Drummers: How do I make that awesome end-of-song low tom/bass drum roll?

Question

I can't tell from listening to other drummers if it is done with a single bass drum or double pedal, I don't know if the sticking is straight or more like a paradiddlediddle, or if it's a triplet. Mine tend to sound kindof weak, unbalanced.

Are there any sites with sticking patterns? Any tips anyone has? How do you get your bd sound to sound as loud as your hands if you have a small frame?

The first three answers are not going to be selected as the best answer. People should not answer questions when they don't know the answer, unless they like looking like fools.

Answer 1

You should be able to kick stronger than you hit anyway. If you tighten the springs on your bd pedal and position the mallet part so it rests an inch from the head, you should be able to get faster hits. I can pull off a fast triplet and even a quad with one foot (sixteenth notes in 120 bpm) But anything faster, I have to use my dbl bp.
Ninety percent of it is simply practicing hitting the drum faster, yeah it sucks.
As far as the rhythm, i think its just straight sixteenths (or thirty-second notes) Some drummers do it on the floor tom, if its tuned nice and low. Those who can use the bass.

Answer 2

The most defining drumbeat in music is "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon. I never understood the infatuation with Neil Pert, he has technical skill, but he only shows that on his jazz records when he rocks a 5 piece. With Rush it's just a lot of flare and speed exercises, not style or the ability to carry a song. He isn't exactly a great drummer, he has just sold a lot of records and impressed a lot of layman. The funny thing is Phil Collins is a much better drummer but he never gets the credit. Unfortunately, a lot of drummers don't study theory so they lack the understanding of what a guy like Gadd, Buddy Rich or Dave Weckyl are doing. It's unfortunate.

Answer 3

Take some lessons at your local music store.

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

by figuring one out by urself