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Shuffles Galore

by Michael Green

It is easy to revert to the same old patterns and grooves when called upon to play in a certain style. The following exercises will help broaden your options when you hear the words, "this one's a shuffle." These exercises can be played with the top line played on either the hi-hat or the ride cymbal. When being played on the ride cymbal try playing the hi-hat foot on beats "2" and "4"–then try playing the hi-hat foot on all four quarter notes.

Thanks for checking out my article for this June, 2004 issue of Percussion Sessions. Feel free to email me any comments or questions at mtgreen76@yahoo.com. In the mean time, keep the music alive!
-Michael Green