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Week 8 – Flammed 3-2-1

Week 8 of the Hybrid Rudiments Video Series continues with the Flammed 3-2-1. A Flammed 3-2-1 is a Reverse Shirley Murphy (a triple stroke + double stroke + single stroke) with a flam on the first note of each, sticked following the format 3-2-1. Happy drumming!

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Fun With Flams – Flam-a-Flam

“Fun With Flams” week continues the Hybrid Rudiments Video Series with the Flam-a-Flam! A Flam-a-Flam is a group of three single strokes with flams on the first and third notes. Alternating these makes them a bit more challenging but way more fun. Give them a try and happy drumming!

Download the companion PDF here and explore other hybrids here.


Fun With Flams – Flama-Singles

This week’s edition of the Hybrid Rudiments Video Series is themed around flams. “Fun With Flams” week kicks off with Flama-Singles! A Flama-Single is a group of four single strokes with a flam on the first note. This is a simple sticking pattern and a great entry-level hybrid. Have fun and happy drumming!

Download the companion PDF here and explore other hybrids here.


Say Hello to Shirley Murphy

Please welcome Shirley Murphy to the Hybrid Rudiments Video Series. Shirley Murphy is a single stroke + a double stroke + a triple stroke. Shirley Murphy is known by several names including “1-2-3”, “Murphs”, “Murfs” or “Shirley Murphies.” Give them a try and happy drumming!

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The Didda-let

The Didda-let leads this weeks edition of the Hybrid Rudiments Video Series. A Didda-let is a single accented stroke followed by a double stroke. Enjoy this simple but fun hybrid and happy drumming!

Download the companion PDF here and explore other hybrids here.