Published On Sep 22, 2024
Here is a video about applying the 4-stroke ruff to the drum set. This useful sticking can be applied many ways. Stickings include RLRL, LRLR, RLLR, LRRL, RRLR, LLRL, etc. I show you how I use these stickings on the kit as well as how I practice them.
All exercises are from my book Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion.
You can purchase the book from me at www.rickdior@gmail.com
The Drum set I am using is a 1982 Gretsch Centennial set
BD 18"x 14"
Toms 10"x 8", 12"x 8"
Floor Tom 14"x 14"
14"x 7" Snare Drum
Heads are all calfskin except for the snare drum which is a Remo coated Diplomat.
The Cymbals are
21.5" 1950's K Zildjian Ride
18" 1950's K Zildjian crash/ride
16" Sabian Artisan Vault crash
14" Sabian Artisan Vault Hi Hats
26" Masterwork Flat ride
Mics are 2 overhead Neumann 89's and a Shure Beta 52 on the Bass Drum