Here we will look at the four variations of the standard single paradiddle. These rudiments have accents in them. An accent involves hitting harder or with more force than other strokes. Aim to create a big difference in volume between the accents and non-accents. Feel free to try them first without the accents. Do these rudiments at 60 BPM or slower until they are really comfortable. Try them at first without the metronome. Take great care when speeding up to make sure the notes are even and that the ghost strokes don't get louder.

Examples are at 60 BPM.

14a. Single paradiddle

14b. Outward paradiddle

14c. Reverse paradiddle

14d. Inward paradiddle