Gina Knight - "Rosanna" Half Time Shuffle Groove

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[@dpt49drums]

I'm a drum teacher from England and I have seen several videos explaining the Rosanna shuffle and this is the clearest and easiest to understand. Great job.

[@itch53]

I've seen so many bad versions of this on KZbin, this is fantastic. Keep it up!

[@Mychannel377]

Thank you Steve! ;)

[@dynamitekid8967]

strongly agree with you!

[@kamiyasu001]

Stephen Archbold

[@samiransonowal3667]

ur dance was awesome loll

[@rnordquest]

Why not just watch Jeff Porcaro's lesson on how to play it? When he plays it he seems to go to a different place and out comes the groove.

[@giottodiotto1]

This is really the Best explanation of PorcaroS famous "halftime shuffle" I've seen... Your a good drummer, and cute to!

[@markrkahn]

it takes a little practice? Insanely difficult groove. been working on it for sooo long! Every part on this song is executed at a super high level. Check out rick beato's breakdown. Love your vids.

[@valsimotdesign]

Exactly,....I agree with you

[@olympiawashdrummer]

I'm working on it for our Yacht Rock group. Every limb is challenging, however the chorus for me, the bass drum , is the most challenging. I've found that practicing every limb independently at a lower bpm like 157 helps

[@chriswebster1099]

Nice to see a YT video using an excellent vocal mic.

[@FclefRules]

That sounds "Purdie" ;)

[@63Baggies]

Once you get past the fact that she's cute, you'll find that her explanation is actually better than the one on the original Startlicks video.

[@MrDavesf]

Gina, you're really a great drummer, but it's especially cool that you're a good teacher, that's a whole other talent!

[@krashboomboing]

Apart from the snare, and the weird part about the double handed 16ths...

[@judejon8198]

A trick : watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@harveysawyer2447]

@Jude Jon Yup, been watching on flixzone} for months myself :D

[@jesiahpayton9571]

@Jude Jon yup, been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@jaxonkabir3034]

@Jude Jon Definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone} for since november myself :)

[@marktorch9079]

5:02 That's my favorite part of the video honestly. great video!

[@Klownfist]

as Martin Lawrence would say.... Damn Gina!!!!! you ROCK!!!!!! and gorgeous as well... I think I am in love.... awesome

[@Mychannel377]

Klownfist "WASSUP!" ;) hahaha…..thanks so much!

[@twhobie]

Thanks Gina, hey that groove sounds so much like Steve Gadd's 'flutter lick'.......

[@Mychannel377]

Thanks Stephen - love the Gadd man! :)

[@scottzone2132]

I have seen many videos of drummers trying to teach this iconic shuffle. This is the only one I have seen that makes sense. Clear, easy to understand. Nice job!

[@Mychannel377]

Scott Zone Hey - thank you so much Scott! I really appreciate that!! :)

[@holeesheet2021]

You are kick ass! I am so tempted to gush "marry me..." and go on and on about how I love your personality, etc ---- but I'm not ---- I am going to say, GREAT TUTORIAL. You are a powerful drummer and teacher. Bravo!

[@Mychannel377]

+Micker Moo :) Very sweet comment - really appreciated. Thank you!

[@adolfovelasquez4446]

Eres mi inspiración eres una mujer tan linda megusta como tocas tu batería simplemente teamo mi vida toda una reyna yo soy de México té amo reyna

[@Egbertwo]

Why do u want to put yourself up against THE MASTER of this beat, JEFF PORCARO? U must have one huge ego to put this up when we can get it direct from JEFF.

[@Aristillus1]

Bert Hamer probably the most useless comment in all of youtube community. she never puts herself up against porcaro, she has her own unique and fresh way of explaining the groove.

[@JeddAhyoung]

Three years later - not that it matters - but in your shuffle variation at the end with the hi hat in place of the ghost notes, you could go a long way by sizzling the hi hat in place of the ghost notes. It would take a bit of left foot coordination along with everything else that's going on, but it would sound great! Bernard Purdie tends to do this with his shuffle, creating a distinctive sound on the hat. Nice video!

[@rustyjames4177]

Very nice, Gina, thank you. But to be honest while talking about that groove, I guess it's worth mentioning Bernard Purdie. Just to be funky enough...

[@Mychannel377]

+Rusty James :) Def! Thanks

[@musiqman7]

You've gotta give props to Bernard Purdie on the half-time shuffle from whom Porcaro (Gadd, Bonham, and many others) "borrowed" the groove.

[@Mychannel377]

+altruman2000 Absolutely! Love Bernard Purdie….awesome feel, an inspiration to so many drummers, and a fun person! :) Thank you for writing!

[@markreilly6237]

It's staying in the pocked for the whole song I found hard

[@BobCropsey]

You looked cute, gave it a listen. You explained the groove very well. But please do something with that snare drum. Tighten the heads and snares. Sounds like you drum is filled with rice.

[@Mychannel377]

+Bob Cropsey Haaa….funny. Gosh I know ~ it has since been tuned way up! ;) Thanks Bob

[@MrDavesf]

Really nice work - I think credit needs to go to Bernard Purdie for the original version, but Jeff Porcaro took it elsewhere, and you nailed it!

[@Mychannel377]

+Dave Scheff :) Thank you Dave

[@daleyoung87]

Im a guitarist.....and Im glued!

[@Mychannel377]

+SkyVector Aerial :-D 'preciate it

[@mustaphaelasri8173]

thank you for helping us.i am student at institute music .morocco

[@Mychannel377]

Hey Mustapha - I am glad it helped! :) Best of luck with school!

[@BillBrolse]

Nicely played! Your focus on the ghost tap directly after the backbeats is important as this little detail is essential, but mostly overlooked. Thanks!

[@Mychannel377]

+Frank Larssen Cool, Frank! Thanks for the comment

[@FreeDrumlessTracks]

Cool break down video!

[@Mychannel377]

:)

[@admufesUfes]

thanks, you me help very very much, sorry english baby

[@Mychannel377]

+adm2013ufes Ufes I am glad you like the video! :) :)

[@garychappell2398]

My, I love this girl. Flat out the best drum teacher on KZbin, in my opinion. She breaks the beat down to easy to follow basics. Great job Gina!

[@Mychannel377]

+Gary Chappell Hey-eee!!! Thanks so much for saying that Gary!!! ;)

[@gustavoechenique4690]

Apart you are the best female drummin you sing very well too

[@Mychannel377]

Gustavo Echenique Hey, thank YOU Gustavo! xoxo

[@richardhead3596]

Gina - Thank you for presenting this in a different enough fashion than the rest of the teachers. It speaks to me more than most of the others and there is so much clarity in your drums and vocals. Cheers!

[@professorspooky]

Great job Gina, but you know Jeff got that beat from Fool in the Rain riiiiight :-)

[@Mychannel377]

professorspooky ;)

[@GinaGDrums]

Nice groove and explanation, Gina!

[@drumstud2010]

Very good explanation and execution of one of my favorite grooves. You Gina's ROCK !!! M'

[@Mychannel377]

Gina Marie Osmar :) Thanks……Gina

[@mciuan]

great breakdown. what mics are on your snare?

[@Mychannel377]

chris mciuan Thank you Chris

[@nappicharles]

love the lesson,, after 30 years of faking it,,now I can play it,,,thank you.

[@Mychannel377]

+Charles Nappi ;) Thanks Charlie!

[@IGIVRUP]

well explained and broken down! Gina not a bad singer either :)

[@Mychannel377]

+Dan Coonan Thanks DAN!!! :)

[@Mao-max454]

いいフィーリングで叩けてますね ♪

[@tracyduarte62]

you are a excellent teacher! thx and your great

[@Mychannel377]

Thank you very much Tracy :)

[@songdoctor3958]

Nice feel Sister!

[@paulnaylor2828]

So good! 5:05 was awesome, you got a great voice too!

[@jjb926]

That's a great lesson. The snare sounds terrible though.

[@gmuny86]

Huge is more like it.... Of course i listened on a stereo system. It sounds massive ! I wish mine sounded like that!

[@JoseMorales-jn5qw]

massive doesn't always equal good.. snare sounds weird on the backbeat. her playing is good though.

[@pass-my-test]

accent love - not ghost. accent. :) brilliant vid btw

[@Mychannel377]

+Bruce Scott Thanks!! :)

[@ChronicKPOP]

Hot for teacher!

[@amediacymbalsusa]

Nice Gina a better explanation than the great Jeff Porcaro. !

[@Mychannel377]

+Amedia Cymbals Wow - what a compliment. Thank you -- Happy New Year!

[@enricoangelini7629]

I really like the way you teach, very clear and with a smile which makes it always more pleasant....good job.

[@enricoangelini7629]

You're welcome...take care!

[@Earthtime3978]

Nice explanation- that snare is off though. BTW, marry me.

[@alexcardoso4611]

great viedo. shes so funny and cool.

[@Mychannel377]

+Alex Cardoso :-D Thanks Alex!

[@dblokni99a]

i love her

[@DancingSpiderman]

Daniel H She's MINE.She's mostly used to her fans asking for her sticks as a souvenir.I want her throne.

[@Mychannel377]

+Daniel H :-) Thanks so much Dan

[@Mychannel377]

+Dancing Spiderman Hahahaaaa….

[@woodbarter5713]

Great teaching Gina. But please let us learn how to pronounce Jeff's name. por-CARE-oh. I know you'd want to say it correctly. :-) Really fun video just love your style. I used to teach as well and always tried to make it fun for my students. This is the first video I have seen of yours I will be watching more.

[@Mychannel377]

por-CARE-oh ;) Hey thanks man…thanks for watching

[@MaachoMaan]

Wood Barter - Assuming YOU'D want to say it correctly, it's por-CAR-o, like Borrow; Tomorrow; Porcaro; ...or simply the CAR that you drive.... The way you've written it, por-CARE-oh....like Arrow or Narrow, is wrong.

[@woodbarter5713]

You may very well be correct but I grew up my entire life hearing it pronounced the way I explained. I never met one of the Porcaros but I was a close personal friend of WWII ace Bill Freeman. His daughter "Becca" dated Jeff and Bill said they were about to become engaged and that he had spent a lot of time around him. Becca was a fruit cake (I know that personally and even Bill would tell you the same thing if he were still alive) so Jeff eventually called it off. So if Bill called him por-CARE-oh I guess I figured it was correct. But of course Bill was a Texan and old too so maybe he just couldn't pronounce it correctly. Thanks for correcting me if I am wrong. I would rather be corrected than be wrong.

[@BenOhHB88]

omg i've found my new goddess of drums! ;DD

[@Mychannel377]

Ben Oh My Gosh :-D Thanks for watching Ben!

[@MikeMcLarenDrumming]

right on. Great teaching style-clear and concise. I dig this song too!

[@Mychannel377]

Thanks Mike!

[@chichothedrummer]

You are a great drummer and a fabulous teacher... and your looks and lovely smile are a very welcome plus ;-) Regards from Mexico sweety!!!

[@Mychannel377]

+chichothedrummer Mmmmwah!! Thank you, thank you!!! xoxo

[@wkrp71]

GIna. Thanks. I've been trying to master the half-time shuffle as well for a long time. You were very astute to isolate the left hand snare part, which I agree, in my opinion, is the most difficult and nuanced part of the groove. On a side note, you may have noticed this, in Jeff's original demo on YOUTube, I noticed that he had a very sensitive snare with it being miked, which facilitated better ghost notes on the snare. His snare seemed to be a piccolo size. My problem have been the playing of the ghost notes on the snare, where mine seem to be too loud, which may be just the acoustics of my room and my kit. Anyway, thanks again, and your demo has been the most-easy to break down I have watched on KZbin....plus, you're pretty cute as well.......:) BMM

[@Mychannel377]

+BM M Thank you!! :) :) Sure…snare size, and room acoustics (as well as technique) all play into the end result. I really appreciate your comment -- keep it up! It's a fun groove.

[@JCMiniPainting]

First time viewer. You deserve a like for focusing on education and information and not focusing on how pretty you are like a lot of other less useful videos.

[@Mychannel377]

+TheRealDeadRock Thank you so much!

[@AlfonsoFP]

Phenomenal explanation and execution of this groove.

[@Mychannel377]

+alfonso flores I appreciate that - THANKS Alfonso!! :)

[@MikeVincentVO]

Gina - odd odd odd question. Sure I am drummer, but I am also a voiceover guy. Noticing that gorgeous gold Neumann U-87 that's laying down your voice. Love the warmth and clarity of this mic - and wondering if you know what kind of processing or tube pre-amp is being used in conjunction with this? I know - silly question, but your voice sounds beautiful through this mic.

[@Mychannel377]

Thanks Mike! I will find out! :)

[@Mychannel377]

Mike Vincent -- It was a mercenary edition pendulum quartet. It is a four-part mic pre-compressor limiter and EQ.lots and lots of tubes. ;) Hope that helps

[@timanderson9466]

Thank you Thank you Thank you, Gina! I've been playing 40 plus years and it's something I never bothered learning. Don't ask why...I just didn't. I've been watching Benard Purdie videos to get the concept. Watched Pecario's video and it still feels so awkward. Listened to Bonham's fool in the rain isolated track. Of all the videos, you explained the best and I got the most out of your video. Got a chuckle out of me when you ripped into Roseanna. Thanks again!

[@mikemartin8302]

Very well explained and executed. Also, love the humor during the lesson! Those that find the need to make their negative comments, are out of tune!

[@Mychannel377]

+Mike Martin Boom!! Thank you! I really appreciate that Mike ;)

[@squatch545]

It's funny, the second way you played it is the way I originally thought Jeff Porcoro was playing it when I first heard the song back in the 1980s. It was only later I realized he was playing just doubles on the hi-hat and ghosting on the snare.

[@jts400hp]

Hubba Hubba...

[@DavideZanellaDrum]

Thanks for your video!

[@Mychannel377]

Thank YOU for watching Davide!

[@27461Andy]

Karen Carpenter would love you :))

[@TheRebuilt1]

Bernard Purdies videos is awesome also

[@davidbrown9395]

this is the Purdie shuffle -no?

[@aquabot]

Basically, yes.

[@RaulSanchez-rc3iw]

Hey !!! You're a Nut !! And a mess !!! But I LOVE IT !! SING IT GUUUURL!! Seriously though this is an amazing lesson. Thanks!! I like the first presentation the best !! Thanks again! Sing it Guuurl !!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Great video to teach.. I might do one on this as well.. but very well done..

[@scotthiddleston8246]

A group called Toto. Definitely. Great lesson!

[@Mychannel377]

+Scott Hiddleston :)

[@heladoscuro5074]

You're such a great, talented, charming and Energetic Drummer. Marvellously Explained by the way! LUV U

[@g4ce062]

Very informative and entertaining!!

[@Mychannel377]

***** :)

[@AndyCan]

I’m teaching myself drums by taking lessons from people on KZbin. Going to try this next. Looks easy

[@yogeshwagh53]

:-)

[@Mychannel377]

Yogesh Wagh :-D

[@zulkaidanatawisastra6094]

soooo much focus in detail,, make easier to practice.. thank you georgeous

[@cleipotzful]

Wow you were an awesome drum teacher and so pretty!

[@Mychannel377]

Erik Galvez Thanks so much, Erik!

[@cleipotzful]

+Gina Knight you are very welcome Gina..watch your video again..you really did very well explained this awesome beat :)

[@gpb58]

Very nice, kudos!

[@Mychannel377]

gpb58 :)

[@stephendrummer1]

Great info, I';m curious how long do you think you spent learning this groove...Thanks..

[@Jasonstyles480]

no offense but the heads you have on that snare are not fit for that kind of snare....try a emperor hazy on the bottom and a evans genera hd dry on the top, 14x24 snare wires...sorry to put my opinion...styles from SAM ASH LAS VEGAS

[@Mychannel377]

Hey! No…that's great input Jasonis. Thanks. It's a long story with that snare -- it was in a relative's basement for years (It's a 1963 Rogers) ….and I took it to my local GC to clean it up, change the heads…tune it. etc…and I was so excited to use it that I threw it in this video without paying enough attention to it. Believe me, I hear it every time I hear this video. Hahaha….that's how it goes. Hey, thank you for watching. :)

[@AquaAnim]

Gina Knight i love the sound very steve gadd! Idk why everyone has to crank their drumheads!

[@robertmuckle2985]

Hey Gina...It's Porc(a)ro not Porc(o)ro! Got to see Toto (with Jeff) play in Vancouver many decades ago, and of course he was everything I expected he'd be:) Passed WAY too soon sadly:(

[@sadeklab]

really yes I miss you

[@markcrisp4867]

I like your personality Gina & glad you tuned that snare demonstrate the sound now , yea nice way of explaining the Rosanna shuffle 🎼😊✌️

[@VeronYong]

That is really informational. thank you! I have having trouble playing Everybody wants to rule the world by Tears for Fears. The accents drive me nuts. Would you mind tackling it?

[@NedKellyIreland]

Excellent thank you 👍

[@punypoppy9147]

Good job lady! :)

[@Mychannel377]

+Puny Poppy :) Tanks

[@MrBilgey]

good one Gina. Check out my drum track ( if you please ) message to art performed by Bill Covington. Cheers.

[@TheHasenbock]

sorry gina ur snare sounds horrible, but ur lessons are great, thanks!

[@Mychannel377]

;-) I know... I was so excited to use a vintage snare that I had just 'unearthed' out of my basement, that I didn't even tune it. I am paying for it now ahahahahaha...... Anyway, thank you for watching and I am glad you like the vids! :)

[@DAVISYNTH]

Rogers......Cleveland 13,Ohio version?

[@27461Andy]

Is the snare a Ludwig?

[@gretschludwigdrummer209]

Rogers I think ?

[@Mychannel377]

Yep Rogers .... it's been tuned up since this video ;)

[@seanwalton4687]

I've watched other videos explaining this, but yours works best for me. Good job

[@levichoe7494]

Gina...you are so great teacher and soooo cute you are...^&^ thank you so much...!!!

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

Not sure how I was watching Curb Your Enthusiasm clips and ended up here. But glad I did. I don’t play an instrument, but now I spend way too much time watching Steve Stein play guitar and now you playing drums, lol. Would be great if you and Steve made a video together.

[@littledebs58]

Gina, You are not only a great drummer YOU are a great educator. Thank you for this lesson. I've been trying to figure out what Jeff played in this song.

[@markwys]

She is good and I like the lesson. I hope people that give drum lessons learn to mix the sound we hear when watching the video. The voice is clear but much lower gain than the drums. I'm tossing my volume knob back and forth because I want to hear her talk but get blown out by the drums - so loud! ....baby wakes up and cries, wife gets mad and yells, neighbors call the fuzz, I'm in jail. Mix the video better and keep me out of jail! shuffle, shuffle, shuffle.....

[@DrLebowe]

Although the sticking is right, the feel is way off. Not criticizing, but Jeff Porcaro had a way of creating a feel that is hard to emulate.

[@brianmontgomery4015]

You're pretty good. Ghost note after 3 is a little loud but not bad. The bass is closer to a clave pattern than a bo diddley beat. Many people make that mistake. Once again pretty good. Seems like your having fun which is important.

[@davonwav]

Very well done and explained but girl~! Please tune that snare just painful! Respectfully, Dave

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

that's Evans heads...they always sound awful to my ear. Joking, partly. It's flat, you're right.

[@Mychannel377]

+Dr David Peavy Hahahahaaa…..I know, I know. It kills me now to hear it. I have since got it cranked up! ;) Thanks for watching, and your comment Dave -

[@jjbenz9633]

Dr David Peavy thats right. Plus other stuff shes got to work on

[@Marcosenmoto]

I bit my tongue trying to play that haha ...great video greetings from Argentina.

[@Mychannel377]

+Marcos Salvatierra Be careful!! ;) xoxo hahahaa Thanks! Hugs from USA

[@groethej]

Clear demo for once. As another 'non authentic' version, try two paradiddle diddles together striking beat 3 with each accented 'R'. It's a decent hibrid.

[@ianhinrichsendrummer2113]

I wonder if she can crack Ballroom Blitz which is the best shuffle I've ever heard. And hardly anyone gets it right.

[@johncardinali]

I'm a drummer Gina, not only do you have the groove down your a great teacher. I'm not surprised i'm just telling you the truth. Thanks for the post I really enjoyed it. JOHNNY

[@Mychannel377]

+John Cardinali Grazie Johnny!!! :) Thank u

[@michaelanderson2881]

Outstanding explanations. When I watch the Porcaro tutorial from Drummerworld, I ask myself again and again and again, how can he hit that delicate ghost note right after hitting the heavy backbeat!?! And that is what made him one of the best drummers of all time.

[@petevredenburgh8899]

This is the best "TEACHER" yet for this groove. She makes it easy. I say that, but haven't got it down yet, just starting. On that beat where you do it with both hands on the hi-hat, I found something. You can play a para-diddle-diddle on the hat rather than alternate hands, and it seems to make the groove better. I still can't get the kick worked in yet. That is a hard one.

[@crazymotherfuckaa2929]

very helpful and refreshing thanks :)

[@d.d.b.5228]

Thank you. Your another version of someone trying to teach this tough beat. Thank for the tips. I'm about 75% there with something you mentioned in the hand and hat. But then you have to swing it. This has been the toughest beat I've ever tried.

[@DigitalConspirator19]

Thank for explaining what half time shuffle meant. You can sing too!

[@davidson2004fatboy]

WOMEN SHOULD BE CLEANING the HOUSE and COOKING MEALS👍🍄🍗

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

Gina is very technical. Haven't heard much of her but by the looks of it she's very talented percussionist