In this final part of my Basic Hand Technique Revisited Series I show you how I approach the closed roll. These types of rolls are also known as Buzz rolls, orchestra rolls and press rolls.
Here are the Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
2:03 The Orchestra Snare Drum
4:03 Types of Sticks I use for Rolls
6:45 Buzz Exercises and Hand Position
13:48 Roll Dynamics

For more hand technique videos please see this playlist
   • Rick Dior's Hand Technique Playlist  
The equipment I am using in this video is:
A Ludwig 5"x 14" Maple Concert Snare Drum
A 4" x 14" Copper Pearl Marvin Smitty Smith Signature Drum
My own Custom Sticks:
Leopardwood 74 grams Barrel Tip
Persimmon Reverse Tip 65 grams
Tigerwood Reverse Tip 67 grams
Leopardwood Reverse Tip 73 grams
My Vic Firth Signature Stick in Hickory 63 grams
These sticks are all available from me at [email protected]
You can find out more about them at www.rickdior.com/sticks