Hi Tommatt--
As a drum instructor, I can tell you that one of BEST ways to get answers to your questions is to learn MANY songs and then you will begin to understand the different ways that drummers play.
Accurate drum tabs are a MUST if you want to find out what others are doing. If you need some help, I would be glad to provide you with tabs.
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Best Wishes!
Lynne