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.

[@gohopdrummer]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@relevantinformation6655]

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

[@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

[@frankmartines3595]

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

[@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🥞.

[@lukesiuta2788]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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..

[@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.

[@jstephenalexander]

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

[@philtrak1]

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

[@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!

[@randydean23]

Best Purdie Shuffle lesson EVAH!!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks 🙂👊🏽

[@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.

[@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.

[@hedusoto6076]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@hunkschannel]

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

[@justjahmez3881]

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

[@ginojulius297]

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

[@fourfoldroot6595]

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

[@scottjoyce5700]

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

[@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.

[@jdsaldivar2109]

82ND AIRBORNE Happy birthday Amigo!! My birthday is on June 16...60 years ese!! I've been playing a kit now for approximately 20 months?? Your content is solid.

[@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 👍😎

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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...

[@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!

[@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.

[@dorianclini]

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

[@kalisemusic6556]

Man you made me realize the ghost notes on the snare were just the "and" or the 3 part of the triplet, like my mind just couldn't see it that way, thank you so much I discovered your channel through this video and you are amazing

[@vmail19]

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

[@C-Sch]

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

[@grrrund]

Came here a while ago, left to work on my alang, came back. Can now do it. Thank you.

[@singlesideman]

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

[@andyjosh1674]

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

[@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

[@markevans2814]

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

[@teresasmith6833]

Happy Birthday Rob ,I love your videos your wonderful drummer and ive learned so much from you thank you my friend ,rock on!

[@RodgerLHarrison]

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

[@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 🇨🇦🙂

[@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 😂

[@8bitboxing]

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

[@MrDmanMiller]

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

[@CrochetNewsNetwork]

Ok now. MIND BLOWN. I was a pop session drummer in Hollywood in the 80’s & 90’s working with Grammy artists and SUCKED playing a shuffle. Good thing I was only called upon once for a rock shuffle and it worked out . I would call someone else if it were a song that I needed to swing on:-( it was better to lose out on $$$ then embarrass myself. However I’ve dropped out of music in the mid 90’s and just now want to play again (just practice for fun) and I now believe BECAUSE OF YOU SIR, I suspect I will finally be able to swing and shuffle. Yay. You’ve unlocked the Rosetta Stone for shuffles . I can’t wait to try your method. I’m excited to play drums again .

[@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.

[@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

[@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'.

[@bbradleyish]

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

[@guitargeargarage1482]

Dam, dats 1st thing I thought I saw you n heard I said “oh man dats swing” n as ya know wat blew me mind dat ya wasn’t make big deal outta it ya was doin nice n easy no big work to get all dat wonderful swing sound on dos triplet! Blew my mind dats for sure! Wow, I can’t wait till later today I gonna try oh man, seemed so easy ‘looping the spangalang” wow, tanks 💥🚀💫!!!

[@adamthomason3986]

Awesome Rob, always great to check in with you.

[@malcspring448]

Fantastic tutorial Rob. I absolutely love the shuffle. I use it a lot in my own playing. Respect bro.

[@catloverextreme]

Thank you for posting this. Haven't been able to figure this beat out until now, so thanks!

[@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!!

[@richp4449]

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

[@kitmarlowe2889]

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

[@justinshannon9076]

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

[@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

[@gkgunn53]

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

[@codymeng1580]

This helped me so much. I can already feel the shuffle starting to happen just tapping it out🎉

[@crunngren1930]

This video got shuffling in minutes. Thank u

[@harpapmac]

Thanks for all the videos and being such an awesome guy, happy birthday Rob from Greece..!

[@1BuckeyeRob]

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

[@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! ❤

[@gonzalodominguez229]

Feliz Cumpleaños muchacho! "dont overthink it" great! You should be payed by lesson and of not already so.. be awarded. Thanks!

[@nathanwaters6638]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Been struggling w this one. That jazz beat breakdown kinda blew my mind

[@musamusashi]

Add Kenya 🇰🇪 to the list, brother. Top drums channel on YT for real! Best breakdown of the signature groove by one of my favorite drummers ever.

[@andreaskassapleris606]

Hi Rob! Amazing your notice about that right hand and how to use the Jazz swing as the basis for successful shuffles. Great remark! Thanks a lot!

[@adrianlyord5300]

Happy Belated Birthday Brother Brown 🎂🇺🇸✌🏿️ keep the funk Flowin !

[@bartbraverman5979]

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

[@npg68]

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

[@Shon70]

Love your lessons man. I love your down to earth approach.

[@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.

[@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

[@nicholaskummer4413]

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

[@lxisrxtt52]

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

[@GoogleAccount-jx7kt]

Absolutely the best breakdown of the shuffle I've watched..👍

[@jeremyschneider9531]

Happy late birthday, Rob! This is great. I love how you channeled a little Bernard there with the vocals in one of your grooves :D I learned HOW to shuffle years ago, but have never been GOOD at it, it's always clunky. But I've realized more and more that I need to work on my...wait for it...HANDS, like you're always sayin. Plus, I've been working on the jazz thing...it's comin'... Thanks for the breakdown and encouragement.

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Happy Birthday belated from Dunedin,Florida ,Rob hope you had a great day!

[@aldhairstuart816]

Whoaaa nice one! thanks master for sharing this suffle groove in a easy way to see and play, Happy Birthday Rob hope u had have a good time...keep it up lml.

[@bubbazilla443]

Thanks for the videos. Most greatly appreciated. ✌

[@gsxerwhite]

This beat confused the living shit out of me when i was learning drums in the 90's. Someone finally showed me the Bonham shuffle and then it dawned on me lol.

[@osibrathwaite2146]

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

[@frank290862]

Probably the best explanation of this awesome groove Ive heard. Thanks man.

[@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.

[@wc319]

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

[@zachtilghman857]

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