What is a Moving Accent Flam Tap?

The Moving Accent Flam Tap takes the Flam Tap pattern (lRR rLL) and moves the accent to a different note in each bar, while maintaining the flam placement. This creates an engaging exercise that challenges both your accent control and flam technique.

The sticking pattern stays consistent (lRR rLL lRR rLL), but the accents shift forward a note in each bar. This is challenging because now you have to focus on both flams and accents, requiring precise volume control and coordination.

Tips for playing

Begin slowly with a metronome, one bar at a time
Keep flams tight and consistent
Make accented notes clearly stronger than others
Maintain even volume on unaccented notes
Practice smooth transitions between bars
Keep grace notes light and controlled
Keep track of where the accents are placed
Listen for clarity in both flams and accents

Common mistakes to avoid

Letting flams become sloppy when focusing on accents
Grace notes getting too loud
Losing time during accent transitions
Rushing through the pattern

Start at around 40 BPM and increase speed only when you can maintain clean flams and clear accents. Remember, the goal is precise execution of both techniques rather than speed.