Flam Accent
lR L R rL R L
What it is
A triplet with a flam on the first note, alternating lead hands each group. The classic triplet-feel flam rudiment.
How to practice it
Keep the two non-flammed notes low and even, and let the flam carry the accent naturally. The switch of lead hand each triplet is where beginners stumble, so isolate that: one triplet right lead, one triplet left lead, slow, until the alternation stops needing thought. 60 to 80 BPM triplets is the pocket.
Where you'll hear it
6/8 marches, triplet-based fills, and jazz phrasing where flams mark the start of each triplet group.
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