This play-a-long features a 12/8 groove that based on two different beats. It provides a great exercise for playing in odd time. Take a look at the provided shee music and watch the video.

So what is an off-beat? When you play a song, there is almost always a pattern to the way you accent, whether that pattern is with cymbal work, or with the snare. Regular patterns accent on what is called the ‘on-beat.’