1. to play a paradiddle (a drum rudiment consisting of a specific sticking pattern) on a drum or percussion instrument
Usage: music, drumming

1. the act or practice of playing paradiddles on drums
Usage: music, drumming

Examples

• The drummer spent an hour paradiddling on the practice pad to improve her technique.
• Paradiddling is an essential skill for any serious snare drummer.
• He was paradiddling along to the metronome during rehearsal.
• The marching band's snare line excelled at paradiddling in complex rhythmic patterns.
• She incorporated paradiddling into her solo to showcase her technical ability.