The Purdie Shuffle | Study The Greats

In this episode of Study The Greats, we will be breaking down the legendary halftime shuffle from the one and only, Bernard Purdie.

PEARL | MEINL | VIC FIRTH

[anth]

Don't worry about those ghost notes ... they're just rebouuund <3

[nielswil]

That snare sound is a killer. Love it. Thanks for the video.

[Livingeidolon]

Best explanation of the shuffle I've seen on YouTube. The transcription really helps.

[wolfreyet]

That's the most comprehensive purdie shuffle vid I've found and you just nailed every possible variation well done man!!

[Aerodrummer]

Fantastic playing as usual Austin..and that's a gorgeous drum sound. 👍👌

[gretschludwigdrummer]

Your right You Tube is full of video's explaining the half time shuffle, did we need another ?damn right we did, when it's as good as yours my friend, I wish it was about when I was learning that groove, great !!!

[pullindcvolcom]

Oh man I can watch Bernard groove for hours

[grendelshooter]

Best instructional video breakdown of the shuffle on YouTube

[brianburk]

Love the 6/8 shuffle man that is is funky!

[andrevth]

the internet may already have lots of videos on this, but if you haven't had the chance to share your take on it, the stage is all yours ! great lesson man!

[ylenolsreppeptgs]

i really liked seeing the various songs that incorporate this beat!

[michaguz]

Gaa !! Shuffles are just so dam tough for me .. They make we want to jump out a window .. .I need to seriously lock myself in the basement with my kit until I get it .. This video is the best place to start ! Thanks !!

[jasoncampbell]

Great breakdown, WAY better than other videos on Purdie shuffle.

[tonyroo]

Nicely explained. All you need to learn is a great teacher and that you are Austin. Thanks

[chairsmissing]

This is so fuckin smooth and clean man, another stellar lesson. One of the better ones on that groove too

[slightlybelowaveragedrummer]

Thanks for introducing me to "Grapevine Fires" and Jason McGerr, didn't know about this one.

[LittleDrummerChannel]

Nicely done Austin!! Your kit is sounding great in the new studio mate!!

[gabvalente]

Best lesson of this groove on youtube! Very intuitive.
Thank you Austin!

[rick]

Purdie, Bonham and Porcaro are my groove/feel Holy Trinity.

[stevefranchini]

Holy cow, Austin, your kit sounds amazing!!!