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Day: February 6, 2016

half time shuffle grooves transcription

Half-Time Shuffle – Grooves Collection

6 February 2016

The half-time shuffle is one of the most essential rhythms every drummer should know. You can hear it on various songs from R&B to rock, fusion, and pop music. Here’s a collection of half-time shuffle grooves. DOWNLOAD THE PDF The master of this groove is Bernard Purdie, whose work with Steely Dan is remarkable. John … More Half-Time Shuffle – Grooves Collection

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