The Purdie Shuffle Lesson You Need To See!! 🚨

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[@nickw22689]

Learning the Purdie Shuffle moved me from the depths of frustration as a novice drummer to a confident player having much more fun. It gave me a completely new understanding of groove, and allowed me to incorporate its principles into many other styles of playing. Thank God for the Purdie Shuffle!

[@wwddwi2183]

What about thanks to Bernard Purdie? He gotta get props👈🏿🫡

[@nelsonlourenco3781]

Same here 😂

[@Ohm51]

"So what you're going to do is start with the Spang-a-Lang and then you're going to tell the Spang to go take a Union break or somethin' ..." Cracked me up. I'm dead.

[@markdemell3717]

I don't have a spang a lang ,more like a, lang a spang .ugh.

[@yror732]

I'm genuinely not exaggerating when I tell you that for the better half of a decade, I have been trying to find a way to help my brain understand and process the mechanics of this specific groove. That fundamental breakdown was so helpful, it allowed me to tie everything together. It's like I just leveled-up or something 😂

[@lenfriesen284]

same

[@gohopdrummer]

10:06 "OHHHhhhh!" Channelling your inner Purdie! I just HOWLED! 🤣🤣🤣 Faces too. 🤣 Belated happy birthday from England.

[@Cromwells_Wart]

After not playing drums for nearly 20 years i recently picked up the sticks again. I discovered this guy after trying to figure out how to play doubles properly and now im on the way to being able to shuffle properly. Love this channel!

[@j.tomaselli6406]

You are the ONLY one that properly honed in on THE key item! I am buying a sweatshirt for this one reason alone!

[@jedidrummerjake]

Happy belated birthday, Rob! Don't know how I missed it. What a wonderful drummer and teacher you are! Thanks again for all you do!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks a bunch, man 🎉🙂

[@markdemell3717]

Watching tap dancers actually helped my drumming and of course Rob.

[@ShinobiKen]

@@RobBeatdownBrown Happy Birthday from the Shinobi ken🥞.

[@relevantinformation6655]

My Spang just got back from a union break. Now we’re re-negotiating with the a-Lang 🤯

[@randypaskall9505]

New old drummer here. Just found you scrolling around and am sure glad I did. 'Was' a drummer many moons ago and had some chops. Now as an older guy I'd like to become as well rounded as I can and your vids inspire that. Can't say how much it's appreciated when you break down stuff like this so I can find the count easily. I literally walked from my PC down to the kit and did a half decent shuffle right out of the bag. Look forward to seeing and hearing more from you, will be taking some of this down to blue tooth into the elec. kit. It's really frustrating as a guy who used to play to have it in the head but not be able to get it out. Your vids have really aided the motor coordination company again. Thank you kindly.

[@tmont007]

All I can say is damn! I have been way overworking this thing. Thanks Rob! You taught an old dog some new tricks...again!

[@7319Drummer]

Today’s lesson was taught by Rob ‘Shuffledown’ Brown. Excellent lesson.

[@KruddMan]

Super excellent. "Shuffledown" sounds like a funky breed of long haired sheep

[@RorRiiZzLE]

Honestly, best Purdie shuffle video on KZbin. You went into all the areas and detailed where they need to be and what to do to get there. The only other one that I learned the Purdie Shuffle as well, was a video of Bernard Purdie himself teaching and throwing in the Oohs and Ahhs and you know, like yellin out loud what he’s playing and also yelling to the people lol. What a great guy. Best tip he gives, always wear leather soles. TAKE OFF THEM SNEAKERS!!

[@lukesiuta2788]

I'm a find that 1 dislike hater I'm a get you and do the purdie shuffle on yah.

[@joearko7998]

Just coming across your page. I've been learning the basics for a year (sheet music, rudiments, beats and fills), but your content is KILLER real world stuff. Loving how you're able to take my fundamentals and now teach me to have FUN with with! Looking forward to diving into your videos!

[@AaronNetsell]

Yep...you NAILED it. My jazz swing sucks! I always knew that, but. FINALLY a Purdie Shuffle lesson that focuses on how to get better at THAT, and then builds from there. My dude...love your channel, and your teaching style.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Love it, Rob ! "Babylon Sisters" / 'Steeky Dan' has always been one of my favorite Bernard Purdie petformances ♥♥♥ Thank you for this lesson :D

[@jerrymaraccini2485]

You dont look old but it doesn't matter,your a stellar drummer and and a amazing teacher.Its always a pleasure working on lessons with you. Thanks!

[@johnvcougar]

Dude, don't get NO OLDER for a time. Happy Birthday and thanks heaps for the lessons. Your presentation rules.

[@TheStobb50]

You got me regular I’m in Scotland, I’ve been playing for quite a number of years on and off, I’m self taught and I thought I knew how to play, I knew it all, till I watch Your videos and then I realised I had of a lot more to learn, thank you Bob

[@adamthomason3986]

Awesome Rob, always great to check in with you.

[@singlesideman]

You're nailing it about the development of muscle memory. So well done. Excellent. Perfect.

[@philtrak1]

I’ve seen many tutorials on this drum pattern. This is the one which finally explains it. Thank you

[@MoonBaySickBeats]

You blew my mind! I now hear it like I’ve never heard it before. So crispy and clean. The shuffle, It’s a conversation isn’t it.

[@abdominavel]

Thank you for your great explanation and breakdown, I finally managed to learn the purdie shuffle after years without playing drums, I sat down and watched your vídeo and it went through. Now I just need to practice more and polish it and work on the variations. But thank you very much, your video really helped me.

[@mchaelfoley]

Rob is a great teacher, and unlike so many other shuffle instruction videos - he correctly reveals the true secret here... it's the right hand finger motion.

[@spicylegato6024]

Dude you’re awesome. Great drummer, even better teacher. Thanks so much bro your videos are making me fall in love with music and drumming.

[@mcsequoia5107]

You nailed it! I recently watched a video on the history of the shuffle. It comes from the sound of a steam locomotive shuffling down the tracks. The high hat / ride cymbal "spang-a-lang" is the pistons in the engine driving the whole thing.

[@archangel5627]

Wow! I don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard someone breakdown the Purdie Shuffle quite like that. Thank you so much for REALLY breaking things down in such a simple way. I just started playing drums a few years ago and I’ve been playing on and off since then. I recently got very serious about my playing and after watching this video, you definitely blew my mind! I was focusing too much on the ghost notes and not working on tightening up my hi-hat work. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@frankmartines3595]

I knew you could break it down better than most, the practice pad method is perfect, thank you !!

[@crusingcuyp9171]

Rob Brown is a very generous teacher. He will not miss even the smallest detail. I have some difficulties getting the speed up with the important right hand shuffle. But I guess it is mostly a technical and routine 'problem'.

[@JailDoctor1]

I've played this beat since 66. OMG! You've broken it down so that I understand what my muscles were doing. Tkx.

[@scottjoyce5700]

A Happy Belated Birthday Rob ,Love The Parody Shuffles ,⛪🎊🎉.

[@detectivemedia3957]

Love your feel with that groove. One thing that helped me tighten up this groove was practicing my right hand high hat patterns at different volumes while keeping the kick and snare volume consistent. Specifically playing the hats as quiet as possible allowed me to feel the shuffle without focussing too much on it.

[@joshnelsonnj]

This entire video is amazing, but that 12/8 at the end really sealed the deal. And is there anyone you love watching play than Bernard Purdie? I don't think anyone else ever experienced more joy when playing drums.

[@12ejperez]

Don't know how I've missed it but.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY to someone who is much appreciated by so many around the world. Thank you for all your contributions to the music community entirely. Not just drummers. without us applying on drums what you teach us, there would be much left to be desired of the music that we all play. I hope your day was special and happy Bro!!

[@justjahmez3881]

Happy belated birthday Rob, 7 months late! Always love watching, learning and playing along. Thanks a lot for these videos. You groove!

[@hedusoto6076]

Best purdie shuffle lesson indeed, i do feel confident i finally can crack that up

[@bloodtransfusion9318]

DUDE NO FREAKIN WAY! I just learned it while watching your video!!! THX SO MUCH Rob Brown!! This really improved my groove! It's time to experiment with it..

[@pimvcollem]

Thanks so much Rob! Happy belated Birthday Brother. Your video’s help me so much! Stated playing drums at 55 years old and still having so much fun. Love your vid’s Warm wishes from Holland 👍😎

[@vmail19]

Dude you are a natural teacher! You help me get better with things I thought I already knew! Hank you!

[@RodgerLHarrison]

Thanks! Good advice on some often overlooked pieces of the whole. Now For More Practice!

[@dohafahmy73]

Happy birthday Rob ... from Egypt. Sorry for being like one year and a half late!! Thank you so much for your effort and time. You really inspire me. I am a beginner, and I am 48!!! So wish me luck! Thanks again

[@justinshannon9076]

I see we’ve all been watching our Bernard Purdie footage... “OOOOOHHHHH!” Such good stuff. Thanks, Rob.

[@hunkschannel]

You were right sir, this was indeed the purdie lesson I needed to see, Thanks

[@jemmace2586]

Man this guy grooves!! :) I love Bernard Purdie, the man oozes class and character, a total individual, out there for so long bustin some great grooves and coming up with more than a few along the way. His instructional videos were and are so entertaining, informative and inspiring as well, I really can't say enough about how much the man himself made me feel at ease with his off-the-wall approach and very humane way of seeing things, he was a confidence booster for me and I have never even met the guy!

[@fourfoldroot6595]

Excellent Video, Rob! Best I’ve seen on breaking down that shuffle. Perfect!

[@nicholaskummer4413]

Awesome because i find it easy to play a swing groove your tutorial was really great-thank you

[@frankiesunswept]

Really great my man, I came here looking to get a Purdie shuffle over 4 for a song I'm writing and you did it for me in less than 5 minutes. Great teacher, cheers

[@ginojulius297]

Knock down ur looking good Bro.. Been here from 10 thousand.. Now OVER 102 an GOING.. Thanks u helped me a lot

[@theoneoutofnazareth]

Thanks Rob! dude, I've played drums since I was 16 - started in jazz band then went on to gig at venues playing swing, etc. I unfortunately never had lessons was self-taught so didn't learn a lot of my basics like the 40 rudiments, reading, etc.. I am embarrassed to say this is the first time I've learned the Purdie shuffle for its true feel. I played this shuffle today for like 2 straight hours but will be focusing on my shuffle now for a while to perfect it. I always played these shuffles without the ghost notes on the snare - which changes the whole dynamic of the beat. the triplet feel between the hats and the snare are so awesome. I'm also deaf in one ear and a lot of times when I'm learning a tune I can't quite hear the highs so I miss hat work and some ghosting, so videos like this breaking it down are so helpful. thanks for breaking it down man! also, your 5 shuffle beat video is EPIC, thank you so much for breaking the shuffles down (Pocaro, Bonham, Purdie, etc). I'm glad to have found your channel man, much appreciated! Justin - Atlanta, GA

[@danchavez8987]

This guy is awesome at instructing that applies to all levels...I was first impressed with rim shots...after giving up playing decades ago and coming back to it now...and the 70s when I played was all about rim shots being accents not the constant...I could not maintain constant accuracy of rim shots until Mr. Brown gifted the way to measure height of the snare...Man... that so instantly worked I've been a fan ever since...Happy B day...

[@bbradleyish]

Excellent emphasis on the most important aspect of this groove. 👌🏽

[@C-Sch]

Thank you for breaking it down like this, I can finally wrap my head around the Purdie shuffle now!

[@MrDmanMiller]

Once again, really helpful & clear video. Thanks so much! You are the man Rob 🤛

[@zachtilghman857]

This video helped me so much with this, thank you so much, keep up the good work.

[@Scanlaid]

Hey holy smokes what timing, found this today, couple days before your birthday hahah. So happy early birthday! Gonna be a nice weekend for ya I hope, you purdie sage. Thanks for making this video dude.

[@randydean23]

Best Purdie Shuffle lesson EVAH!!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks 🙂👊🏽

[@1BuckeyeRob]

Been chasing this for a while, always focused on left. Gonna try right. TY

[@trotsmirh2733]

what a great teacher !! happy belated birthday !!

[@richp4449]

I’ve been playin’ this shuffle for awhile...the span-a-lang tip was VERY helpful - thank you!!!

[@BitterDawn]

Sub'ed! Great video and playin dude. Getting back behind the kit after several years hiatus. Lookin forward to checkin out your other vids.

[@Markfoster01]

This video really helped me big style! Best video I have seen covering the shuffle.. going to practice my right hand triplets now! Great work Sir! ❤

[@mikeritter2211]

Rob, this was soooo helpful. Thank you!

[@subiegal8428]

Thank You so much for this lesson Rob. Very meticulously explained and well understood! Much appreciated👍 and I must add an honorable mention to your sense of humor.. you cracked me up 😂

[@osibrathwaite2146]

Thanks Bro!!! Absolutely the best Purdie Shuffle Lesson!!!!

[@wc319]

Awesome!! Thank you very much! I like the way that you teach!

[@kikeh2732]

Came after the mastering jazz swing video, man THANKS!!!! this video solve some questions i had.

[@Da_wolf_g1.5]

My man beat down Brown I'm telling you I've been playing drums on and off for 10 years and I always wondered how do drummers get such a tight pocket groove like that I appreciate it just this one groove helps tie everything I know together perfectly thank u your a great teacher please 🙏 keep it up peace and love brother ✊🏾

[@zivkovicable]

Pro drummers get that tight pocket by practicing for hours a day & then playing five shows a week & maybe a couple of recording sessions in-between...Definitely no time for another job..."on & off" wont cut it>

[@dgroogle1]

I have this saved to my fav webpages. The faces Rob makes and his comments are hilarious

[@MrVtwinTorque]

Great video! With that absolutely primal Mr. Purdie yell, you really nailed it! 🤣 Thank you.

[@timdaniel8436]

THANK YOU so much mate. I could do the basics of this but like you said, it still sucked. I looked at a lot of Purdie/Porcaro shuffle vids but as you say they didn't show how to do the right hand even though it's clear that this is the most important bit. It's taken ages for someone of your calibre to put this much needed video up there. Respect.

[@kitmarlowe2889]

You're a drumming genius! Love the way you break this down.

[@gkgunn53]

I hope the people you gig with know how good they have it. Your playing can hold anything togather.

[@lxisrxtt52]

You’re so amazing. Since this video my shuffle drumming is not the same anymore. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@synchro505]

I'm not a drummer but watching these videos really helps me overall as a musician.

[@dorianclini]

I love how your videos always make my head buzz with either ideas or motivation to practise or both!! Thanks man :D

[@stix2slivers]

Hey Purdy Junior, awesome job Rob, this was absolutely awesome and well presented. This is the project this week. "Spang-A-Lang" cheers. Bruce

[@davidb8259]

Great tips ...great job Rob.

[@bananaemon2339]

Yes, the groove of all groove - the Purdie shuffle 🔥 thx man, and happy birthday from France 👊🙏

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Wuddup, France 🇫🇷Thanks, man. Shout out from Canada 🇨🇦🙂

[@charlesavino8826]

8:40 is the one I use on "Rosanna." Absolutely fabulous video. Rob knows his stuff and can explain it in layman's terms.

[@bartbraverman5979]

Hey, thanks for the Purdie Shuffle lesson and, totally, dude - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@bbbolster1]

You're doing a great work and we appreciate your sharing the knowledge

[@RaulSanchez-rc3iw]

Happy Belated Birthday!!! From Texas!!! Thanks for this awesome break down of the B.P. shuffle. Great lessons on how to better yourself with the shuffle. Your take is Outstanding! Thanks Again!!

[@fredkaelin6051]

Happy Belated Birthday Rob

[@rawkinj6609]

Watching this again now that I've gotten better. Man my playing has just soared since I started watching your channel!! Peace

[@markevans2814]

Belated BD wishes, ROB! You are amazing at imparting really significant information in a really cogent manner!

[@elcapitan216]

Thank you thank you thank you ! Great way of breaking it down.

[@jerrysumner2162]

You are the best teacher. I’m going to buy me some t’s. Thanks for the lessons.

[@petermarshall1796]

happy belated birthday from australia buddy, you crack me up mate, lol, thanks for all your tips.. cheers

[@bubbazilla443]

Thanks for the videos. Most greatly appreciated. ✌

[@Takelow]

Great video, as always Rob! 👍🏻

[@andyjosh1674]

Rob Brown you are the best drum teach on KZbin man,

[@8bitboxing]

Can't wait to start practicing this 🙌 Thank you!!

[@BigB977]

Love your videos dude! You make it look so easy!

[@npg68]

Very well explained and broken down - I now know how to approach and tackle the Purdie Shuffle.

[@jstephenalexander]

1000% And those triplets fit over any groove or side quest.

[@JimBrooksDrums]

Excellent lesson. This one of those things that's not all that hard to play, but it takes real skill to get it grove. Great playing and demonstrating.......

[@Danyulesun]

Hey Rob, Happy belated Birthday man!! I only just discovered your channel a few months ago and you are definitely number one! Really appreciate the effort you go to putting up these video’s. Such a cool drummer and teacher, your tutorials are so well deconstructed and explained to even make a thick head like me clearly understand it which makes it so much easier to learn. Cheers Daniel.

[@michaelechteld]

Brilliant video man, thanks so much!

[@victormarshall4542]

Happy belated Birthday. Great Job.... !!