Monday, February 15, 2010

Shuffle

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Shuffle

A shuffle drum pattern can create a lazy, good-natured effect:


The bass player often plays 4 to a bar, with a little “skip” added at the end of each bar:


In KC Shuffle from American Popular Piano Level 3, the banjo player also plays an on-beat pattern, with a bluesy minor to major change on the upbeat 8th note:


American Popular Piano
Repertoire Prep Level – Having a Lovely Time
Repertoire Level 1 - Coming to Town
Repertoire Level 3 – KC Shuffle
Repertoire Level 4 – A Knight’s Tale

iTunes
Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen – All of Me
The Dutch Swing College Band – Savoy Blues

Related Styles
Country Swing
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