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Lesson 28: Shuffle Time | 50 Drum Lessons For Beginners: Learn To Read & Play

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In Lesson 28, we introduce the shuffle groove. You’ll learn the shuffle rhythm step by step, locking it in on the hi-hat, snare, bass drum and ride cymbal. Once you’ve got the feel, we finish up with some fun fill ideas to spice up your playing.

0:00 intro
0:02 the shuffle rhythm
0:31 shuffle on the hi-hat
0:59 adding snare
1:27 adding bass drum
1:55 four-on-the-floor bass drum
2:23 on the ride
2:52 ride with four-on-the-floor foot pattern
3:18 fill idea – round the toms
4:09 fill idea – shuffle build-up
4:57 fill idea – short snare fill
5:45 fill idea – short snare fill

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