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Grooves

Shuffles & Half-Time Feels

Texas, Chicago, Purdie and the half-time shuffle.

Levels
L4–L8
Instructor
Tommy
Includes
play-alongs
5 lessons1h 31mPDF per lesson

5 lessons

What you'll play.

  1. 01

    The Basic Shuffle

    Triplet hats, the skip note and where the kick sits.

    Level
    L4
    Duration
    14 min
    Tempo range
    90–140 BPM
    Tags
    blues
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  2. 02

    Texas vs Chicago Shuffle

    Two traditions, two hi-hat approaches.

    Level
    L5
    Duration
    16 min
    Tempo range
    100–150 BPM
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  3. 03

    The Half-Time Shuffle

    Home at Last, Rosanna, Fool in the Rain — the anatomy.

    Level
    L7
    Duration
    22 min
    Tempo range
    80–100 BPM
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  4. 04

    The Purdie Shuffle Deep Dive

    Ghost notes, hat openings and the swing ratio.

    Level
    L8
    Duration
    24 min
    Tempo range
    85–100 BPM
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  5. 05

    Half-Time Feels Without the Shuffle

    Modern half-time grooves for pop, hip-hop and metal.

    Level
    L5
    Duration
    15 min
    Tempo range
    70–95 BPM
    Tags
    hip-hop
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