Thursday, January 7, 2010

54Swing

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5/4 Swing

In 5/4 swing, the drummer plays a distinctive “Take Five” pattern:


The bass player plays a rhythm that has elements of both bass drum
and rim parts, with a distinctive before-the-beat “push”:


From Taking Time in American Popular Piano Level 2:


American Popular Piano
Repertoire Level 1 – Time Out
Repertoire Level 2 – Taking Time
Repertoire Level 7 – Free Ride, Five a Side

iTunes
Dave Brubeck – Take Five
Jethro Tull – Living in the Past

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