Drum Lessons: Shuffles - Page 2

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Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #3 - Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/25/2010 | 7,840 Views | 1 Comments

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It’s time to add more ghost notes to our hand pattern! Today, we’re going to add the last triplet of beat three. This one tiny note really helps propel this groove forward. Don’t forget to download the PDF file and print it. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 5

by billy ashbaugh on 09/23/2010 | 6,495 Views | 0 Comments

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Today we’re going to expand our Rhythms that were playing on the kick drum during this Funk Shuffle Groove Workout. We’re still keeping the same hand pattern for now. Things are getting funky, so remember to slow everything down when first digging into this stuff. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #2 Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/04/2010 | 4,655 Views | 0 Comments

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It's time for some ghost notes!! We're going to introduce this concept for the Blues Shuffle hand pattern by adding the middle triplets for beats 1 and 3 on the snare drum tapped as ghost notes. This can take some time to get down smoothly. We'll begin our journey by playing the Rhythms from the PDF download on the kick drum. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #1 - Workout #5

by billy ashbaugh on 08/22/2010 | 5,105 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 5 we’re going to take a look at the final combination to play on the kick drum in a groove setting, the first two triplets. Anything involving the middle triplet can be tricky and this figure is no exception. Remember to be patient and go at your own pace.

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #1 - Workout #4

by billy ashbaugh on 07/31/2010 | 3,046 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 4, it’s time to expand the Rhythms we’re playing on the kick drum during our 1/2 Time Shuffle Workout. Today’s PDF download is going to introduce the last two triplets as a possibility. There’s still no ghost notes on the snare, just a solid beat 3 for the backbeat. Be patient, this stuff gets challenging!

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Variation Workout # 2

by billy ashbaugh on 07/24/2010 | 5,991 Views | 8 Comments

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It’s time to continue our journey into the Funk Shuffle Groove. Today we’re going to expand our rhythms on the kick by introducing the “e” and the “a”. Don’t forget to download the PDF for 12 one bar patterns to workout with. Remember, even though you’re reading 16th notes, be sure and swing the patterns for the Funk Shuffle feel.

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 07/18/2010 | 4,470 Views | 5 Comments

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In today’s lesson it’s time to expand our Rhythms that we’re playing on the kick drum to include the last two triplets. For now keep the shuffle hi-hat pattern with no ghost notes on the snare, just a solid 2 and 4 back beat. Note placement can get a little tricky here so be patient! Enjoy.

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Variation Workout # 1

by billy ashbaugh on 07/10/2010 | 5,063 Views | 8 Comments

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For todays groove concept, we’re going to keep the same hand pattern but now move the hi-hat part over to the Ride. After adding every & or upbeat on the hi-hat with your foot, it’s time to download the PDF file and start getting busy reading rhythms with the kick drum. This one can get challenging. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 06/20/2010 | 8,413 Views | 1 Comments

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We continue our journey with Blues Shuffle #1 by introducing the middle triplet on the kick drum. Remember to keep your hand pattern very steady and consistent as you work your way through the download PDF grooves.

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #1 - Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 05/23/2010 | 6,684 Views | 2 Comments

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This lesson is your introduction to playing the middle triplet on the kick drum during a 1/2 Time Shuffle Groove. Because the middle triplet can be more difficult, we’re going to simplify the hand pattern by taking out all of the ghost notes on the snare drum for now.