Pataflafla Application

This is a beginner application for the pataflafla rudiment. Before we begin, let's learn the rudiment:


Notice that this is in standard 4/4 time, 16th notes. The challenge of this rudiment is playing two flams back to back, in alternating hands. For more resources to learn this rudiment, visit Vic Firth's website. Now listen to this rudiment from open to close (slow to fast):

First practice the rudiment by itself on the snare or a practice pad before moving on to its application elsewhere on the kit. Practice it from open to close just like in the above video until you can play it fast while remaining loose, i.e. without tensing your forearm muscles. Then check out this video to apply it as a groove and as a fill! Happy drumming!