Paradiddaloid – the paradiddle's superpower
Welcome to a breathtaking world of possibility, where the building blocks of creation are limitless and a single magical formula guides the way. Here you will find an indispensable tool for marching drummers and kit drummers alike. For those eager to explore a new concept, a generous breadth of application awaits. What is a paradiddaloid? We are all familiar with the paradiddle: Right-Left-Right-Right, Left-Right-Left-Left RLRR LRLL A paradiddaloid is not a rudiment, but rather a concept derived from a rudiment. It broadens the scope by substituting two variable patterns for the R and L of the paradiddle. R is replaced with Pattern A, and L is replaced with Pattern B. A paradiddaloid is an eight-part sequence consisting of two patterns, Pattern A and Pattern B, that are assembled in the following order: Pattern A - Pattern B - Pattern A - Pattern A - Pattern B - Pattern A - Pattern B - Pattern B ABAABABB Why are paradiddaloids interesting? Each paradiddaloid has a unique personality. T...
