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Two double strokes followed by two accented notes.
Unlike the other even Double Stroke Roll Rudiments, the PAS example of the Six Stroke Roll begins and ends with the accented notes. I have often wondered why PAS decided to write the rudiment this way. However, I noticed that it would be very similar to the Paradiddle-diddle if the accents and double strokes were arranged as with the Ten Stroke Roll.
It can also be played Open or Closed (as with most rudiments that contain double strokes). To play open, use double strokes. To play closed, replace any double strokes with buzzes.
Please visit my Drum Roll Guide for more information on drum rolls.
This rudiment was added to Standard 26 American Drum Rudiments by PAS to form the current list of 40 PAS Rudiments.
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