Half-Time Shuffle Video Drum Lesson
June 24, 2011 6:59 pm in Drumset by John Xepoleas
The Half -time Shuffle is a great sounding groove often associated with Bernard Purdie, Jeff Porcaro
and John Bonham. These renowned drummers played the Half-time Shuffle on timeless recordings by
Steely Dan, Toto and Led Zeppelin. It can also be heard on a numeurous other recordings in a variety
of musical genres from hip hop and pop to funk and jazz. In this video drum lesson, I’ll show you how to play the
Half -time Shuffle both with and without ghost notes, plus demonstrate a number of great sounding
bass drum variations. Â Hope you dig it!












