There are three melodic right hand roll patterns played in the rhythm of "Chat-a-noo-ga" with the first note emphasized. The first pattern has the thumb playing melody notes, the second has the index finger, and the third has the middle finger. Examples are provided of applying the rolls to melodic partials and an example tune.

1. Melodic Right Hand Rolls
There are three patterns
Played in the rhythm of 'Chat-a-noo-ga' (first note emphasised).
Leo Crossfield
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First pattern with thumb playing melody notes
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Third pattern with Middle playing melody notes
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Second pattern with Index playing melody notes
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Applying the rolls to Melodic partials
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Applying the rolls to Melodic partials example tune
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