A new Study Flow document has been added to virtuosoDrummer.com which focuses on the development of double stroke rolls for all 4 limbs. Attention to half-body and cross-body localizations are addressed in the exercises.

Half-Body and Cross-Body Localization involves the pairing of limbs in one of six possible combinations:

1. Upper Half-Body - Left Hand with Right Hand
2. Lower Half Body - Left Foot with Right Foot
3. Left Body Vertical - Left Hand with Left Foot
4. Right Body Vertical - Right Hand with Right Foot
5. Cross-Body - Left Hand with Right Foot
6. Cross-Body - Right Hand with Left Foot
   

Here’s a link to the Study Flow: Rudiments/16th Notes with Double Strokes - Study Flow 01

Tags: Double Strokes, Half-Body Localization, Cross-Body Localization

Virtuoso Drummer™ is very excited to announce the posting of new drumming charts that break down and promote the player's assimilation of the Rosanna Shuffle Groove. Jeff Porcaro, noted drummer of the band Toto, is well known for this famous shuffle groove. It is reputed to be one the more intricate and difficult drum performances to learn.

It is interesting to note that in most tutorial publications relating to Rosanna, the only coverage is that of the Verse motive. Yet it’s obvious that the Chorus and the Outro of the song’s drum arrangement exhibit their own distinctive groove variations as well.

We’ve just posted new charts which address the Chorus. Watch for additional postings for the Outro to be added within the next week.

Find the Study Flows for the Rosanna Shuffle right here: Virtuoso Drummer™ - Developing a Groove™ -Rosanna Shuffle

Tags: Rosanna Shuffle, Jeff Porcaro