There are several different ways to play the one handed drum roll and it’s a good idea to find a good video course that will break down the technique into a simple step by step method. For the time being have a look at the video below for some useful tips on one handed drum rolls.

It requires multiple strokes for each hand. The easiest way to learn the buzz roll is to start with one hand. Starting with your left hand strike the drum with the drumstick and let it bounce as much as possible. Repeat this with the right hand.You will be making a pattern similar to this LLLLLLRRRRRR.

The difference is when you played the single stroke drum roll you alternated between left and right. When you play the double stroke drum roll instead of just playing left right you will play left left right right right.

There are two ways to practice this drum roll. The first way is to use your wrists for each stroke. The second way is to use rebound.

If you use your wrists try to keep the heights of your drumsticks at the same level for each stroke. Start by playing the drum roll slowly and make sure to keep your arms relaxed.

The rebound technique requires you to get two bounces out of every stroke. The best way to learn to is to start slowly with only one hand. Let your stick bounce twice and then  use your wrist to stop the third bounce.

Look at the video below for an in depth lesson on the double stroke drum roll.

There is not a lot to it. It is just a matter of playing left then right then left then right. You are basically just alternating your sticking one stroke at a time. Even non drummers sometimes do the single stoke drum roll without even realizing it – slapping their legs etc. As you speed up your strokes the left right strokes will sound more and more like a drum roll.