ELEVEN STROKE ROLL

The Eleven Stroke Roll is often applied similarly to the Nine Stroke Roll, that is, covering one full beat.  The difference is that the Eleven Stroke Roll, having one more double stroke than the Nine Stroke Roll, has a ‘fivelet’ subdivision, as opposed to a ‘duple’ subdivision. 

Similar to the nine stroke roll but with the addition of an extra double.  Can be squeezed into one crotchet beat however not very often used within the Royal Marines.  The example shows it being used in a specific drum solo where the composer has employed it as a specific rudiment.

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In Switzerland, the Eleven Stroke Roll is classified as a Stroke Roll, more accurately assigned to the rudiment family “Stroke Roll Rudiments Single-Sided”. This is because the rudiment is played continuously (without any rest) and its main strokes never switch the hand: Therefore, the rudiment can be played either right- or left-handed (main strokes). Throughout the continuous acceleration from 30 quarters per minute until tempo 88 the rudiment must be kept rhythmical: the double strokes (rolls) must be played in an easy and open way until to the practice in high speed. Furthermore, the accent on the major strokes emphasizes the rhythm and distinguishes various Stroke Roll Rudiments.

The Eleven Stroke Roll occurs in some marches but more often in compositions. Its occurrence is most often with a dotted quarter as major stroke; however, the practice structure might be quite unlikely to appear anywhere as the double strokes had to be played very fast.

Le ra de 11 se retrouve principalement dans les oeuvres basées sur l’écriture du Rigodon. D’abord écrit en binaire, aujourd’hui il s’écrit en ternaire pour respecter une écriture plus réaliste.

Il se réalise, ou en crescendo, ou en decrescendo.