Single Paradiddle
How to use the rudiment metronome
Pick a rudiment from the dropdown, organized into the four PAS rudiment families: Roll, Diddle, Flam, and Drag. Each one is clicked back at the correct sticking, with the right hand (R) and left hand (L) played as two distinct pitches so you can hear the pattern, not just see it.
Set your BPM and click "Start". The row of letters shows the sticking for the whole pattern, with accented notes shown darker and the current note flashing as it plays. Flams and drags show a small grace-note letter before the main hand that plays it.
Turn off Show sticking if you want to test yourself on the pattern by ear before checking the letters.
As with any rudiment, start slow and focus on evenness between the accented and unaccented notes (and, for flams and drags, a tight gap between the grace notes and the main note) before gradually increasing the tempo.
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