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Rhythm of the Blues: difference between straight and shuffle beat

THEORY:

  • The eighth notes (straight by definition) divide time into two equal parts, i.e. you play two notes, of EQUAL duration, per beat.
  • The shuffle eighth notes divide time into three equal parts. The first note occupies the first two thirds and the second note occupies the last third. See figure I.

    • Figure I.
    EXAMPLE:

  • Here are two popular songs. One uses straight eighth notes (Are you sleeping brother John?), wheras the other uses shuffle eighth notes (My Bonnie is over the ocean.). See figure II.

    • Figure II.

    If you have doubts as to the accuracy of your rhythmic interpretation, do not hesitate to consult the part entitled “How to play the rhythm” of this guitar course.

    You will recognize the pieces which are interpreted in shuffle eighth notes thanks to the presence of this logo at the beginning of the piece.

    This lesson was posted on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 at 7:36 pm in the Beginners, Musical Theory category.

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