So many have already said it, but it really does bear repeating. This is by far the BEST breakdown of this beat quite possibly in the history of...ever. Thank you!
While this is far and away the best break down of the Rosanna Shuffle, it might be the best break down of any beat that I’ve seen. Unlike the usual “sink or swim” videos, this one lays down a solid foundation of theory and technique on which to build. This layered approach with increasing tempos is matched only by the production of the video. The inset, beat tracking, tempo log, and (especially) the “unison, tap, hi-hat” section are all on point and USEFUL. You’ve earned a new subscriber who can’t wait to practice. Thank you.
One of the best videos I’ve seen. This is the only video I have seen that really introduces the mechanic of the hi hat which is essential for this groove.
Been trying to understand this beat for a year and either it's not explained well or the teacher assumes too much or glosses over something important (like timing of the ghost notes vs the beat). Brandon fixed me in 17 min. Thank You Sir you are a Master!
As a classically trained percussionist/drummer who now plays current music, I can say this is the fastest way to understand complicated drum scores. You can spend days, months, years trying to learn a rhythm thru repetition(a waste of time) but if you use the theory you can get it down in a matter of hours. I was playing this rhythm in 30 minutes. Great video.
Friend, this may be the BEST drum video I've ever seen anyone do. I FINALLY understand it, and I have to preface that by saying that I didn't completely "get it" with Jeff Porcaro himself trying to explain it to a much younger me back in the 80s.
First off I’m not a musician but I love music. The drums are the most complicated instrument to the eye. The most important instrument of a band. If you don’t have time you don’t have music. I feel like by watching you play and give this lesson I could pick up on it. Great video!
I can't believe I've been trying to play the drums for over 40 years and never 'heard' this shuffle, I know the Texas, and Chicago shuffles etc. When I attempted this my brain blew a gasket, i didn't think I was going to get it. But I have! Brandon is like a coach! I practice it everyday, and now I can keep up, but still have a hard time getting started by my self, but it's getting better. Thanks Brandon you're a hero!!
Hi PIPI... thank you so much for that awesome compliment. It means so much! Please omit out that second half of your comment from your mind. By saying that your body won't allow you, you just disabled half of your ability to play that groove. I believe a lot in mind over matter. The mind is a powerful thing. If you keep telling yourself that you cannot achieve something, you would be limited your ability by half. I sincerely hope that by following these steps that you would be able to play the groove in no time. Keep me updated! =-)
thank you Frog Papi! Hope it helps! =-) If you are learning it. Please do a video and show me your progress. Tag me in your video. I would love to really see how it helps. =-)
I have seen many videos explaining this groove, but Brandon has really broken down this groove so well and also has put in a lot of effort in putting this video together. I like his warm and friendly personality and I would definitely look forward to watching and learning from his videos. Thanks, Brandon for this great video.
Hi Dominic, Thank you so much for your kind words and for appreciating the video. I'll be uploading another tutorial soon. I hope you will enjoy that one as much as you enjoy this one.
Best breakdown of the Rosanna beat Ive ever heard. Ive been playing some 30 years and made many attempts at this groove but never actually nailed it accurately. Probably because I never properly understood it, therefore never analysed it well enough and certainly never broke it down in such a simplistic way as you have done. Superb video, with crystal clear breakdown thats brought on that "lightbulb" moment. Thank you so much .... now wheres my kit? I need to go and nail this once and for all ... 🙂
It is really heartening to know that this tutorial helped you understand the groove after so many years. I really appreciate you letting me know this. Thank you so much!
Why do I like this lesson so much? You can hear all the kit elements clearly and the instruction when and how to play each in correct timing. In particular you can see the notation as well as the foot action. I’ve watched many presentations on this excellent groove and none of them cover all these points; even Jeff’s inspiring, original lesson doesn’t benefit from those latter points. If you don’t need them, fine, but for a comprehensive build up it’s well worth the minutes, or hours, it may take you to master it.
I have been trying to wrap my head around this shuffle for years, and you broke it down perfectly. Now I'm seeing great progress in practicing this shuffle thanks to you!
Hi Brandon ! This is Nelson , bassist of Soulkoul . This is so far the clearest and easiest way to learn and practice triplets and the shuffle . Excellent teaching method bro . Keep it up Stay Safe God Bless
This is by far the best drum tutorial/lesson I have ever seen online. What a gift! Thank you. I can not tell you how many videos I have watched in regards to the Picarro/Rosanna shuffle, but this is the crown jewel.
Where to put the dang ghost notes is what threw me back when Rosanna came out. Bonzo and Purdy were bad enough, but then along comes Jeff with his Bo Diddly kick drum pattern! You sir have explained it brilliantly and I wish there had been a teacher like you when I was starting out. Take a bow! Marty
Hi Marty. Thank you for this! I do appreciate it. It's never too late to learn something new. The amazing thing about grooves like this is you hear something new every time you hear it. I too am learning in many aspects. Thank you once again Marty.
Man I started trying to learn this about 6 months ago...watched about 20 different instructional vids on YT and they all eiher failed to present a practical approach to playing this or just had it wrong themselves. There were 2 that werent bad and almost got me playing it. But in this video by showing the progression of the beat building in bpm you make it very consumable and now I know that the only thing keeping me from playing it consistently is practice because my hands just aren't used to churning out moeler+ghost note triplets at 160 bpm without tensing up. You broke it down so anyone can see exactly where they are not getting it. Identifying the problem is so crucial in drumming as when you don't know what your doing wrong..you can't fix it. Thanks so much, I can now play this very well at 140 and am getting close to being able to do it at 160 consistently..for now gotta practice a little bit before I get it going at speed. Great vid!
@@BrandonKhoo All the thanks to you sir! You were the only one to mention the diddle after the back beat and that was my missing piece. You are a great teacher!
I didn't think it possible for a RUclips instructional video to be this good, but here we are. I could play this groove, but never thought I had the Purdy kick part lined up exactly right ( We all know where this is lol). Now I do. Bravo 👏 👏 👏
The moving bar in the notation window really helps. Also, the overhead shot that shows your right foot helps me with the syncopated beat and how it repeats. Thanks for your sophisticated use of animated notations synchronized with video.
This is, for shure, the best explanation and break down of the Rosanna shuffle !! that i ever have seen ! And i have seen a lot of them !! Thanks for this !!!!!
Thanks so much for this. I'm finally playing it after a couple of failed attempts thanks to your super clear breakdown. This one will force you to get those dynamics right on top of the coordination and feeling. Fun
OMG What A Fantastic Lesson Man !!! Im A Drummer and I Know exactly What He's Doing !!! That Is The Correct Way To Play That Shuffle !!! It Was Perfect !!!!!
Thank you thank you...practice, I can finalky play this jam. At 57, plenty of time now my studio has become my home away from home...lol. You my friend are a master teacher!!❤🎉🎉
Amazing!! 2 days of practice got me playing the song at full speed...sloppy still, but I can't thank you enough for breaking down this barrier for me!!
Different people study in different ways. I’d like to say that this method resonates with me. Thank you very much. This five step process provides an easy way to pause and practice until I’m comfortable to move on. Great insight. Best way to learn the Rosanna shuffle (for me) 😊
one of the traits of genius master drummer is what you have...breaking down complicated and fancy drumming..great video..going to practice this cool song
This is the most comprehensive breakdown of this iconic drumbeat that I have seen. Consistent use of this resource would will strengthen your kick, timing and your shuffle - even if you never play the Rosanna song live. The best part of the video, is the advice on the end. Well done and thank you sir!
Jeff Porcaro played the kick with the snare, at the same time every other bar. You are close. The bo diddley shuffle he called it. You are a good teacher. Keep it up
Thank you for your feedback Rob. You are correct . I believe I did include that bass with the snare on the 3rd count on every other bar as well. :-) Thank you for watching. 🤗
@@robmiller817 please don’t apologise, it’s ok. We’re all human. It’s all good. I felt so bad, for thinking that I accidentally left out the kick with the snare after you mentioned it. I felt relieved after realising that I actually did play the kick with the snare. Good scare. 😂 in any case, Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.
But WHY is this the best breakdown of the Rosanna shuffle? Quite simply…because most instructors merely play each limb’s part separately then have the student mirror or repeat it then combine the parts. Instead, Brandon offers CONTEXT to each limb’s part…so we, the student, may fully grasp WHY and HOW each part is played and so we may arrive at the big AH-HA moment generally faster. Big difference from simply repeating something. This is very similar to learning a new language. Instead of replicating the auditory tones and sounds of a foreign language word with no comprehension of what you’re actually saying, you instead learn the meaning and context of each word in order know WHEN and WHY to use that particular word. Then the words makes sentences and as such, you comprehend a conversation. Same with Brandon’s lesson here. The triplet/hand see-saw/hi-hat shuffle lesson alone is brilliant…and practical. Brandon’s approach to this has allowed me and I’m sure other drummers a faster means to grasp this iconic shuffle. Well done!!! *Fun exercises: import the Rosanna shuffle into other popular straight 4/4 cover songs. Also, once you can play the Rosanna shuffle, you’re not far off from the Bonham shuffle. Adjust some accents and learn Bonham’s groove from “Fool in the Rain.” (Latin drums and whistle optional.)
To me also ... this is by far the best break down of Rosanna Shuffle ... especially he wrist explanation ... makes it so much easier for hi-hat part ... Thank you!!!
This is the best break down of the iconic riff! The explanation and the slow down really makes it clear on how intricate Jeff played it. So groovy and so technical at the same time. I'm not a drummer but thoroughly enjoyed the entire tutorial!
I’ve started playing again for my own pleasure after a break of 30 years, I’m now retired and bought a Roland KVX 17 kit which has kept me occupied during this pandemic. So I’ve taken a lot of notice of the current drummers and techniques and especially Jeff Pocaro, RIP . But try as I might I’ve really struggled with the Rosanna Shuffle getting my head around it. Then I come across this video by Brandon Khoo and finally I found an instruction video that really does break everything down into understandable and workable sections. I’ve not yet mastered it but as Brandon says you need to practice and I’m sure it will prove successful. Well done, an instructional video that really gets down to the nitty gritty. Thanks Brandon
Excellent breakdown of the groove. I know for many drummers syncopation, ghost notes, and really anything outside of a 4/4 beat is intimidating. Often times some of the grooves or fills that sound complicated are really not that bad once you break them down into their parts. If you can't just listen to a song and learn it instantly, then take your time and break it down. Learn the pieces. Learn it at a slower tempo. Once you get a few basics down then keep turning up the tempo. When your playing you ultimately don't want to be doing too much thinking. You want to feel the song and you should be comfortable behind your kit. If a song is a chore then you have to evaluate why. Rock on!
This is by far the best breakdown of this groove I’ve come across. I made an oaoth last year when we got locked down, to learn the Purdie shuffle, Bonham Shuffle, and the Rosanna shuffle. I accomplished two out of the three. Was starting to make some lead way with this one but nothing, and I mean no other video has compared to this one!!! Can’t wait to get on the kit and try this one again!!! 2021 will be the year I conquer this!!!
I've always encouraged other instrumentalist to learn the drums and visa versa as well.. It helps to step into the mind of each other so that everyone can understand how one thinks and works in a musical setting.
What a great lesson on this Iconic Half Time Shuffle on this great song by the late great Jeff Porcaro. Great breakdown for all of us. Thanks for sharing Brandon.
I think I've gotten more eureka moments with this groove in the last 17 minutes in my bed tapping with my hands and feet than in the years I've been trying to really get this groove. Thank you! I'm so excited to progress next time I'm at my kit
Someone finally broke the code for me. I find it interesting that even Jeff could not make me understand. Skill has nothing to do with teaching ability. Thank you 🥂
Wow. Thank you for this compliment Miklmikl. I have to say every experience as a player and an educator led to this ability. I realised that teaching in itself is an art and I have to credit my experience with Drumeo for this. Jared and Dave from Drumeo gave me a huge insight into the methods of education as a whole. Please do check out their videos on their RUclips channel. Once again, Thank you so much for this.It really made the experience of making this video worth it.
WOW. Yeah, I'll subscribe!! WOW!! What an incredible breakdown! Left nothing unturned, and such an excellent presentation. No questions required with such an inclusive presentation, just practice time as he stated. Thank you so much!!!
I studied with the great Bernard Purdie, and it was humbling. The Purdie Shuffle, or half time shuffle or Rosanna shuffle are super similar. That said...there are no other grooves to compasre with the locomotion and feel of this groove, and this guy nails it.
I'm 55 years old and have been taking lessons on and off for years but never really "launched" to the point of playing through a whole song. Stumbled on your video because we just went to see Toto a couple days ago and their young drummer is insane and rekindled my desire to pick up the sticks again. I just subscribed to your channel and will be picking up those sticks again soon! I like your style, your patience and your attention to detail. Well done!
Very interesting in that I had to finally resort to reading sheet music to get this and learn Morello's Take 5 groove after 30 yrs of playing drums by ear! I am right handed and "play"drum open handed style. So I use my left hand on the high-hat shuffle triplets for Rosanna and then when I get tired, I go to my right hand on the ride to play Take 5. At 68 yrs old, it keeps me young and gives my brain a work out. You ain;'t kidding about the need to practice. Also started rudiments (paradiddle) on the drumeo practice pad I won from Drumeo!
Easy to follow sifu Brandon! Thanks for sharing your knowledge about the Rosanna Shuffle.I guess Jeff Porcaro's soul will be proud of you for sharing his iconic shuffle.Both shuffle came from 2 iconic drummers like the late John Bonham and from Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.Great lessons sifu!!
I would like to say how you break down and explain the process is the best I have heard from a drum instructor. You are very clear and concise. Thank you for putting this together and the advice at the end. Us drummers tend to want to reach the goal line and forget to enjoy the journey.
Incredibly insightful breakdown. This is the recipie. I’ve wanted a true breakdown of this best for years. The Hi-Hat and ghost notes on the snare is the key. Thank you! You got a new subscriber.
I found that it took me three months of constant practice before one day, it sort of "clicked", and all of a sudden I could do it. At work I was constantly practicing with my hands on my thighs, to the point where my coworkers were giving me funny looks, lol.
I ran until the same thing, believe it's from playing mostly rock 8ths on the cymbals all the time. It takes some reprogramming for sure, it'll eventually sync together.
Brother …I’ve been a drummer since I was 12 . I’m 52 now Just discovered you and your channel This is by far the best breakdown of any beat I’ve ever watched. You are clear and concise and make things easily understandable for both rookies and seasoned players! Teaching well is not an easy thing to do and you’ve obviously got all the qualities ! Well done sir …I’ll definitely be a regular viewer of your channel !
So many have already said it, but it really does bear repeating. This is by far the BEST breakdown of this beat quite possibly in the history of...ever. Thank you!
Thank you Mike!! I really appreciate those words.
While this is far and away the best break down of the Rosanna Shuffle, it might be the best break down of any beat that I’ve seen. Unlike the usual “sink or swim” videos, this one lays down a solid foundation of theory and technique on which to build. This layered approach with increasing tempos is matched only by the production of the video. The inset, beat tracking, tempo log, and (especially) the “unison, tap, hi-hat” section are all on point and USEFUL. You’ve earned a new subscriber who can’t wait to practice. Thank you.
Thank you so much for these words Don. They mean a lot. Thank you once again. :-)
@@BrandonKhoo yes, excellent teaching!
@@sirfrancisdrake2398 Thank you so much. I hope it helped you. =-)
Totally agree. Great style of teaching
The Best I’ve Ever Seen!
The way this guy pronunce the words in english makes me understand Everthing what he says. What brilliant is this. I love the way american talk
The Purdy Shuffle can be a tricky beat to learn. You broke it down in a brilliant easy to understand way. Well done. Exceptional teaching skills.
Thanks for using the correct term.
One of the best videos I’ve seen. This is the only video I have seen that really introduces the mechanic of the hi hat which is essential for this groove.
Been trying to understand this beat for a year and either it's not explained well or the teacher assumes too much or glosses over something important (like timing of the ghost notes vs the beat). Brandon fixed me in 17 min. Thank You Sir you are a Master!
As a classically trained percussionist/drummer who now plays current music, I can say this is the fastest way to understand complicated drum scores. You can spend days, months, years trying to learn a rhythm thru repetition(a waste of time) but if you use the theory you can get it down in a matter of hours. I was playing this rhythm in 30 minutes. Great video.
This is the best breakdown of any complicated drumbeat that I have ever heard. I’ve been played drums for 40 years.
Thank you Kelly! I hope it helps you.
Friend, this may be the BEST drum video I've ever seen anyone do. I FINALLY understand it, and I have to preface that by saying that I didn't completely "get it" with Jeff Porcaro himself trying to explain it to a much younger me back in the 80s.
Thanks for explaining the mechanics of triplets. Pretty much every video I've seen skips this essential rudiment of the shuffle beat.
I appreciated this also.
Amazing lesson.
By far this is the best presentation of the Rosanna Shuffle.
This is probably the best explanation and breakdown of not only the shuffle but what is a triplet and the nuances of it
Thank you Kannan! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
First off I’m not a musician but I love music. The drums are the most complicated instrument to the eye. The most important instrument of a band. If you don’t have time you don’t have music. I feel like by watching you play and give this lesson I could pick up on it. Great video!
Just plain fantastic teaching method, there might be hope for me after all
Thanks. Iam playing this for my 8th grade , nobody broke this down like you.
Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped. Would love to see that performance if you have the footage.
I can't believe I've been trying to play the drums for over 40 years and never 'heard' this shuffle, I know the Texas, and Chicago shuffles etc. When I attempted this my brain blew a gasket, i didn't think I was going to get it. But I have! Brandon is like a coach! I practice it everyday, and now I can keep up, but still have a hard time getting started by my self, but it's getting better. Thanks Brandon you're a hero!!
Thank you so much for this comment. It made my day. I hope my future tutorial videos will help you as much as this one did. I appreciate the support.
This is by far the BEST breakdown of Rossana but no matter what teacher my dumb body just doesn’t let me play it 😂😢
Hi PIPI... thank you so much for that awesome compliment. It means so much!
Please omit out that second half of your comment from your mind. By saying that your body won't allow you, you just disabled half of your ability to play that groove. I believe a lot in mind over matter. The mind is a powerful thing. If you keep telling yourself that you cannot achieve something, you would be limited your ability by half.
I sincerely hope that by following these steps that you would be able to play the groove in no time. Keep me updated! =-)
@@BrandonKhoo Thank you Brandon ! Have a lovely day!😊
Excellent breakdown, thanks! Have a great day! 😊
WOW!! An awesome lesson! So carefully planned and explained. It also shows the genius of JP in coming up with this intricate but infectious pattern.
Thank you. Finally!!! Best explanation of this beat I've ever seen. I get it now. Excellent work here sir!
The best breakdown I’ve ever seen
thank you Frog Papi! Hope it helps! =-) If you are learning it. Please do a video and show me your progress. Tag me in your video. I would love to really see how it helps. =-)
Brandon you should have hundreds of thousands of not millions of subscribers! You are an exceptional teacher!!
I have seen many videos explaining this groove, but Brandon has really broken down this groove so well and also has put in a lot of effort in putting this video together. I like his warm and friendly personality and I would definitely look forward to watching and learning from his videos. Thanks, Brandon for this great video.
Hi Dominic, Thank you so much for your kind words and for appreciating the video. I'll be uploading another tutorial soon. I hope you will enjoy that one as much as you enjoy this one.
I love how you broke that lesson down into bite-size pieces
Best breakdown of the Rosanna beat Ive ever heard. Ive been playing some 30 years and made many attempts at this groove but never actually nailed it accurately. Probably because I never properly understood it, therefore never analysed it well enough and certainly never broke it down in such a simplistic way as you have done. Superb video, with crystal clear breakdown thats brought on that "lightbulb" moment. Thank you so much .... now wheres my kit? I need to go and nail this once and for all ... 🙂
It is really heartening to know that this tutorial helped you understand the groove after so many years. I really appreciate you letting me know this. Thank you so much!
By far the best tutorial on this shuffle, gradual in complexity and speed. Way to go!
Sir, why you don’t have a million subscribers + is an absolute mystery to me…
You are a master.
Probably the best tutorial on that shuffle
Why do I like this lesson so much? You can hear all the kit elements clearly and the instruction when and how to play each in correct timing. In particular you can see the notation as well as the foot action. I’ve watched many presentations on this excellent groove and none of them cover all these points; even Jeff’s inspiring, original lesson doesn’t benefit from those latter points. If you don’t need them, fine, but for a comprehensive build up it’s well worth the minutes, or hours, it may take you to master it.
I have been trying to wrap my head around this shuffle for years, and you broke it down perfectly. Now I'm seeing great progress in practicing this shuffle thanks to you!
Hi Brandon ! This is Nelson , bassist of Soulkoul . This is so far the clearest and easiest way to learn and practice triplets and the shuffle . Excellent teaching method bro . Keep it up
Stay Safe
God Bless
This is by far the best drum tutorial/lesson I have ever seen online. What a gift! Thank you. I can not tell you how many videos I have watched in regards to the Picarro/Rosanna shuffle, but this is the crown jewel.
Where to put the dang ghost notes is what threw me back when Rosanna came out. Bonzo and Purdy were bad enough, but then along comes Jeff with his Bo Diddly kick drum pattern! You sir have explained it brilliantly
and I wish there had been a teacher like you when I was starting out. Take a bow! Marty
Hi Marty. Thank you for this! I do appreciate it. It's never too late to learn something new. The amazing thing about grooves like this is you hear something new every time you hear it. I too am learning in many aspects. Thank you once again Marty.
That last minute was inspirational 🙃
Man I started trying to learn this about 6 months ago...watched about 20 different instructional vids on YT and they all eiher failed to present a practical approach to playing this or just had it wrong themselves. There were 2 that werent bad and almost got me playing it. But in this video by showing the progression of the beat building in bpm you make it very consumable and now I know that the only thing keeping me from playing it consistently is practice because my hands just aren't used to churning out moeler+ghost note triplets at 160 bpm without tensing up. You broke it down so anyone can see exactly where they are not getting it. Identifying the problem is so crucial in drumming as when you don't know what your doing wrong..you can't fix it. Thanks so much, I can now play this very well at 140 and am getting close to being able to do it at 160 consistently..for now gotta practice a little bit before I get it going at speed. Great vid!
This is so awesome Thaddeus, it makes the effort in planning and making this video all so worth it. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@BrandonKhoo All the thanks to you sir! You were the only one to mention the diddle after the back beat and that was my missing piece. You are a great teacher!
I didn't think it possible for a RUclips instructional video to be this good, but here we are. I could play this groove, but never thought I had the Purdy kick part lined up exactly right ( We all know where this is lol). Now I do. Bravo 👏 👏 👏
thank you so much for the feedback. I do appreciate it.
The moving bar in the notation window really helps. Also, the overhead shot that shows your right foot helps me with the syncopated beat and how it repeats. Thanks for your sophisticated use of animated notations synchronized with video.
Thank you so much for breaking it all the way down and explaining and demonstrating it in a way that no one else I've watched has.
Thank you so much Sparkly. I appreciate all these reviews.
This is, for shure, the best explanation and break down of the Rosanna shuffle !! that i ever have seen ! And i have seen a lot of them !! Thanks for this !!!!!
Thank you for those kind words Markus. I appreciate it! I hope it helped.
Thanks so much for this. I'm finally playing it after a couple of failed attempts thanks to your super clear breakdown. This one will force you to get those dynamics right on top of the coordination and feeling. Fun
I'm so happy for you! Thank you for this. It's a joy for me to make videos like this. You rock!
Brandon, thank you! That is the best breakdown of a groove I’ve ever seen! You’re a great TEACHER!
Thank you so much Pat.
OMG What A Fantastic Lesson Man !!! Im A Drummer and I Know exactly What He's Doing !!! That Is The Correct Way To Play That Shuffle !!! It Was Perfect !!!!!
Thank you thank you...practice, I can finalky play this jam. At 57, plenty of time now my studio has become my home away from home...lol. You my friend are a master teacher!!❤🎉🎉
I love this! thank you for making my day.
Amazing!! 2 days of practice got me playing the song at full speed...sloppy still, but I can't thank you enough for breaking down this barrier for me!!
my pleasure!! I'm so glad that it helped you!
The best drum tutorial I have seen on the web. Fantastic! Thank you for posting.
I really do appreciate the kind words.
Different people study in different ways. I’d like to say that this method resonates with me. Thank you very much. This five step process provides an easy way to pause and practice until I’m comfortable to move on. Great insight. Best way to learn the Rosanna shuffle (for me) 😊
one of the traits of genius master drummer is what you have...breaking down complicated and fancy drumming..great video..going to practice this cool song
This is the most comprehensive breakdown of this iconic drumbeat that I have seen. Consistent use of this resource would will strengthen your kick, timing and your shuffle - even if you never play the Rosanna song live. The best part of the video, is the advice on the end. Well done and thank you sir!
Thank you so much for those words! I really appreciate all the support and comments. 🙏🏻👍🏻
Brandon, you are a badass! Killer teaching, playing, video production. All the best!
Thank you Tom!! I do appreciate all the kind words immensely! Thank you!!
This is the best explanation and breakdown I have ever seen for the Rosanna Shuffle! Directly to the point and extremely helpful. Awesome!
Finally, after almost 40 years......
I'm glad it helped. =-)
Jeff Porcaro played the kick with the snare, at the same time every other bar. You are close. The bo diddley shuffle he called it.
You are a good teacher. Keep it up
Thank you for your feedback Rob. You are correct . I believe I did include that bass with the snare on the 3rd count on every other bar as well. :-)
Thank you for watching. 🤗
@@BrandonKhoo fuck, you did. My bad. My apologies.
@@robmiller817 please don’t apologise, it’s ok. We’re all human. It’s all good. I felt so bad, for thinking that I accidentally left out the kick with the snare after you mentioned it. I felt relieved after realising that I actually did play the kick with the snare. Good scare. 😂 in any case, Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.
But WHY is this the best breakdown of the Rosanna shuffle?
Quite simply…because most instructors merely play each limb’s part separately then have the student mirror or repeat it then combine the parts. Instead, Brandon offers CONTEXT to each limb’s part…so we, the student, may fully grasp WHY and HOW each part is played and so we may arrive at the big AH-HA moment generally faster. Big difference from simply repeating something. This is very similar to learning a new language. Instead of replicating the auditory tones and sounds of a foreign language word with no comprehension of what you’re actually saying, you instead learn the meaning and context of each word in order know WHEN and WHY to use that particular word. Then the words makes sentences and as such, you comprehend a conversation. Same with Brandon’s lesson here. The triplet/hand see-saw/hi-hat shuffle lesson alone is brilliant…and practical. Brandon’s approach to this has allowed me and I’m sure other drummers a faster means to grasp this iconic shuffle. Well done!!!
*Fun exercises: import the Rosanna shuffle into other popular straight 4/4 cover songs. Also, once you can play the Rosanna shuffle, you’re not far off from the Bonham shuffle. Adjust some accents and learn Bonham’s groove from “Fool in the Rain.” (Latin drums and whistle optional.)
To me also ... this is by far the best break down of Rosanna Shuffle ... especially he wrist explanation ... makes it so much easier for hi-hat part ... Thank you!!!
You are most welcome Marko. Thank you so much for your support. I appreciate it.
This is the best break down of the iconic riff! The explanation and the slow down really makes it clear on how intricate Jeff played it. So groovy and so technical at the same time. I'm not a drummer but thoroughly enjoyed the entire tutorial!
thank you Justin. I do appreciate you taking the time to watch this tutorial. thank you.
Deconstruction is the key. I’m a piano player but I thoroughly enjoy your process in conveying information. Kudos, BK.
I needed this. Thank you Mr Khoo.
I’ve started playing again for my own pleasure after a break of 30 years, I’m now retired and bought a Roland KVX 17 kit which has kept me occupied during this pandemic.
So I’ve taken a lot of notice of the current drummers and techniques and especially Jeff Pocaro, RIP . But try as I might I’ve really struggled with the Rosanna Shuffle getting my head around it. Then I come across this video by Brandon Khoo and finally I found an instruction video that really does break everything down into understandable and workable sections. I’ve not yet mastered it but as Brandon says you need to practice and I’m sure it will prove successful. Well done, an instructional video that really gets down to the nitty gritty. Thanks Brandon
You’re an effin brilliant explainer-breakdowner-with-definitive-historical-musical-influences-included teacher!!!
Wow, 4 decades of occasionally playing drums and this is the best breakdown ever enjoyed watching. it helped a lot. Thank you Brandon so so much
Excellent breakdown of the groove. I know for many drummers syncopation, ghost notes, and really anything outside of a 4/4 beat is intimidating.
Often times some of the grooves or fills that sound complicated are really not that bad once you break them down into their parts. If you can't just listen to a song and learn it instantly, then take your time and break it down. Learn the pieces. Learn it at a slower tempo. Once you get a few basics down then keep turning up the tempo.
When your playing you ultimately don't want to be doing too much thinking. You want to feel the song and you should be comfortable behind your kit. If a song is a chore then you have to evaluate why.
Rock on!
This is by far the best breakdown of this groove I’ve come across. I made an oaoth last year when we got locked down, to learn the Purdie shuffle, Bonham Shuffle, and the Rosanna shuffle. I accomplished two out of the three. Was starting to make some lead way with this one but nothing, and I mean no other video has compared to this one!!! Can’t wait to get on the kit and try this one again!!! 2021 will be the year I conquer this!!!
A great job breaking down an iconic groove. Thank you.
Thank you Jim!! I'm glad it helped! =-)
Absolutely brilliant, crystal clear lesson: sound, visual and progressive…even has feel. Great drums. Thank you Peter😊
I don't even play drums and I watched this whole video. Unintentionally funny, but the 'tap' at 13:45 had me in stitches, so deadpan haha
By far the best instructional video I have seen. You are a great teacher!
Excellent and very methodically complete lesson. A real drum coach.
Thank you Arnold!
Love Time half shuffle , love the way you explain it Brandon , congrats from France 🇫🇷 👍
Merci Beaucoup! I hope it helps you understand this groove.
Mr. Khoo, that is a clear explanation and it gives NON drummers like me a chance to understand what is going on. thank you!
I've always encouraged other instrumentalist to learn the drums and visa versa as well.. It helps to step into the mind of each other so that everyone can understand how one thinks and works in a musical setting.
Thank you!
A big thank you. Finally a great breakdown! 👌❤️
What a great lesson on this Iconic Half Time Shuffle on this great song by the late great Jeff Porcaro. Great breakdown for all of us. Thanks for sharing Brandon.
You’re welcome P. I’m glad you found this helpful. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
The best explanation for this complex groove. You are the best!!
I think I've gotten more eureka moments with this groove in the last 17 minutes in my bed tapping with my hands and feet than in the years I've been trying to really get this groove.
Thank you! I'm so excited to progress next time I'm at my kit
Someone finally broke the code for me. I find it interesting that even Jeff could not make me understand. Skill has nothing to do with teaching ability. Thank you 🥂
Wow. Thank you for this compliment Miklmikl. I have to say every experience as a player and an educator led to this ability. I realised that teaching in itself is an art and I have to credit my experience with Drumeo for this. Jared and Dave from Drumeo gave me a huge insight into the methods of education as a whole. Please do check out their videos on their RUclips channel. Once again, Thank you so much for this.It really made the experience of making this video worth it.
WOW. Yeah, I'll subscribe!! WOW!! What an incredible breakdown! Left nothing unturned, and such an excellent presentation. No questions required with such an inclusive presentation, just practice time as he stated. Thank you so much!!!
ABSOLUTELY P.E.R.F.E.C.T. LESSON!!! Congrats and a hug from Brazil!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Obrigado!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🔥🔥🔥
The best break down half time shuffle i've seen. 👌👌👌👍👍👍
Thank you Bachitar! I hope you took home something from it.
I swear, you unlocked this for me. I was stuck learning this for several days. You just made it go in about 17 minutes. Awesome. Thanks.
Best explanation and demonstration I've ever heard thank you so much love and respect from Ireland
Thank you so much Mick!
I studied with the great Bernard Purdie, and it was humbling. The Purdie Shuffle, or half time shuffle or Rosanna shuffle are super similar. That said...there are no other grooves to compasre with the locomotion and feel of this groove, and this guy nails it.
I'm 55 years old and have been taking lessons on and off for years but never really "launched" to the point of playing through a whole song. Stumbled on your video because we just went to see Toto a couple days ago and their young drummer is insane and rekindled my desire to pick up the sticks again. I just subscribed to your channel and will be picking up those sticks again soon! I like your style, your patience and your attention to detail. Well done!
Thank you so much for this comment! I wish you all the best in resuming your drumming journey. Once a drummer, always a drummer. good luck!
Very interesting in that I had to finally resort to reading sheet music to get this and learn Morello's Take 5 groove after 30 yrs of playing drums by ear! I am right handed and "play"drum open handed style. So I use my left hand on the high-hat shuffle triplets for Rosanna and then when I get tired, I go to my right hand on the ride to play Take 5. At 68 yrs old, it keeps me young and gives my brain a work out. You ain;'t kidding about the need to practice.
Also started rudiments (paradiddle) on the drumeo practice pad I won from Drumeo!
excellent step by step..!!!
Thank you Brandon.
Chelo from Argentina.
Thank you Marcelo!
Excellent Training video for developing practice and technique
Easy to follow sifu Brandon! Thanks for sharing your knowledge about the Rosanna Shuffle.I guess Jeff Porcaro's soul will be proud of you for sharing his iconic shuffle.Both shuffle came from 2 iconic drummers like the late John Bonham and from Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.Great lessons sifu!!
Thank you!!
@@BrandonKhoo youre welcome.See you after the pandemic ends!! Hope to see you coming to Kuching, Sarawak one day
One of the best breakdowns of the Roseanna shuffle I've found! Thank you!
You are so welcome, thanks for watching my tutorial!
I would like to say how you break down and explain the process is the best I have heard from a drum instructor. You are very clear and concise. Thank you for putting this together and the advice at the end. Us drummers tend to want to reach the goal line and forget to enjoy the journey.
BEST explanation EVER!! Thank you!
Incredibly insightful breakdown. This is the recipie. I’ve wanted a true breakdown of this best for years. The Hi-Hat and ghost notes on the snare is the key. Thank you! You got a new subscriber.
You gave me hope but it always looks easier than in real life. Now to the drums,Thank you with many blessings,Ken
Thanks for taking the time and effort to dissect this shuffle. This has been on my to do list for some time now.
I have the shuffle down but as soon as I throw in my foot, it all falls apart. I'll keep practicing. Greatest explanation I've seen of this shuffle.
Hi Prophet74, stay on it, easy does it. Your muscle memory will kick in at some point. The more you repeat the motion, the easier it gets each time.
I found that it took me three months of constant practice before one day, it sort of "clicked", and all of a sudden I could do it. At work I was constantly practicing with my hands on my thighs, to the point where my coworkers were giving me funny looks, lol.
I ran until the same thing, believe it's from playing mostly rock 8ths on the cymbals all the time. It takes some reprogramming for sure, it'll eventually sync together.
How many Rosanna shuffle tutorials do we need? Stop already! However you've explained it the best.
Like how outta nowhere you let loose on the full Bo Diddly Beat, then pause at 8:50..... you're like dang I nailed that one.
Baller! THANKS for the vid. Inspiration that every level player MUST PUT IN THE WORK! It doesn't happen over night!
Dude! This is amazing! Thank you so much for showing us all how any complicated beat should be taught.
Brother …I’ve been a drummer since I was 12 . I’m 52 now Just discovered you and your channel This is by far the best breakdown of any beat I’ve ever watched. You are clear and concise and make things easily understandable for both rookies and seasoned players! Teaching well is not an easy thing to do and you’ve obviously got all the qualities ! Well done sir …I’ll definitely be a regular viewer of your channel !
You are a VERY good teacher. Thank you!!! So glad I found your channel.
Thank you for those kind words. Thank you for appreciating this content. =-)
Thank you very much.
I second every other comment here!! By far THEE BEST breakdown of this shuffle EVER!! Thanx….