flams
Grace note strokes
Flams are lies or deceptions, though the word is uncommon outside certain expressions.
In drumming, a flam is a rudiment where a grace note precedes the main stroke, creating a slightly thickened sound: The snare pattern opens with alternating flams.
To flam is to deceive or trick, related to flimflam.
Drum sticking pattern
- rudimentsElementary first principles
- snareDevice for catching prey
- stickworkSkill with a stick
- accentRegional speech pattern
roll · tap · backbeat · fill · drumline · percussion · drumstick · kit
paradiddle
Drum sticking pattern
accent · roll · tap · backbeat · fill · drumline · percussion · drumstick · kit · toms
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
syncopation · pulse · meter · swing · time · pattern · flow · sequence · measure · pace
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
timing · control · speed · execution · accuracy · wrist · rebound · touch · dynamics · articulation
- drum lessonssnare drum, rudiments, practice pad, drum rolls, stick control
- drummingsnare drum, drum roll, drumroll, beat, drumsticks
- rhythmsbeat, rhythm, syncopation, offbeat, cadence
flamstruths
Accurate statements about reality
facts · verities · realities · straight talk · gospel
flamsgenuine articles
Authentic items, not counterfeits
real deals · authenticities · legitimacies · bona fides · originals
inflamed, inflammation, inflammable, inflammatory, noninflammatory