3 Big Rock Endings - Drum Lesson

[@pentzzsolt]

Literally nobody teaches this for some reason, yet, you literally need it every single time you go on stage. Thanks Mike, great idea and very usable patterns!

[@jolyoncox]

Exactly! Well said.

[@patrickr.452]

Thanks for this!!! I've been playing for almost 40 years and I gig regularly, but I still find myself falling into the same ruts with these endings. I've never been very comfortable with them. This helped a lot!

[@TheJABS]

Audiences love these endings, and they don't HAVE to be that complicated or showy as some think. These are great examples, loving the new videos.

[@mikeslessons]

I 100% agree. Three to eight notes are more than enough. Thanks so so much for the kind words about the new videos Jose.

[@DanMehta]

Can't forget that after the big ending crash, we must do DA GA Boom (Floor tom, Floor tom, bass drum) to signal the other musicians to cut off :)

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

I call it 'having the last word!' 😁

[@rosslmccallum]

Awesome! Loving the flow of different shots, locations and edit so far. Lots of great personality / teaching really shining through in the video, Mike!

[@mikeslessons]

Thanks a million Ross, that really means a ton bro!

[@diognardi]

Been watching your videos for years. As a music teacher myself now, you have taught me how to teach! Love your lesson ideas, and execution/personality 🙏🏻🎉

[@mikeslessons]

Awe brother… that means the world! 🙏🍵🙏

[@perosa99]

Man, where were you when I needed you (35 years ago 😆). The thing is you are inspiring me to get back on the kit and practice! Very cool stuff👍🏼

[@takeshmode]

Ive been there kinda like a deer in headlights when i got invited to a jazz jam session got on the drums (after not playing for a year) then as the song started to end and other guys started to look at me. I realized holy moly i need to end the song with something and made some wacky stuff up because i had no idea what to do especially with jazz. But next time ill make sure to be more prepared lol

[@FredMinville]

Big rock endings! I love doing these live

[@ArgenisAlbaD]

Those are basics but super important. Thanks for the vid!

[@chrisfreeman4957]

The second one is my favorite. Been working on it but... it takes "care" to get it right!

[@zulumagoo1]

"Uuum every single rock ending!" I almost fell off my chair. rofl. Im simple. Got me again with stick point in 2nd close. Heck. I might just be in a good mood. Drumming changes a man.

[@cristaples]

Love the Mozart comment. Mike, you keep my 30 plus years from becoming jaded. I love your presentation and humour and your general bro’ ness. And all of your lessons are very fresh considering I’ve generally seen it all before. But you spin it a way that’s more fun. Thank you. I hope to meet you again one day. (Southampton was good) maybe a camp visit when time allows. 🙏

[@jean-paulrichard5133]

I always end up with a smile when watching your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@Ashlord]

Great video! I play at church and I love doing these cuz they just bring the energy up. Now I have a few more I can practice. Thanks!

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

Trash can endings! Love 'em!! Great video. Harry Miree did a great video on endings too.

[@MonzonMedia]

LMAO! Mozart saying " Gimme some!"

[@jeffreytourville6319]

Hilarious, someone says give me some and all u got is a buzz roll 🤣

[@JoeyRam.]

Great to have under the sleeve in case one run out of ideas in an unexpected cutted gig.

[@joelcarrier2088]

Thank you for this lesson. I feel like you were speaking directly to me. lol I love that you address the sillyness of recording yourself alone in the room. People tell me to look "like i'm having fun" in my videos, but I'm literally playing to no one in the room. lol. Ahyhoo, I'm stealing/working on the second exercise. I've heard so many people pull off that lick successfully, and it always sounds "badass". (sorry for the Cobra Kai reference) Love your content.

[@drumsrlife71418]

Gonna practice these right now, thank you

[@mikeevangelista1177]

Always a crowd pleaser lol 🥁🔥 a few here n there then a nice big set ended

[@eugenemak2624]

Life saver! You're the man Mike Johnston!

[@Paulswindellsdrummer]

Loving those handheld shots mate!

[@carsenpiskko9275]

I’ve experienced nailing a song on stage, only to end with a …meh… kinda trashcan crappy ending and felt like it even ruined the entire song. All three of these are great! Very helpful. Thank you.

[@502bourboncrew2]

Thanks Mike- I never really put much thought into these, I usually end up doing some sort of descending single strokes on the toms that slow down, but this gives me something to shoot for at the next gig

[@jolyoncox]

This was an excellent lesson, Mike! Very much appreciated.

[@raymondstanner9401]

Played a gig last night, got the cymbal swells but ty Mike for these simple but soooo usable, versatile and easy licks/fills/endings

[@tanmay.tiwari]

Sorry Mike I have maths exam I cannot see it now I will come back here later. ;-;

[@JimsMusicLegacy]

Exactly what I needed.

[@buckjohnson2836]

The audience typically does not remember the beginning of a song, they remember how it ended. LOL This is must learn stuff for the gigging drummer. I've heard many great songs turn to crap due to a loose ending as well as doing it myself! Great call out on this one Mike!

[@MikeNewland]

If in a hole play occasional slow notes works fine and more artistic than show off athletics trying to upstage the guitarist.

[@ddrummer1821]

The OG right here!

[@rayfabbri3759]

Don’t hold out Oboe’s! Classic Mike. Great.

[@jongallardo8006]

I’ve been following you since the old grainy quality video days of KZbin and your “fake double bass” lesson using the floor Tom and kick drum. Glad to see you sharing your passion after all these years 👍🥁

[@danieljuday9419]

As always the best content Mike Johnston! Signed back up this weekend looking forward to jumping back in to the courses, lessons, homework, and sheds! Also joined the Patreon Group for DRUM with Mike & Eddy love the podcast as well listen every Monday! Thanks for everything you do for us Mike always appreciated. 🥁🍵🙏

[@Southpaw532]

Love this video. I’ve always done right hand following the kick on the 1st and 3rd kicks, with the left and foot doing KLKKLL 16th triplets on the floor Tom. Combing the two with the last one would be super tasty. Love your lessons and the big rock ending is an essential!

[@trentmannina8342]

Nearly half the songs I play live need some type of ending like this. Thank you!

[@ManleyReviews]

du PAT DU PAT DU DU DU plat BBRRSSHSHHh

[@mikeslessons]

SKADUSH!!!!!!

[@ManleyReviews]

@@mikeslessons BRDLAbum.

[@barryhall3971]

Wow Mike, super timely video. Gig coming up in about 8 weeks - never practiced such things. Thanks. (plan to re-join MikesLessons soon...)

[@metalinyourhead3604]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I hear all of these live and have been dying to learn them. You even unintentionally taught the one where you hit your floor Tom twice and then the bass once at 0:15 and more, so thanks for that! Also 100th comment!

[@spencergsmith]

My old teacher called a floor tom 16th triplet followed by a bass drum hit a “bucket o’ bolts”

[@robsco1249]

Try Deep Purple Hey Cisco...that Is a fantastic ending...so Is the Battle rages on and lady double dealer...or Hurricane live with Gary Moore, Just awesome... listen them... Ian Paice Is on fire on those.

[@rickyvillalobos4508]

My two favorites are a six stroke roll with crashes on the accents or a paradiddlediddle between hands and kick. It usually goes HKHHKK but with every repeat my hands go from snare+crash to hats+floor tom.

[@scottiejohnson9801]

This made me smile thanks brotha- great stuff

[@Nezopontkerdese]

Thanks Mike!

[@jaakkot9661]

"I bet back in the day Mozart was like "come on french horns!"" 😆😆😆😆

[@tootallforbaseball]

Great lesson from a great teacher!

[@stufromsaturday3957]

Brilliant!! This is the one thing I've never been able to do at all, and hate the "play the whole kit" part of soundcheck with a passion 😂. Thank you so much for sharing. 👊👊👊

[@jzzdrm]

Luv those endings,great teaching

[@msparks85]

Drummer speak: "Yeah-shaka-doom-ha" 😂

[@johnhickman106]

When I think of a big rock ending, I think about “The Grudge” from Tool. It’s over 30 seconds of frenzy.

[@yasserseguradrums]

Is not silly, attitude is 85% of the job 😎👍🏼

[@philatkinson3955]

Smashbox sick baby! Yes, gimme some, shiggadabiggada!!! 🥁🤘😎

[@MikeNewland]

Love KK paradiddlediddle nicely fits into bar lines too maybe mix with something that only lines up after a year or two. Practising it on my knees several times a day. Kit is at the pawnbrokers. .

[@chasegabbard2540]

"Well how will I ever use that 😒" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gusrafael9471]

Very nice,,awesome,,Thank you Mike, God bless you

[@marceloled3597]

Thanks Mike... very useful... I'm going to practice it to test it little by little. Salute you..

[@davidwilcox9944]

Awesome lesson Mike!

[@MrPeter924]

Awesome great music song rock. Drummer. 🤘🤘

[@Juandrumx]

Not boring at all. I have always ended songs by add living the ending around the drums and completing the ending with two quarter note flams on the snare and a final crash. These examples that you made are great to practice and add knowingly at the end including the facial lol

[@ER-yq1lc]

Rad! I would add, on top of practicing these things by yourself, don't be afraid to work out orchestrated rave-up endings with your whole band. Especially on a set ender in a high energy band. Yes it's cheesy, but it's also fun as hell, not just for you but your audence too!

[@esvarlinparedes2811]

Desde RD activo ..eres un muy duro ✌

[@adarsha9698]

That is very very usefull 🥺❤️

[@johnrobinson8323]

Awesome lesson Mike! It's great to see you more often. Thanks for these very useful ending suggestions! 🥁❤

[@donaldtelain6741]

Wait... John Robinson?!

[@glennkitchen3820]

THE John Robinson?! Lol

[@mitchellstaffen5701]

This is great!

[@donmira1162]

Thank you, sir!

[@caarmstro3]

Your just too good brother

[@SICRoosterKido]

Thanks! love it

[@jameslyons1661]

Awesome video

[@petersejer3343]

Man its not silly. I want to learn it because I love those Big endings

[@Summervibes12-t5z]

Yeah, Shakadoom, Haaaa. Love it!

[@TylerHNothing]

6:12 you could always do the 16th notes as singles on the floor tom with both hands instead of the double stroke in Paradiddle-diddle. Or just one 8th note

[@jimandstacey]

Yes! This is great. I feel like I am constantly letting down the band when I just hit a single crash at the end of a song. I need to make a little more noise at the end of songs. Thanks Mike!

[@TylerHNothing]

a lot of these are really fast ones too. I like to do big drum fills sometimes at first and speed them up, and move my hands around to different cymbals during the cymbal swells. also bonham fills are good and portnoy fills

[@La_sagne]

ive noticed that im 5 times more proficient playing a song than ending it.. i can do chaotic punk endings, but normal rock i struggle with

[@terrus75]

It's so easy! But it's so hard 🤣

[@alldog222]

ty man

[@ignacioperezdelcastillo3182]

Gracias

[@ToriGirlytar]

Thanks!

[@rockytoprecordingreviews4167]

Great content? Check Killer shots? Check Incredible audio? Check Informative and entertaining? Check ✔ and ✅ Of course it's all these! It's Mike Johnston! Am I basically interviewing myself with this style of comment? Yes, yes I am... But let me be perfectly clear about this.... I mean every word! 😁 OK, I had my fun - great video Mike. I'm definitely going to have to add the changed angle on the cymbals to what I already do 😅🤣😂 Such a simple but effective thing.

[@miker5233]

I'll just get up and dance oh I forgot I Can't Dance I'm going to have to practice this man

[@aaronbarrdrums6106]

Trashcan endings!! Love it!

[@feodordrummer]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chasegabbard2540]

My usual go-to is KKRL keeping the right on the floor and letting the left go around acting a fool 🤷‍♂️

[@alanpowell24]

GREAT instructor…………

[@ignacioperezdelcastillo3182]

💪💪

[@jsspears]

Even Tommy Lee’s taking notes!

[@mikeslessons]

LOL!!! His video could be entitled “286 Thousand Big Rock Endings”. He’s an absolute master of those things.

[@nixneato]

It is absolutely not silly. Anything that doesn't let you stuck thinking "huh wait...". This falls under the same category as "Hey, play something on the drums for me". Nothing more paralyzing, the old "too many options = no options" syndrome.

[@jpsncds]

I love trash can endings. Is this the drummer from the band Simon Says?

[@vincentzito3933]

The face is the most important part...

[@Aa_tisshh]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@jonathanfazio6290]

Mikes so right about the stank face!! Hahaha that made me laugh! It’s true though adding attitude to what you play goes quite far!

[@callummasters5189]

Hey Mike what’s the Sticking you do on the floor Tom at the end of a shred?

[@Bxu021]

Man I'm trying to do this with Midi and man is it hard to make it sound natural XD

[@Peterb200295]

2:15 damn I've never gotten a submariner from a band

[@drumsrlife71418]

Just wondering but are you giving away a drum kit?

[@spiritzm]

+1

[@vintagevixensbandatlanta]

Do you have these charted out?

[@jameslyons1661]

❤😂 Shaq I do ha ha

[@the_camera_eye_8898]

give me some!

[@playinpearls5419]

this would be called the "Trashcan" ending.