SIX STROKE ROLL

The Six Stroke Roll is a slightly less common, but audibly interesting rudiment.  It is commonly written over one beat, and can be interpreted different ways within the traditional style.  For example, it can be played as a straight ‘duple’ subdivided roll, or it can be played ‘slurred,’ in which the notes would resemble a sIxtuplet.

The six stroke roll seen here in Drum Scherzo gives the feel of it being swung and in a triplet feel.  Not often seen within military solos or marches but can be used in various studies.  The six stroke roll can be played very straight or slightly swung.

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In Switzerland, the Six Stroke Roll, (left ; right) is classified as a Stroke Roll, more accurately assigned to the rudiment family “Stroke Roll Rudiments with an after-stroke”. This is because the rudiment is played continuously (without a rest) and with the help of a look-up stroke the figure always starts with the same hand. The side is indicated in the rudimental name (left and right). Throughout the continuous acceleration from 30 quarters per minute until tempo 120, the rudiment must be kept rhythmical: the double strokes (rolls) should be played in an easy and open way until to the practice in high speed. Even more important is the rhythm of the major sixteenth-notes as the look-up is often clenched and unrhythmic. Furthermore, the accent on the major strokes emphasizes the rhythm and distinguishes various Stroke Roll Rudiments.

The Six Stroke Roll is often found in compositions in its practice structure.

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