Checklist

  1. Play the basic 12/8 groove on the hi hat

  2. Play the basic shuffle groove on the hi hat

  3. Play a selection of bass drum variations for the 12/8 and shuffle grooves

  4. Play the 12/8 and shuffle grooves on the hi hat, ride cymbal, floor tom and crash cymbal

  5. When playing the ride, play the hi hat pedal on beats 2 and 4

  6. Play open hi hats

  7. Maintain a steady tempo and groove with a click at 80-120 bpm

  8. Balance the dynamics between bass drum, snare drum and hi hat

  9. Record a 12/8 groove to a drumless track

  10. Record a shuffle groove to a drumless track