{"id":9463,"date":"2015-07-01T01:29:45","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T08:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/blog\/?p=9463"},"modified":"2023-11-14T14:39:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:39:32","slug":"flam-drag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam-drag\/","title":{"rendered":"Flam Drag"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>How To Play A Flam Drag<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<p>The flam drag is a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/rudiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drum rudiment<\/a> that combines flams and drags in a triplet feel. It\u2019s a perfect exercise for developing hand coordination and sounds great in fills, solos and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play A Flam Drag - Drum Rudiment Lesson\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4FOTuVjdsZQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/23160240\/30-flam-drag.svg\" alt=\"flam drag drum rudiment notation\" class=\"wp-image-39086\" style=\"width:840px;height:87px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flam drag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\">\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Definition\">What is a flam drag?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tips\">Tips for playing the flam drag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Applications\">How to play flam drags on the drums<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"Definition\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>What is a flam drag?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<style>body > div.text-center > h1 {display: none;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>This rudiment is played in a triplet feel and uses the same sticking as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-stroke-roll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single stroke roll<\/a>. The flam drag is almost identical to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam-accent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flam accent<\/a> but has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/double-stroke-roll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">double stroke<\/a> mid-triplet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, play a single stroke roll in triplets. Then replace the first note of each triplet with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flam<\/a>. Finally, add a drag &#8211; or double stroke &#8211; to the second note of each triplet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what it sounds like:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/ZVjkc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>You can use this tool to practice along at the tempo that\u2019s best for you (it&#8217;s the one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drumeo members<\/a> use when practicing with the 3000+ play-along tracks inside our members area).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25ba <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-read-drum-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here if you want to learn how to read drum music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tips\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>Tips for playing the flam drag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few challenges with this rudiment. First, you want to make sure your flams are tight, with little space between the grace note and the primary note.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next trick is making sure the notes in your double strokes are equally spaced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you want the entire roll to sound smooth and consistent. Here are some tips to help your flam drags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134256\/Metronome-click-app-drumsticks-on-snare-_MG_4348-2.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice with a metronome<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re first learning how to play something, it\u2019s fine to test it out without a metronome as you get used to the pattern. But you shouldn\u2019t go click-free for long. The metronome will help you develop a better internal clock and show you exactly where the timing of your strokes is inconsistent (or where it\u2019s right on the grid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy a physical metronome at a music store or download a metronome app online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38387\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13140750\/2021-07-19-EMMANUELLE-CAPLETTE-Interview-110.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start slow<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might be tempting to get up to speed as quickly as possible &#8211; especially if you\u2019re feeling confident &#8211; make sure you\u2019re <em>really<\/em> starting each flam with a soft grace note and that your double strokes are consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest with yourself and don\u2019t increase the tempo until you\u2019ve really got it down. Don\u2019t just say \u201cit\u2019s good enough\u201d. Develop control first, and speed will come later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try setting your metronome to 60 BPM and slowly work your way up 5 BPM at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38381\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134118\/How-to-hold-drumsticks-American-grip-DSC_6212-1.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternate your lead hand<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a right-handed drummer, you probably default to starting everything with your right hand. Make sure you practice starting with your left hand too. This will give you more confidence and control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38378\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13133718\/2022-03-24-Kickin-It-Bed-103-1-2048x1328.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice in front of a mirror<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easiest to correct your posture or grip immediately if you\u2019re watching yourself in a mirror. Try to set up a practice pad and a snare stand in front of a full length mirror if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to notice if you\u2019re gripping your sticks too hard, or if your stick height doesn\u2019t look right. Use your reflection as a window into how you\u2019re doing. It\u2019s like becoming your own drum teacher!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-1024x664.jpg\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38385\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/13134526\/2019-11-25-IN-HOME-203.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Film yourself practicing<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While playing in front of a mirror will help you fix issues on the fly, you might not realize during your practice when something is wrong. Sometimes we don\u2019t notice issues while we\u2019re in the middle of playing &#8211; especially if we\u2019re concentrating hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re propping your phone on your dresser or capturing it all with a camera and tripod, it\u2019s helpful to watch your practice sessions and critique yourself from a \u2018third party\u2019 perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together a playlist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-find-and-use-drumless-tracks-and-play-alongs\">drumless tracks<\/a> at different tempos so you can practice this rudiment over real music:<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1pPXjC7HbKSmU9chVYxvEb?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Applications\" style=\"color: #0b76db;\"><strong>How to play flam drags on the drums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play A Flam Drag On The Drums - Drum Rudiment Lesson\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7H0XHUzkEJ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re comfortable playing them on a practice pad, try some flam drags around the kit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can play the whole pattern on one drum or break it up between multiple surfaces. Try the following exercises to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>#1:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/Sm-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#2:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/hm-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#3: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/6m-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"370\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#4:  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/gm-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n#5: <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundslice.com\/slices\/tm-kc\/embed\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Any surface can be part of the pattern!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With enough solid practice, you should start feeling more confident in your playing. The flam drag will level up your hand technique and give you more ideas when writing drum parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve mastered the flam drag, give the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam-accent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flam accent<\/a> a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/flam-accent\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18075215\/FLAM-ACCENT_2-2-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38548\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18075215\/FLAM-ACCENT_2-2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18075215\/FLAM-ACCENT_2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18075215\/FLAM-ACCENT_2-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18075215\/FLAM-ACCENT_2-2-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18075215\/FLAM-ACCENT_2-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/inverted-flam-tap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21191143\/INVERTED-FLAM-TAP_2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21191143\/INVERTED-FLAM-TAP_2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21191143\/INVERTED-FLAM-TAP_2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21191143\/INVERTED-FLAM-TAP_2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21191143\/INVERTED-FLAM-TAP_2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21191143\/INVERTED-FLAM-TAP_2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24091139\/DrumRudiments-NoQR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download a free rudiments poster PDF here<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24091139\/DrumRudiments-NoQR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24114109\/Free_Drum_Rudiments_PDF_Poster_Drumeo-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"email-form-include-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The flam drag is a unique drum rudiment that combines flams and drags in a triplet 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