Dorothea Taylor Drops #30 Flam Drags Drum Lesson

Dorothea Taylor has just launched the latest installment in her popular drum rudiment series with #30 Flam Drags. In a new Instagram post, the accomplished drum educator invites drummers to explore one of the most dynamic drumset techniques. “The last part of the drumset video all off of the left hand are actually called BLUSHDA’s,” she teases.

Drum Rudiment Series Hits 30

Since kicking off her weekly rudiment lessons, Taylor has steadily built a following among both beginner and advanced players. Her tutorials are marked by clear explanations and clean visuals, making complex patterns accessible. This week’s lesson focuses on combining flams with drag strokes for a fluid, expressive sound.

Breaking Down The Flam Drags

A flam drag pairs a grace note with a drag stroke—two rapid taps—yielding a rolling effect before the main beat. Taylor demonstrates the sequence at various tempos, showing how to maintain even spacing and control dynamics. She also highlights tip efficiency, stressing the grip and wrist motion needed for consistency.

Left-hand Focus And Blushda’s Reveal

Taylor points out that the final segment of her demonstration relies entirely on the left hand. Fans were introduced to the term BLUSHDA’s for this pattern, a moniker she coined to describe the left-hand flam drags variation. “You are going to love these!” she writes, encouraging followers to tag her videos trying out the new trick.

Series Highlights: From Swiss Army Triplets To Flamacue

In her #28 Swiss Army Triplets lesson, Taylor broke down triple-stroke triplets across the kit, while #23 Flamacue combined flams with single-stroke rolls. Each tutorial builds on the last, creating a comprehensive library of rudiments. Players can revisit those posts to reinforce their skills before tackling #30.

As Taylor’s series approaches month two, she hints at more advanced patterns on the horizon. Drummers can expect a mix of hand-foot coordination drills, speed exercises and creative fills designed to strengthen technique and musicality.

With the #30 Flam Drags lesson live now, aspiring drummers have fresh material to challenge their chops. Whether you’re polishing your left-hand lead or refining your flam-drag control, Taylor’s step-by-step visual guide delivers an engaging practice session.

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