Drag
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What it is
Two grace notes (a diddle) crushed in just before a primary stroke. Also called the ruff. The drag family's version of the flam.
How to practice it
The grace notes are played as one low, relaxed double from close to the head. Do not play them as two separate strokes. Squeeze them tight against the primary note but keep them audibly two notes. Alternate hands, keep primaries at full height, and resist the urge to let the grace notes get loud.
Where you'll hear it
Anywhere there is a snare drum. Rudimental, concert, jazz comping, and it sounds like ghost notes on the kit.
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