The reverse roll pattern revolves around the down,
up, up, down, up, up, down, up theory, so it is different
than the others that we have worked with. The examples
below will help you grasp the concept much easier.
Notice the dotted line after the "v" and
you can see that it captures two notes that need to
be played in an upstroke. Remember, the symbol that
looks like a staple signifies a downstroke, and the "v" signifies
an upstroke.