Using the conventional grip, Rich demonstrated a one hand non-stop roll, that would rival two handed rolls by pro drummers. Watching it, (on Carson), his index and middle fingers would look like a blur, as did the one stick. It had a constant in-time throughout roll sound! I've been trying it, and now have Marnie trying it, which he is getting it down better than me. He doesn't have it down yet,,,,but I can tell he will, if he works at it everyday.

Doing that, makes for wonderful sounds when going to the other drums with the other hand. Throw in the feet, and wow! Sounds like two drummers!

With only going directly up and down, (not side to side,,,,do them later), start slowly, about 3 beats per second and work up to about 15. Past that, and you're really off to the races! Remember to have it be constant, at all speeds,,,no triplets or such. Unistrikes! And to sound like a steady roll

Good luck!
John

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