Seven Stroke Roll

What is a seven stroke roll?

The Seven Stroke Roll combines doubles and singles in a flowing pattern. The basic structure is:

• Three doubles followed by a single (RRLLRRL)
• Final note typically gets an accent
• Creates a strong forward momentum

Success with this rudiment comes down to learning to control the doubles-to-single transition. Start slow and focus on:

• Even spacing between all notes
• Clean, consistent doubles
• Smooth transition to the final stroke
• Strong accent to end the pattern