RUDIMENT #39 OF 40 · DRAG RUDIMENTS

Double Ratamacue

The double ratamacue adds an extra drag at the front: llR llR L R L. The last note is accented and held.

Sticking

llR llR L R L rrL rrL R L R

Capital letters are main notes. Small letters are grace notes played just before the main note.

How to practice it

  1. Play the main notes alone first, without the drags.
  2. Add the drag as a soft, close double stroke from the other hand.
  3. Speed up only when the drags stay quiet and the accents stay clear.
  4. Keep the first drag a full 8th note before the triplet starts. It is easy to rush into the triplet.

Where you will use it

It is used in rudimental solos and drum corps parts.

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