This idea is a great one to incorporate into your swing soloing. It ultimately splits up a 12 bar form into 3 sections with dynamic and textural changes between them all.

Part 1 focuses on the flam tap and flam accent rudiments and how they can be used to swing. When adding the four on the floor bass drum pattern you will most likely find it best to keep your heel down in order to achieve the feathered effect.

When changing up the phrasing by alternating the t...

Part 2 reverses the flam accent rudiment and combines it with the swung flam tap as a two bar exercise, then explores some further phrasing possibilities. In the video I am leading each pattern with the right hand but it is also a great idea to practice them leading with the left too. Once you ha...