Swing

Classic Swing

"Swing like It Don't Mean a Thing in Dm"

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Why practice with swing?

Understand Swing Feel

That triplet-based groove is fundamental to jazz. Master it and your jazz playing transforms.

Learn Rhythm Guitar

The Freddie Green four-to-the-bar style is a lost art. Swing is where you rediscover it.

Play Standards

Most jazz standards are swing tunes. Know this feel and you can jam on hundreds of classic songs.

Practice tips

  • Swing feel is about the triplet subdivision - practice with a metronome on beats 2 and 4
  • Chord voicings should be economical - no need to play all six strings
  • Listen to Freddie Green for the ultimate rhythm guitar swing feel