Drag Paradiddle No. 2

The Drag Paradiddle No. 2 or Dragadiddle No. 2 seems to be a uniquely American rudiment that appears in the mid-19^th century.

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The Dragadiddle No. 2 in American Music:

While the Dragadiddle No. 1 appears in early 19th century drum manuals, the Dragadiddle No. 2 first appears in Bruce & Emmett (1862) as the Drag Paradiddle No. 2. Later, Strube (1869) also uses this terminology.

In B&E, the Dragadiddle No. 2 begins with a drag, for a total of three drags. In Strube, however, the rudiment begins with an accented stroke.

Unfortunately, this rudiment does not appear, named or unnamed, in early-19^th century drum manuals. Further study should explore whether this rudiment is used in other mid-19^th century manuals. 

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