 are four-bar phrases illustrating different fill lengths.

March 2023 Issue