One of the World's Coolest (and most difficult) Grooves, SIMPLIFIED:

This seriously is one of the coolest grooves ever created, and there’s a certain satisfaction you find in playing it. Maybe it’s the loose, “swung” nature of the groove. Maybe it’s the snare ghosting that adds another dimension of “feel.” Whatever the case, this is an extremely musical, challenging, but super rewarding groove to learn. Today we break down a bare-bones half time shuffle. This isn’t Rosanna, nor is it Purdie or Fool in the Rain. This is a fundamental version of the halftime shuffle that you can use to then learn the songs of your choice. Download the free PDF that accompanies this lesson below, and follow along! Practice the 5 steps, and do this with a metronome. Be patient, and take it slow. You have to keep this kind of groove relaxed. Also, make sure you have fun doing it. I think it’s one of the funnest “feels” to play.

Download the FREE Notation PDF complete with the 5 steps & extra tips!
https://the-non-glamorous-drummer.mykajabi.com/halftime-shuffle-basic-groove

There are a dozen directions you can go as you learn a halftime shuffle, so check out all these additional resources. Lots of good stuff!

Jeff Porcaro Demonstrating the “Rosanna Shuffle”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMI81yIlT0Q

Bernard Purdie Demonstrating the “Purdie Shuffle”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1j1_aeK6WA

For further listening and learning, go look up these songs!
Babylon Sisters (Steely Dan)
Fool in the Rain (Led Zeppelin)
Rosanna (Toto)
Grapevine Fires (Death Cab for Cutie)
Home at Last (Steely Dan)

Also check out an article on Modern Drummer about the halftime shuffle:
https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/april-2013-half-time-shuffle/

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