Paradiddle

The paradiddle is a fundamental drum rudiment. Master all four variations — single, double, triple, and paradiddle-diddle. R = right hand, L = left hand.

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Practice Tips
Start SlowBegin at 40–60 BPM. Muscle memory beats speed every time.
Accent the First BeatThe accented first note defines the paradiddle's character and sound.
Even StrokesAll non-accented notes should be equal in volume. Listen for consistency.
Alternate StartsPractice starting with both R and L to develop independence.
MetronomeUse the BPM slider. Increase by 5 BPM only when both hands feel comfortable.
Apply to KitPlay snare strokes on snare, try moving accents to toms for fills.
About this tool

Paradiddle

Drum rudiment trainer for paradiddle patterns. See R/L sticking notation, hear the pattern at any BPM, practice all four paradiddle variations. Free drum tool.

Paradiddle is a free browser-based tool from South Fork Apps. There's nothing to install, no account to create, and no usage limit. Open the page, do the work, and move on.

How it works

  1. Open Paradiddle in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
  2. Enter or paste your input into the tool's main field.
  3. Adjust any options shown on the page to match what you need.
  4. Copy or download the result and continue with your work.

Why use a browser tool

Browser tools beat installable apps when the job is small. You don't have to manage updates, sign in, or wait for a heavy program to load. Paradiddle runs entirely in your browser. Your input never leaves your device, no analytics watch what you type, and the page stops working the moment you close the tab.

Privacy and data

South Fork Apps tools process everything client-side in JavaScript. No server sees your data. Nothing is stored, logged, or sent anywhere. If you're working with sensitive content, you can verify by opening the page once, disconnecting from the internet, and watching Paradiddle keep working.

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Paradiddle interface preview
Screenshot of the live Paradiddle interface.
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