If trial and error - that is, just having a go - doesn't work, get methodical and study-and-tap the together-left-right (TLR) structure of the patterns before breaking into the actual practice-speed performance.

We tap-and-play in 'straight quavers' first, then with the "shuffle feel".

Pattern Three

Straight quavers

Tap the TLR pattern before you try to keep up with the video.

You don't have to be up to speed or even in rhythm - just get your muscles comfortable with it.

Shuffle feel

Now put your 'swing quaver'/'shuffle feel' in.

Pattern Four

Straight quavers

Try 'saying' (singing!) the T-L-R pattern as you rehearse the tapping. New challenge!

Shuffle feel

Really only a hint of a shuffle feel in this last one.

Now go on to the first two patterns performance page.

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