Drag

A drag consists of a primary note played with a stick in the up position with two grace notes in the down position before it. Playing a drag is very similar to playing a flam, but hit the drum twice with the low stick.

Drag Video

Watch the video below to see a demonstration of a drag, an explanation and then guided practice with Mrs. Stewart.

Beginning - 0:43 : Explanation.

0:43 - 0:53 : Left Hand Drags.

0:53 - 1:07 : Right Hand Drags.