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e Ride Cymbal
sax matkedswing’ the ride cymbal reinforces the quarter note walking bassline provided by the
ly the chythmic foundation of swing music.
bass player. These two instruments
1e Basic Ride Cymbal Pattern
s ride cymbal pattern is usualy played in a triplet feel,however
rer tempos the eighth notes are played more evenly. In this book we will always notate the ide patter
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itis not always strict. At slow tempos the pattem is very triplety but at
min eighth notes.
he Basic Swing Pattern - Playing “time”
Js is the basic swing patteen for Jazz Drumming (with and without bass drum). Practice each until they areautomatic:
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g Variety of the Ride Pattern
ithough many drum parts are notated witha strictly repetitive ride cymbal patter, in practice jazz drummers Ost 2 wide variety of
ymbal thythms. Practice each ofthe rhythms below so that you can execute them with steady time and ‘good feel. When playing the
wercises and songs in this book feel free to use any of the rhythmic patterns listed below.
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Using the Bass Drum in the Swing Pattern
ss drum can play quarter notes on all four beats of the
tbar very softly 0° it can be omitted.
um as itcan easly sound heavy and cover up the notes of the bass line, Its often said that
‘when playing the basic swing pattern the bas
itis important to develop a very light bass 6
the bass drum should be “felt but not heard’cy
9. SWINGIN’ THE SCALE
10. MOVIN’ AROUND
11, RUNNIN’ AROUND
12. TRADIN’ OFF
13. JADA Bob Carleton