Flam Tap

The flam tap builds upon the Flam by adding an extra note (tap) at the end. The second note is played with the same hand as the primary note.

Although this looks easy, it becomes trickier when you add multiple taps. You will essentially be using the same hand three times in a row. If you find it difficult to perform this rudiment at higher speeds, you may want to check out the free flying fingers drum lesson.

This video will show you how to play each tap individually and then how you combine them to play the rudiment.

Below are a few pattern to familiarize yourself with this rudiment. Be sure to check out the video for a short demo and don’t forget to learn more variations like the flam-accent and the flamacue.

Learn More About the Flam Tap, Drag, Rolls, and More in the Drum Rudiments Section.