Seventeen Stroke Roll

What is a seventeen stroke roll?

The Seventeen Stroke Roll expands the roll pattern even further. The basic structure is:

• Eight double strokes followed by a single stroke (RRLLRRLL RRLLRRLL R)
• Accent falls on the final note
• Each roll starts with a different hand

Your mastery of this extended roll will depend on your stamina. Start slow and focus on:

• Maintaining even doubles
• Consistent spacing between notes
• Steady volume through the roll
• Strong accent to finish
• Learning to switch hands at the start of each roll