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⏰Timecodes⏰
00:00 - Performance Example
00:42 - Riff Demonstration
01:15 - Instruction
07:30 - Add Variations
09:49 - Change the Feel
10:18 - Straight Time vs Shuffle Feel
11:27 - CHANGING THE RHYTHM
11:42 - Straight Time with Count
12:22 - Counting the Shuffle
13:25 - Shuffle Feel with Metronome
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In this lesson, we'll explore the difference between straight time and the blues shuffle feel as we unpack a Delta Blues inpsired riff. I'll take you through the count, how to push the notes to make them swing and you'll hear just how big a difference this rhythm can make.