14 'Slow Quick Quick' Shuffle Explained

COURSE: Rhythm Toolkit

FOCUS: This lesson explains the 'Slow Quick Quick' shuffle rhythm by removing subdivisions to elongate beats one and three, creating a lazy, stretched feel.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Remove the subdivision before beats two and four to elongate beats one and three.
• Practice the rhythm as 'slow, quick, quick, slow, quick, quick' with counts one, two, and three, four.
• Focus on stretching out beats one and three while keeping the middle beats quick.

REMEMBER:

• The rhythm gives a lazy feeling by elongating beats one and three.
• This technique simplifies the shuffle by taking away subdivisions.
• In future lessons, this rhythm will be applied to footwork for dancing.