How to develop a swing feel: 8th Notes Workout

This is not the first time you see this lesson in this practice plan. I assume that you have already completed some of the beginner exercises of this lesson series, but now you are ready for the rest, so let’s begin!

Level 1 (Basic)                 Play each exercise three times correctly in a row
Level 2 (Solid)                 Play each exercise five times correctly in a row (metronome on beats 2 & 4)
Level 3 (Pro)                     Play each exercise seven times correctly in a row  (metronome on beats 2 & 4)

Advanced Players – Master all levels
Level 1 – Learn the etude from the sheet music (00:12)
Level 2 – Play it by heart – Metronome on beats 2 & 4 (01:51)
Level 3 – Stride Left Hand (02:28)
Level 4 – Stride – No Metronome (03:07)
Level 5 – Stride – Metronome on beats 2 & 4 (03:41)
Level 6 – Walking bass – No Metronome (04:14)
Level 7 – Walking Bass – Metronome on beats 2 & 4 (04:52)
Level 8 – Jazz Trio (05:40)