How to Play a Rockabilly Shuffle on Drum Set

This video will show you how to play a Rockabilly Shuffle on Drum Set. This groove is used in Rockabilly tunes by artists like: Elvis Presley, The Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Wanda Jackson, Bill Haley, and others. To help you learn the rhythm, the video will show you the groove, break down how to play it, and provide some tips on how to play it like a pro.
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For a video on How to Play an Easy Shuffle check out: • How To Play A Basic Sh...
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[@WaKeUpTIs]

Hey John! You were my percussion/drum line instructor at Page middle school a looooong time ago. 2009ish maybe. I’m damn near 30 now and still appreciate/remember you as one of my favorite teachers. Hope all is well!

[@brendanb2517]

Also known as a “train beat” which stems from New Orleans street band style drums being condensed into 1 person/drum set

[@Thistimetogotogetithappy]

I'm glad that i just knew how to play the drum fill i used to do in impulse! Thank you my youtube drum teacher

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

This is my kind of music - great share, appreciated.

[@johnowensdrums]

Many thanks

[@blujay9191]

Nice and clear. Great camera angle. Good stuff. I especially appreciate the detailed breakdown of the turnaround. Subscribed.

[@johnowensdrums]

Thanks for the sub!

[@cashsteel5802]

Your a great teacher Appreciate you teachin these thumps!

[@johnowensdrums]

My pleasure!

[@keithpogue9137]

Great video and very well explained. Thank you.

[@ps1281]

Great stuff thanks

[@johnowensdrums]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HrKCA]

Cool lesson. I've been working on the train beat, but the swung eights makes this a bit trickier. Also, that bass drum looks gorgeous.

[@mrmisfit635]

I love shuffles; I'm a shuffle man. Can you do a video on the Chicago/Texas Shuffles, and the Swing Shuffle as well? Almost every video I've found on the Swing Shuffle has it all wrong. Love your videos ✌🏼

[@vurbddum]

Hi John, great video, thanks. Do you have any videos on Rockabilly/Rock'n'Roll kick drum patterns? This is the only video ive found that even refrences a foot pattern.

[@johnowensdrums]

Not yet and thanks for the suggestion.

[@StoyanStoyanov88]

What size drumsticks use?

[@johnowensdrums]

I use Innovative Percussion Hybrid (IP-HB) drum sticks. I'm a huge fan of these sticks, as they are nicely balanced and work for a number of styles.

[@michaelmakemson4390]

It’s almost sound like ballroom blitz by sweet

[@johnowensdrums]

It is the same groove. The only difference is that the bass drum is on 1 & 3 for Ballroom Blitz. Great observation and keep drumming.

[@michaelmakemson4390]

@@johnowensdrums thought so I play drums to and bass guitar I’m into shuffle beats

[@davidbecerra2987]

Hi bro, I'm from Peru and I've been following you for days and I really like your videos a lot but I have a doubt about what patches you use for your tarol

[@johnowensdrums]

When you say patches do you mean drum heads? By "tarol" I believe you're talking about the snare drum. If you are talking about the drum heads I use Remo Fiberskins, which give an old school sound.

[@RaemusGuitar]

Hi John. Firstly, thanks for the lesson :) Question: Instead of L RLL R, Could I do L RRL R? I assume it would sound very similar but is there any particular reason that you're recommending the LL instead of RR?

[@johnowensdrums]

This is a great question. This sticking allows the accent to be on the dominant hand (for me), as the doubles are taps (unaccented notes). You could flip the sticking around, but then you’d have to accent the second note of the right hand diddle. This a doable, but I find it easier to make the accents pop using the sticking in the video. Thanks and keep drumming.

[@RaemusGuitar]

@@johnowensdrums I guess the opposite way comes naturally for me. I'll try practicing it your way and I'm sure once I keep doing it it'll feel normal. Thanks again! 😊

[@Flavum]

Adjust your compression settings. It's taking way too long to open when you stop playing and start talking.

[@jimfritz2087]

Good content. But sometimes the Mic doesn't pick up your voice. Best Wishes

[@johnowensdrums]

Noted

[@rudebwoy5122]

aloha from hell :P Cheesr for this one :)

[@LOFIAD]

I thought those guys played one handed shuffle

[@johnowensdrums]

Absolutely, as most shuffles are played with one hand on the hi-hat or ride. This variation is commonly used in upbeat Rockabilly to add some variety and speed. Here is a video I made that shows a basic shuffle, which is also used in this style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpC1ioemnM1prKc

[@CatabductionsAnoym]

isn't that a triplet?

[@iRideuWatch]

Noisy hi hat stand