The Double-Down Stroke
Three keys open the door to expressive playing: 1) triplets, 2) strong accents on the up stroke, and 3) the double-down stroke. The double down stroke is key to playing jigs and any three-beat meter.
Just as the name implies, a double-down stroke means you hit the drum twice, in succession, on the same down stroke. The double-down is a single stroke during which the tipper strikes the head twice.
The double-down is NOT two separate stokes. Don't strike and reposition your wrist for another down stroke. Just follow through.
The double-down is NOT two separate stokes. Don't strike and reposition your wrist for another down stroke. Just follow through.
Why is the Double-Down Stroke so important?
1. It is the CORE of playing any three beat tune - jigs, slip jigs, slides
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Double-Down Movement
The movement is: Down-Down-Up
The second Down receives the accent
Practice this movement until it becomes second nature.
The second Down receives the accent
Practice this movement until it becomes second nature.