The Swing feel
The triplet shuffle. Jazz, blues, shuffle grooves.
What it is
Classic triplet swing: the off-beat "and" slides back to land on the triplet instead of dead-center. It’s the bounce in a ride cymbal, a shuffle blues, a swung hi-hat. Turn it on and a stiff line instantly starts to lope.
How to practise it
Practice your 8th-note lines against it so your off-beats lock to the triplet, not the straight grid. Try it at 100–140 BPM for a jazz ride, slower for a blues shuffle.
Heard on
- Jazz ride patterns
- Blues shuffles
- Swung house & garage