The Purdie Shuffle: An Iconic Drumbeat

The Purdie Shuffle: An Iconic Drumbeat | The New York Times

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15 жыл бұрын

Bernard Purdie, one of the most prolific drummers in history, is best known for a rhythm called the Purdie Shuffle.
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@davidleitman 11 жыл бұрын

never realized that tapping on the snare w his fingers was part of the beat but it adds so much

@hectorsanaifric343 3 жыл бұрын

It's a wonderful technique,Benny Greb also utilises this technique it adds a while other dimension to ghost notes while also allowing to play the snare with cross stick with tremendous ease

@theflyingcrud 3 жыл бұрын

I have to try this out! Never thought to, super interesting technique

@hectorsanaifric343 3 жыл бұрын

@@theflyingcrud it takes a bit of getting used to but once you do the possibilities are endless

@theflyingcrud 3 жыл бұрын

@@hectorsanaifric343 seems like it! Definitely want to try it playing along with some Lynn Taitt and the jets

@tDes865 Жыл бұрын

John Bonham uses the Purdie shuffle in “Fool in the rain” fits perfect with the song ❤

@weareallbeingwatched4602 3 жыл бұрын

1:34 What a great shot of his cross stick finger ghost notes. That is an underrated and truly innovative feature of his playing. Next to nobody uses stick and fingers like that.

@GreenToast01 Жыл бұрын

It sounds amazing

@bradlewzey3567 Жыл бұрын

Listen to Babylon sisters steely Dan wicked!

@apparit10n 11 ай бұрын

Oh snap, that's amazing. I gotta try it

@GabrielXDrums 10 ай бұрын

Luke Holland does that in some of his clips, I also do that when playing rim/cross sticks. Adds a different texture and sound for sure.

@K4myl 11 жыл бұрын

"You also got to remember that song has to groove, hehehe" Man, he got the point.

@ravi3shekh1 10 жыл бұрын

bonham and stweart copeland,,learned from this guy man.

@bairyhalls3453 6 жыл бұрын

yup lol

@darrencahill440 6 жыл бұрын

Rosanna

@alpha.primus8258 5 жыл бұрын

Include porcaro in the list

@drunkdeacon 5 жыл бұрын

Big facts! @_o

@neechee5150 Ай бұрын

So did Steve Smith and Jeff Porcaro

@tycho_m 4 жыл бұрын

what an entirely wholesome human being! 80 this year, let's hope he makes it into the triple digits

@michaelinglis8516 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone deserves to make it to the.... triplets, its Purdie. Ok, I'll show myself out.

@ShittyMcPoopyBalls Жыл бұрын

@@michaelinglis8516 👑

@uriah768ok 11 жыл бұрын

Listen to Jeff Porcaro's drumming on the Toto hit "Rosanna." It's the Purdie Shuffle...and the late great Mr. Porcaro acknowledged it as such.

@dinglepringle1380 3 жыл бұрын

It's great. He used the Purdie Shuffle combined with a 3-2 clave on the kick to give the track a really unique groove.

@TheSammyreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

@@dinglepringle1380 The kick is the bo diddley groove. jeff even said so.

@neechee5150 Ай бұрын

Purdie has gone on the record that young Jeff P used to sit/stand behind Purdie when he was working with Jeff's dad watching and learning from Purdie

@ClaudeLavender 10 жыл бұрын

He's a drumming angel

@scatdrummer666 11 жыл бұрын

even john bonham used the purdie shuffle in "fool in the rain"

@22aplile 3 жыл бұрын

everybody knows that Bruh

@ggguitar. 3 жыл бұрын

it’s how i learned the shuffle!

@frankburdodrums8984 4 жыл бұрын

The best part is he is so graciously humble. He deserves to hold the record for most recorded drummer.

@rabfallon4507 2 жыл бұрын

I've a feeling Hal Blaine holds that title

@iAmMikecool 12 жыл бұрын

Dude I love this man! I get chills by just hearing his laughter. He inspires me.

@KathleenMcGivney 11 ай бұрын

me too!!

@ralphflores4422 6 жыл бұрын

He has such a sweet and happy soul. God bless this man!

@cluxseltoot 7 жыл бұрын

Masters of their art make it all look so easy - keep on truckin' young man.

@gyro62 14 жыл бұрын

Pretty, Purdy ! The groove master !The Purdy Shuffle, my favorite beat ! I think that's one of the things I strive for most, it's getting that perfect feel ! Thank you Bernard,for the constant inspiration ! Groove on my man!

@Simon-iy7mt 3 жыл бұрын

@gyro62 Easy there, with the exclamation marks young man.

@MrJesseG123 13 жыл бұрын

ok Im convinced Bernard Purdie is the king of the badasses; he deserves the title of most recorded drummer.

@Volentry 12 жыл бұрын

One of the most honest and soulful drummers I have ever heard. He plays exactly what he feels, and feels exactly what he plays. Such an inspiration.

@sityu82 12 жыл бұрын

I watch this every week. He aligns my metronome every time :)

@stonerdemon 5 жыл бұрын

I love this drummer. He distills joy when he plays.

@binkymagnus 6 жыл бұрын

i love how he plays the ghost notes with his finger tips

@robertnettleship5467 3 жыл бұрын

It's badass

@TheSunMoon 3 жыл бұрын

I'm all into speed, which was a mistake when I started learning to play drums. But now I realize I gotta take a step back and play simpler stuff tightly first.🥺

@roybutler9323 3 жыл бұрын

Hope I can see you again in San Diego blessed love , Bernard

@300kike 6 жыл бұрын

God let him live this long because he knows that he'll have to give his seat back to Purdie when he passes on

@danielabassanimoraesbyrd6782 10 жыл бұрын

Kudos to the NY Times for reporting on a genuine and innovative musician who isn't the product or marketing.

@IAMBDVX 3 жыл бұрын

So now I know where John Bonham got half of his stuff.

@dylanwesley3964 3 жыл бұрын

Mainly just one song. "Fool in the rain"

@CHABIEPORTNOY 2 жыл бұрын

I love How Humble he is.. 😭

@dwaynejordan6750 Ай бұрын

Man... Last of the Iconic Drummers 🎉🎉🎉

@DavidJDiehl 3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@BlessedMe11 3 жыл бұрын

We love you, Mr. Purdie. THANK YOU, for ALL the wonderful music, you've given us, over these many years! God Bless, You!

@johngrobson4899 9 ай бұрын

And Mr Purdie you are the greatest groover of all Drumming Time, Right in the pocket, Absolutely love your Drumming 🥁🔥🥁🔥🥁🔥🥁🎼

@ronaldinho4eva1 3 жыл бұрын

He's such a fun, lovable guy and is also an absolute beast on the kit. immense respect for Mr. Purdie.

@delink3930 2 жыл бұрын

Love for Havve

@johnnypnyb 13 жыл бұрын

This man is drumming history!!!! All the best... Late Night with Johnny P Show Drummer from NYB

@MBayerUT 9 жыл бұрын

Keep drumming Bernard! We need to keep the groove in the world!

@usablefiber 9 жыл бұрын

His last sentence was so freaking spot on. Songs have to groove. The most important thing. We kind of do a disservice to drumming first timers by teaching them the 2,4 snare rock beat as their "home base" first groove.

@thegougeman 7 жыл бұрын

You can make a 4/4 rock beat groove just as deep.... Feel overrides everything....

@starbuckdt400 Жыл бұрын

Your my drum inspiration

@ground-mister-y8993 Жыл бұрын

ALWAYS will be grateful to his shuffle. 💗

@diffusiventity 11 жыл бұрын

This guy is so inspiring. Truly one of the greatest ever

@nchcroy3877 5 жыл бұрын

What's not to absolutely love about this man?

@montonfields 13 жыл бұрын

Met him in Las Vegas, having a coffee asked me about my t-shirt it had Manchester printed on the front, he asked me which state, I told him no it was England UK, he told me he was a drummer and gave me his card...OMG I checked him out when I got back home.... This guys a living Legend.... wish I could turn back time and meet him again....."Your Amazing" Bernard" Pretty" Purdie.

@sallunetta7333 5 жыл бұрын

What a great spirit he has. Incredible man. Awesome!!!!!!😆😆😆

@Indoman_71 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Bernard. And thankyou. Thankyou. xoxo

@Twobarpsi 7 күн бұрын

Now that was Purdie cool 😎!!

@NapoleonBonaparteMAGA Жыл бұрын

One of the best drummers of all time

@bveracka 13 жыл бұрын

Man o man thank you for posting this. Bernard Purdie has been a huge influence to me as a drummer. Amazing talent! I never knew he was on so many records either, amazing. Keep shuffling!

@niknakzcat 13 жыл бұрын

what a pleasure it was to meet you .. can't tell what an honor it is to know you

@firstmusic00 13 жыл бұрын

Bonham and Pacaro have this man to thank.

@cawnxr 11 ай бұрын

cross stick ghost notes with his fingers. incredible

@luvetohate 13 жыл бұрын

OMG amazing love this guy!!

@bradiporitmico 13 жыл бұрын

that sort of "brushing" with the right hand (a kind of moeller) helped me to keep triplets (2R 1L) against the kick that come on 1 / 1and / 2and / 4 (counting in 6/8) This saved my life :)

@coloredCYANIDE 8 ай бұрын

I never thought I’d legitimately love a good shuffle groove, glad to have made time to learn this one. 😊

@diegobartaburu 15 жыл бұрын

I love this guy

@dantegreco1 13 жыл бұрын

yeah baby....groovin al the way...A true master of the instrument!

@ejfredaable Жыл бұрын

What a great accomplishment!

@oniondidgeridoo9720 4 ай бұрын

the drummer with the best smile😁

@peterkabrna 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely fella

@superbrian113 11 жыл бұрын

I want to be like this, when I grow old,,

@davidson2004fatboy 6 жыл бұрын

GROOVE ON Bro. Purdie

@Coastfog 9 ай бұрын

What a lovely human and musician...

@golds04 2 жыл бұрын

Beatles to Bernard “ Ringo cant make it- we need a drummer for Yesterday-“ Bernard “ Purdie shuffle- perfect for that tune”. He would have made it work. Brilliant.

@billypaul7247 3 жыл бұрын

Bernard likes to name drop when all he needs to do drop his own name in . The man !!!

@Surfer8652 Жыл бұрын

Off topic, but I love that Epifani 410 NYC bass cab in the background. I own one and it sounds incredible, favorite speaker cabinet of all time.

@sappermade6012 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE HIM!!!

@awesomeaustin531 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats Purdie and keep on going!

@willieb6993 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@youngJiip 2 жыл бұрын

Best nyt content

@Butch3727 9 жыл бұрын

With that being said, I wouldn't expect Jeff to play Bernard's groove better than him...or vice versa. Each has their own feel...

@k9er233 11 ай бұрын

When I think about the word "groove", I see Mr. Purdie in my mind.

@tunemxr480 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely an iconic shuffle-timeless!

@Leonmpj 13 жыл бұрын

'Songs have to groove". Never a truer word spoken.

@CusterFlux 11 жыл бұрын

Bernard's groove is simply impeccable, it's the most relaxed yet "here it is mofo!" you'll ever hear, no person with a pulse can help but be taken in by its complete authority & charm, just like the man himself, there's no other way to put it.

@handidrummed 14 жыл бұрын

Watch it again and look at his left hand. He's tapping the snare head with his fingers on the second beat of the triplet.

@janalkema9320 3 жыл бұрын

The Lord of groove, and such a lovely man too.

@mortenkalland 6 жыл бұрын

Amen! Ja, det er viktig å tenke større. Gud velsigne deg, Purdie!

@petertalon595 Жыл бұрын

What a legend

@LilSeizures 3 жыл бұрын

That shuffle feels so good.

@Danman1475 14 жыл бұрын

glad to see that there's no dislikes

@Dsullivann 5 жыл бұрын

the legend himself

@PhilUKNet 2 жыл бұрын

"You done hired the hit-maker."

@11bbmac 11 жыл бұрын

Quit fighting and start grooving everybody ;)

@reedzkee Ай бұрын

man that one at the end is in the POCKET

@andrewyka 13 жыл бұрын

BP you Forever!!!

@David-yp9ou 3 жыл бұрын

I love the guy.. legend!

@Drugtrain13 11 жыл бұрын

You are a tough guy, aren't you? A real hero.

@nikolateslasj5854 6 жыл бұрын

Long live Bernard "Pretty" Purdue!! 💙💙💜💜

@jxxshua 6 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@amneenja5720 5 жыл бұрын

he has forgotten more about the groove than most of humanity may ever learn

@canturgan 9 жыл бұрын

Legend.

@DavidCrandallIsHere 11 жыл бұрын

my comment was kind of a joke, but regardless of that or why you're so mad about it, it doesn't matter if you know who he is or not. just because it's someone's preferred style of drumming doesn't mean he's not an amazing drummer, and you can conclude that just by watching 5 seconds of this video. i'm personally more impressed by someone who has timing and groove than someone who sprints on a double bass, and uses that as a crutch. fyi, i own a double bass pedal. cheers.

@partaker777 14 жыл бұрын

If you all wanna hear his greatest work, listen to him on "Oh Child" by the Five Stair Steps. He started it all.

@fightmilk8613 6 жыл бұрын

God bless you Purdie

@shealinbanta4169 3 жыл бұрын

I started playing the drums at the age of 10 in the 4th grade school band, and I wish that I got paid money just like Bernard did. I still play the drums today as a high school student. I been taking drum lessons once a week at sam ash music stores since I started 7th grade. I got my first drum set when I was in 5th grade on Christmas Day. I was super excited because I’ve been dying my whole life to have a real instrument in my house. The drum set is like a dar blue ludwig and it has 2 cymbals. My godmother got me a splash cymbal when I was in 6th grade because I wanted to have more. I am thinking about getting myself another 5 piece drum set that is light blue with 5 cymbals. I don’t play the drums in the school band anymore because I learned to play a woodwind instrument. I learned how to play the alto saxophone in 6th grade because that was another instrument I wanted to try. I switched to the bass clarinet in 7th grade, and I played the tenor saxophone in 8th grade. Now as a freshman, I play both the alto and tenor saxophone in my school band. In my high school marching band, I play the alto saxophone. I didn’t choose to play the drums in marching band because they would be too heavy on my back. So I stick to the saxophone instead. I will learn how to play the trumpet for jazz band when I go back to in person learning soon. I am thinking about switching back to the drums when I’m a junior in high school because I always wanted to play the drum set in a real band. I hope that pretty soon I would get to have a drumming career like Bernard!

@Hiroshi-Ueda 13 жыл бұрын

He is human's treasure forever!

@drumsNstuff79 10 жыл бұрын

Da dum ba do ba da chick! Doesn't get any more funky and groovin'!

@chrismitchell45 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you Purdie! Home at Last is still my favorite song to practice to for feel and timing. Being able to lay down a Purdie Shuffle is essential to being a complete drummer. Two other essential grooves to know are Kid Charlemagne and Green Earrings. Green Earrings being the more difficult of the two but also slightly more fun. Not to take away from Purdie but also check out the “in the cracks” feel of James Gadson on Use Me and Kissing My Love from Bill Withers and lastly there’s Cissy Strut and I Just Kissed My Baby by the Meters. Now that’s a drumming toolbox!