Russ Miller Online Classroom: Developing the Swing Beat

The swing beat is the key to playing Jazz music on the drums. Often times, the depth of understanding of this crucial art, is overlooked. The character, power and solidity that you play this beat with, establishes your personal swing sound. This is what forms your personal stamp on the music. Russ will demonstrate the principals behind learning to drive the band with your ride cymbal beat. This module is focused on the key components that make up this groove and the points to focus on, in your practice time