1. Accent "+" , but not every "+", be selective 2. Listen for swing feel and imitate along with recordings of swing masters. 3. Practice swinging with one note (then try 2 notes) slow tempos are good. 4. Rhythmic precision! Steady time (good time) a metronome can help. 5. Play with confidence (swing sounds confident, a swagger feel not meek), 6. Offset triplets: offset 23, offset just 3, offset just 2. (just 1 is detached quarter notes) 7. wear a scarf... hmm
I always think of swing as 2 notes of a triplet. Most synth sequencers now have a swing setting so you can dial how far from straight notes, to 2 of a triplet, you want. One of mine does +/- so you can move the note closer to the 1st or 3rd note of a triplet. Most just move it one way. It's interesting to listen to consistent playing of specific amounts of swing, and how it sounds in context.
In a big band context it's important for the entire group to swing with consistency, but in solo I like to think of it more like speaking, or breathing, so the swing can vary from bar to bar in a natural way. There's something so constricting in my view and in those moments, to programming a strict feel into a piece of machinery. Really just like there's a place for a metronome or a click track, or rigid for intonation for that matter, but it's not every place.
I've even seen Herbie do one note licks, like sixteenths or something, to springboard into something else, or weaved in with or punctuated by a line that grows outward. It can legitimately groove in a larger context.
Great lesson. Can you demonstrate how to play baselines? Is it just the chords being played note by note or is there some other way to play the basslines correctly? Thanks.
What exactly did you mean by "off sets"? I think I understood, but I'm not 100% sure. ---Are you leaving out notes (like the middle note in a triplet)?
When I saw the title I was like... Whoua 7 ways? Let's check out this... But at the end sorry there's only one way to swing and your video prove it... So please it's important to not fool the beginners with this kind of title... You're obviously a very good musician you don't need punchy lines... Just my 2mn thoughts of the day... 😉
i had to watch this until minute 10 to realize want you meant by 7 ways of swinging, you actually meant 7 ways of practicing swing, so Im not nterested
"Offsets"---!! That's a fantastic term for this rhythmic device. I have never heard anyone else describe it this way but it's perfect!
1. Accent "+" , but not every "+", be selective
2. Listen for swing feel and imitate along with recordings of swing masters.
3. Practice swinging with one note (then try 2 notes) slow tempos are good.
4. Rhythmic precision! Steady time (good time) a metronome can help.
5. Play with confidence (swing sounds confident, a swagger feel not meek),
6. Offset triplets: offset 23, offset just 3, offset just 2. (just 1 is detached quarter notes)
7. wear a scarf... hmm
Thank you, Peter Martin!
These are wonderful ideas. I have been pausing the video and taking notes. Thank you.
Thanks Peter. Very beginner to jazz here, i just like to see what's ahead. I heard the shout out for plant based. Yes sir😃✌
Loud and Ignant!! Yes!!😂😂😂👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I always think of swing as 2 notes of a triplet. Most synth sequencers now have a swing setting so you can dial how far from straight notes, to 2 of a triplet, you want. One of mine does +/- so you can move the note closer to the 1st or 3rd note of a triplet. Most just move it one way. It's interesting to listen to consistent playing of specific amounts of swing, and how it sounds in context.
In a big band context it's important for the entire group to swing with consistency, but in solo I like to think of it more like speaking, or breathing, so the swing can vary from bar to bar in a natural way. There's something so constricting in my view and in those moments, to programming a strict feel into a piece of machinery. Really just like there's a place for a metronome or a click track, or rigid for intonation for that matter, but it's not every place.
Great video. What a gift. Thank you!
Man this episode is pretty deep into the feel
Wear a scarf! Lol, something new to put on my list of things I wish I'd learned when I first started playing music!
Another dope lesson! Swinging for sure!
Thanks and Blessings!
I've even seen Herbie do one note licks, like sixteenths or something, to springboard into something else, or weaved in with or punctuated by a line that grows outward. It can legitimately groove in a larger context.
On the one?
Very good lecture about linguistic assimilation
Thank you
love the one note exercise!
Thanks Peter! I find your videos very helpful so many cool ideas and tips.
Wonderful! Thanks as always Peter, great lesson!
Happy new year btw :)
Starmachine 2000 by Wintergaten has some interesting use of swung 16th notes.
yep. it swings.
I love the style in the examples. What would I search for to find a similar backing track?
Good tips .. skip the snacking though ;)
This is fantastic content! Love the quality and overall feel.
Great stuff, please do some episode with rhodes behind you :)
Yes, yes, yes...
So interresting to watch someone jabbering and taking his morning snack.
YEAH!! INEED THIS TKS PETER
❤❤❤❤
It would be great if you would write down some of those figures and put them on the screen.
Great lesson. Can you demonstrate how to play baselines? Is it just the chords being played note by note or is there some other way to play the basslines correctly? Thanks.
When will the You'll Hear It - branded jazz scarf be available?
I keep asking the SAME thing. Stop holding out on us, Petah and Adam! We it to SWANG!
Nice Peter, I've been plant based for 4 years now and never felt better!
I think the one note practice might be clearer to me against a metronome.
What exactly did you mean by "off sets"? I think I understood, but I'm not 100% sure. ---Are you leaving out notes (like the middle note in a triplet)?
!!!!!!!! Слушаю и вникаю))))
#PlantBased Piano!
What if one emphasizes the passing tones on the upbeats? Wrong?
Depends on the speed I guess
Depends on the voicing.
Salut, êtes-vous français M. Peter MARTIN ?
When I saw the title I was like... Whoua 7 ways? Let's check out this... But at the end sorry there's only one way to swing and your video prove it... So please it's important to not fool the beginners with this kind of title...
You're obviously a very good musician you don't need punchy lines... Just my 2mn thoughts of the day... 😉
the 7th one 😂😂🤣🤣
Must be alot of piano players out there...?
Il explique les trucs simples et dès que ça part en vrille il explique rien!! Bon il joue bien c est vrai!
Wear a scarf? 😩
Who dont you talk about the swing groove!!!!
i had to watch this until minute 10 to realize want you meant by 7 ways of swinging, you actually meant 7 ways of practicing swing, so Im not nterested
you didnt like the bonus footage of him talking while chewing his snack?
I love your lessons... but... No metronome? Seriously?
Good advice, awful humour.
please dont eat when you talk, you are belching and making noise with your mouse, it is disgusting,.