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by Joe Morello

Triplets With Buzz Rolls

Going f rom single s trokes to buzz (m ult ip le rebound) s trokes requires a d if ferent pres-sure, which is controlled primarily with the fingers. The important thing to remember

here is that "pressure" does not mea n "rigidity " or "tension." So these exercise s, then ,

will help develop the sensitivity in the fingers that is necessary to control this pressure.You m ust be able to imm edia tely apply the pressure when needed for a buzz, and then be

able to immediately release it for single strokes.

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This material is excerpted from  Master Stud ies , by Joe Morello, published by Modern Drummer Publications.