The Multiple Bounce Roll is another popular rudiment, and like the other roll rudiments is easily remembered. The Multiple Bounce Roll is an alternating rudiment, and can be started with either the right or left hand. Alternating handed strokes with no specific number of bounces with the goal to produce an ‘even clean tone.’ The Multiple Bounce Roll can also be called a ‘buzz roll.’
Start by striking the drum surface, then alternately strike the drum surface with the opposite hand. Use a metronome to produce clean, well-time strokes that are evenly spaced.
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