Part 3 · Rudiments · Chapter 37

The Single Drag Tap

The single drag tap is a drag followed by a tap with the other hand: llR L, rrL R. The main note of the drag is accented.

EXAMPLE 37.1Single drag taps
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EXAMPLE 37.2Two bars with bass drum
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Accent and tapTIP

Big accent on the drag, small tap after it. The contrast is what makes it sound musical.

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