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Here is a way to “whip” up some 16th notes. Performing this exercise can be a bit of a challenge because of the whipping motion involved. I call the motion a whip because you’ll be playing a soft stroke, followed by a loud stroke, in rapid succession. This requires a whip of the stick and a snap of the wrist … voila!

The flams should be accented to gain maximum benefit from this exercise. Always start slow and play each exercise several times before proceeding to the next. Don’t forget to perform this and all rudiments at soft, medium and loud volumes.

Have fun and remember to lock it in the pocket!