Purdie shuffles

A form of Purdie shuffle — A style of rhythm in popular music incorporating precise half note, backbeats, and grooves.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Purdie shuffle

    The Purdie shuffles below use diddles with ghost notes.

    2022 December 29, Max Freeman, The Big Drum Book: Applications of Rhythm & Groove for Drum Set, Max Freeman Music, →ISBN, page 155
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