Add A Note

Add A Note – Progressive Flam Development Exercise

Add A Note is a progressive snare drum exercise designed to develop flam control, inner-note accuracy, hand coordination, and muscle memory.

Written in 6/8 time, the exercise begins with a simple rhythmic foundation and gradually introduces additional flams and inner notes. Each new note becomes part of the continuing pattern, allowing players to build complexity step by step while reinforcing consistent timing, stick control, and rhythmic accuracy.

Players complete the exercise first with a right-hand lead, then repeat it with a left-hand lead. Both stickings are included to encourage balanced development between hands.

Ideal for individual practice, marching snare drummers, and full snare lines, Add A Note provides band directors, percussion instructors, and students with a structured approach to developing fundamental flam technique and coordination.

Whether used as a daily snare drum warm-up, an individual technique exercise, or part of a marching drumline’s fundamentals routine, Add A Note helps percussionists build cleaner flams, stronger chops, improved hand independence, and greater confidence with compound-meter rhythms.