12/8 Shuffle Grooves

Here is a video about slower shuffle grooves in 12/8. There are many tunes that use this groove and I include some of them here. I also show you how to work on your coordination so that these types of grooves will be easy for you to play. The exercises in this video are from my book Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion. If you want to purchase a copy email me at rickdior@ Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 2:32 Influential Recordings 7:27 Hi hat Techniques 8:23 Coordination Exercises 12:02 Groove Solo Drums are Craviotto Private Reserve 20’x15“, 10 x 8, 12x 8, 14x14 floor tom, 14x 6.5 Snare Drum Cymbals are: 21“ 1950’s K ride 18“ 1950’s K crash/ride with rivets Sabian Vault 16“ Crash Paiste 22“ swish with rivets Sabian 13“ HH Regular Hi Hats