Super Time Ultra
Purdie Shuffle Metronome: Hear the Ghost Notes
Practice an authored, reference-informed Purdie Shuffle cell in a free browser metronome. Hear ghost snares, the beat-three backbeat, kick pickups, and closed-hat triplets while you adjust tempo, swing, and humanise.
This free browser tool is a reference-informed practice cell built around half-time shuffle vocabulary associated with Bernard Purdie. It exposes the kick, snare, ghost-note, and closed-hat relationship so you can hear what gives the groove its pocket.
What this tool includes
Half-time backbeat
The full snare anchor sits on beat 3 while the triplet surface keeps moving around it.
Ghost-note gaps
Quiet ghost snares sit between the anchors instead of being flattened into one loud backbeat.
Kick pickups
The kick phrase includes supporting pickups that you can inspect and learn separately.
Closed-hat triplets
The time hand carries the triplet shuffle with distinct on-beat and skip-note dynamics.
Tempo, swing, humanise
Slow the cell down, change the skip-note feel, or add a small humanised variation for practice.
Metronome handoff
Apply the groove to the main metronome after the phrase feels clear, or share this route directly.
How to use this tool
- Start the Purdie Shuffle at its default tempo and listen to the closed-hat triplet phrase alone.
- Add the ghost-note conversation, keeping it below the hat and the full beat-three snare.
- Bring in the kick pickups without flattening the long-short triplet feel.
- Lower the tempo until the groove feels relaxed, then raise it in small steps.
- Apply the phrase to the metronome or copy the route for the next practice session.
Practice tips
- Count the triplet subdivision out loud before trying to make the groove feel loose.
- The ghost notes should support the backbeat, not compete with it.
- Use the visual grid to isolate the hand conversation, then return to the full phrase.
Purdie Shuffle practice questions
Is this an exact recording of the Purdie Shuffle?
No. It is an authored, reference-informed practice cell that describes and plays the relevant musical features without claiming to reproduce a recorded performance exactly.
What makes this a half-time shuffle?
The snare backbeat lands on beat 3 while the time hand keeps a triplet-based shuffle moving through the bar.
Can I change the tempo?
Yes. Use the tempo controls to work slowly, then return to the default feel when the coordination is reliable.
Can I use the groove with other SuperTimeUltra tools?
Yes. Apply it to the metronome, layer it with a polyrhythm, or open Hand Jam for two-handed chord, melody, and beat play.