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Introduction to Shuffle Drumming is a comprehensive course designed for drummers eager to master the nuances of shuffle rhythms across various musical genres. Led by Jason Gianni, this course delves into the foundational shuffle patterns and their applications in styles ranging from blues and rock to jazz and funk.

Throughout the course, students will explore the history and evolution of the shuffle rhythm, learning to perform standard, rock, jazz, Texas, ghost note, and Purdie shuffles. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, guiding learners through techniques, variations, fills, and transitions that are essential to each shuffle style.

By engaging with detailed lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will develop a solid foundation in shuffle drumming, enhancing their versatility and rhythmic proficiency.

Course Content

The Standard Shuffle
Jason talks a little bit about the history of the Shuffle Rhythm as well as showing the basic Standard Shuffle. Also shows some variations for the Bass Drum in this standard shuffle and some basic fills and transitions that fit well with it.

History and Demonstration of the Shuffle Rhythm

07:28
Variations of the Standard Shuffle

07:49
Bass Drum Variations for the Standard Shuffle

08:21
Fills and Transitions

07:29

The Rock Shuffle
Jason shows us how to play the Rock shuffle, a variation on the standard shuffle with more weight and intensity so it can fit better in a rock setting. Also shows us variations on the bass drum and some fills and transitions

The Two Handed/Jazz Shuffle
Jason will introduce the Two Handed Shuffle, also known as the Jazz Shuffle, and its proper technique, variation and Fills and Transitions with it.

The Texas Shuffle
Jason shows us the Texas Shuffle, a more powerful variant of the Shuffle popularized in Texas.

The Ghost Note and Purdie Shuffle
Jason introduces two more complex type of Shuffle: The Ghost Note Shuffle, and the Purdie of "half-time" Shuffle, also Jason shows us the proper techniques to play these and their patterns in the Hi-Hat, Bass Drum and Snare Drum.

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Introduction to Shuffle Drumming

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

The Standard Shuffle
Jason talks a little bit about the history of the Shuffle Rhythm as well as showing the basic Standard Shuffle. Also shows some variations for the Bass Drum in this standard shuffle and some basic fills and transitions that fit well with it.

History and Demonstration of the Shuffle Rhythm

Variations of the Standard Shuffle

Bass Drum Variations for the Standard Shuffle

Fills and Transitions

The Rock Shuffle
Jason shows us how to play the Rock shuffle, a variation on the standard shuffle with more weight and intensity so it can fit better in a rock setting. Also shows us variations on the bass drum and some fills and transitions

The Rock Shuffle

Various Techniques for the Rock Shuffle

Bass Drum Variations for the Rock Shuffle

Fills and Transitions for the Rock Shuffle

The Two Handed/Jazz Shuffle
Jason will introduce the Two Handed Shuffle, also known as the Jazz Shuffle, and its proper technique, variation and Fills and Transitions with it.

The Two Handed/Jazz Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Two Handed Shuffle

Variations for the Two Handed Shuffle

Fills and Transitions for the Two Handed Shuffle

The Texas Shuffle
Jason shows us the Texas Shuffle, a more powerful variant of the Shuffle popularized in Texas.

The Texas Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Texas Shuffle

Variations for the Texas Shuffle

Fills and Transitions for the Texas Shuffle

The Ghost Note and Purdie Shuffle
Jason introduces two more complex type of Shuffle: The Ghost Note Shuffle, and the Purdie of "half-time" Shuffle, also Jason shows us the proper techniques to play these and their patterns in the Hi-Hat, Bass Drum and Snare Drum.

The Ghost Note Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Ghost Note Shuffle

The Purdie Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Purdie Shuffle

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Introduction to Jazz Drumming

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Groove, Feel and Timekeeping

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

The Standard Shuffle Jason talks a little bit about the history of the Shuffle Rhythm as well as showing the basic Standard Shuffle. Also shows some variations for the Bass Drum in this standard shuffle and some basic fills and transitions that fit well with it.

The Rock Shuffle Jason shows us how to play the Rock shuffle, a variation on the standard shuffle with more weight and intensity so it can fit better in a rock setting. Also shows us variations on the bass drum and some fills and transitions

Various Techniques for the Rock Shuffle

Bass Drum Variations for the Rock Shuffle

Fills and Transitions for the Rock Shuffle

The Two Handed/Jazz Shuffle Jason will introduce the Two Handed Shuffle, also known as the Jazz Shuffle, and its proper technique, variation and Fills and Transitions with it.

The Two Handed/Jazz Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Two Handed Shuffle

Variations for the Two Handed Shuffle

Fills and Transitions for the Two Handed Shuffle

The Texas Shuffle Jason shows us the Texas Shuffle, a more powerful variant of the Shuffle popularized in Texas.

The Texas Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Texas Shuffle

Variations for the Texas Shuffle

Fills and Transitions for the Texas Shuffle

The Ghost Note and Purdie Shuffle Jason introduces two more complex type of Shuffle: The Ghost Note Shuffle, and the Purdie of "half-time" Shuffle, also Jason shows us the proper techniques to play these and their patterns in the Hi-Hat, Bass Drum and Snare Drum.

The Ghost Note Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Ghost Note Shuffle

The Purdie Shuffle

Proper Techniques for the Purdie Shuffle

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Student Ratings & Reviews

The Standard Shuffle
Jason talks a little bit about the history of the Shuffle Rhythm as well as showing the basic Standard Shuffle. Also shows some variations for the Bass Drum in this standard shuffle and some basic fills and transitions that fit well with it.

The Rock Shuffle
Jason shows us how to play the Rock shuffle, a variation on the standard shuffle with more weight and intensity so it can fit better in a rock setting. Also shows us variations on the bass drum and some fills and transitions

The Two Handed/Jazz Shuffle
Jason will introduce the Two Handed Shuffle, also known as the Jazz Shuffle, and its proper technique, variation and Fills and Transitions with it.

The Texas Shuffle
Jason shows us the Texas Shuffle, a more powerful variant of the Shuffle popularized in Texas.

The Ghost Note and Purdie Shuffle
Jason introduces two more complex type of Shuffle: The Ghost Note Shuffle, and the Purdie of "half-time" Shuffle, also Jason shows us the proper techniques to play these and their patterns in the Hi-Hat, Bass Drum and Snare Drum.