The double ratamacue naturally alternates within itself and is played in 6/8 time signature here. Playing in 6/8 means you’ll have 6 counts where the 8th notes take the click. Thus, the first double ratamacue on the sheet music below starts on count 1 and ends on count 3, while its second drag ruff is played on count 2. The second double ratamacue starts on count 4 and ends on count 6, while its second drag ruff is played on count 5.
