7-7-5-5-3-3-2 Easy Odd Note Groupings

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If you want to start playing polyrhythms – or just improve your creativity around the kit – start with technique guru Bruce Becker’s 7-7-5-5-3-3-2 exercise. It consists of paradiddles and paradiddle diddles:

The 7 is a paradiddle paradiddle paradiddle diddle (RLRR LRLL RLRR LL).
The 5 is a paradiddle paradiddle diddle (RLRR LRLL RR).
The 3 is a paradiddle diddle (RLRR LL).
The 2 is a single paradiddle (RLRR).

But we’re counting 16th notes in 4/4, so it becomes a tracking exercise. Because the accents become syncopated, you’ll have to count along with the 16th notes and not lose yourself within the sticking.


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About Bruce Becker:
An educator for over 30 years, Bruce Becker's studies with Freddie Gruber influenced his approach to drum education. His reputation has led heavy hitters like David Garibaldi, Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass, Glen Sobel, and many more to seek his teachings. Founding member and drummer of the David Becker Tribune, Bruce has recorded and co-produced 10 critically acclaimed recordings.

Bruce plays: DW Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, and Vic Firth Drumsticks.