Combinations in 2/4 p.33 №1

Book page 33 Sticking RL RLR LR LRL Mixed 8ths & triplets · 2/4 Suggested start 72 BPM

R L

R L R

L R

L R L

R L

R L R

L R

L R L

As written, the exercise loops these 2 measures; Stone's instruction is 20 repetitions without stopping.

What this trains

The measure mixes duple and triplet beats — let stage 1's per-note clicks teach the shift before dropping to the beat.

Every stroke alternates — pure singles, so the challenge is evenness of sound and spacing, not sticking memory. The right hand leads throughout; pair this exercise with its mirrored neighbor to balance the lead. The hands share the work evenly — 10 strokes each per cycle.

Watch p.33 №1 played Jumps to this exercise · DDrummer project on YouTube

Common questions

What tempo should I start p.33 №1 at?: Start at 72 BPM with a click on every note (stage 1). Stone gives no metronome marks — the working convention for Combinations in 2/4 is to build from 72 toward 144 BPM before moving on, raising the tempo only after a clean 20-rep run.
How many times should I repeat it?: Stone's instruction is explicit: play each rhythm 20 times without stopping, then go on to the next. The app counts the 20 for you and stops the run automatically.
What should I listen for in pure singles?: Matched sound between the hands. At any tempo, close your eyes for a rep and check that you cannot hear which hand is playing — that evenness is the entire point of the exercise.