This is a great little warm-up exercise that I use in order to get my wrists and fingers feeling loose but in control before a gig.
It's basically a combination of a five-stroke roll, with a five stroke ruff following it, only the ruff has a twist. The four notes preceding the fifth are actually two sets of double strokes.
Here is the transcription:
As you can see, I have noted the fingering, which requires you to alternate the pattern between the left and right hand.
I find this a really worthwhile exercise to perform before gigs and in my own spare time. It's a really good control exercise because, at first, you really have to make an effort to separate the rolls properly. Also, it's a more fun way to practice your double strokes!
Below is a video demo:
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