I'm curious

[k3ng]

to know the reason why this

L R L R L R L R L R L R L R

is always easier than this
L---L---L---L---L---L---L---L
R--R---R--R---R--R---R--R (double stopping or flamming btw)

I'm sure there's a scientific reason for this. And I'm just curious to know it.

[mrchattr]

to know the reason why this

L R L R L R L R L R L R L R

is always easier than this
L---L---L---L---L---L---L---L
R--R---R--R---R--R---R--R (double stopping or flamming btw)

I'm sure there's a scientific reason for this. And I'm just curious to know it.

I've never really noticed that. But, if I had to guess, I would say it's because when we start drumming, we usually start learning alternating strokes. That's how we start, so it's the easiest.

[Wavelength]

It's easier because you practice it more.

[k3ng]

It's easier because you practice it more.


I don't think that's true. I remember experimenting with it with a completely new student who was new to drums and he distinctively found it harder to maintain flams than single strokes at a particular tempo.

Technically our hands are doing exactly the same thing, but there is something in our brain and the way it functions that allows alternating to be easier. And I believe there is a scientific explanation behind it. I just don't know what it is.

[denisri]

It's called walking! Denis

[PQleyR]

Might it be because the weaker hand's stroke is most often weaker, and when you force your hands to play in unison you highlight that, whereas you're more likely not to notice when playing alternating strokes because of the accents you would probably be naturally putting in?