Five-Stroke Open & Closed Roll – Quiz | Course 10

What is the key difference between the open and closed versions of the five-stroke roll?

The open version is always louder; the closed version is always softer

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The open version uses the rebound method and can be played at a moderate tempo; the closed version uses the buzz stroke and requires a faster tempo to sound like a roll

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The open version is only played on the snare drum; the closed version works anywhere on the kit

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The open version always starts on the right hand; the closed version always starts on the left

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What is the “outside release motion” Ralph describes in the open five-stroke roll?

Moving the stick away from the drum between strokes to give the head more resonance

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Playing strokes on the outer rim of the drum for a crisper attack

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The upward, outward motion of the hand as it completes the double stroke — the way the stick rises after the rebound before a stressed or final note

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Releasing the stick from the fingers to let gravity bring it back down

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True or False: In the closed five-stroke roll, you are still playing five distinct strokes — just faster.

True

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False

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Why does Ralph recommend extra practice on left-hand leads in the five-stroke roll?

Because the left hand naturally has better rebound on most drum heads

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Because right-hand leads are specific to orchestral drumming and don’t carry over to the set

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Because most players’ left hands are weaker — deliberate practice on left-hand leads is what builds the balance you need for a roll that sounds even from both sides

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Because left-hand leads allow you to use the outside release motion more naturally

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