Re: [Harp-L] Swing

[Tin Lizzie <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The single best explanation/demonstration of “swing” that I have ever heard is this video by Lee Sankey:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkn5i3D966M&list=PL05B9C6057A555E07&index=14

Tin Lizzie


On Sep 12, 2013, at 11:34 AM, Miguel Weissman wrote:

> From: Miguel Weissman <harpburn2@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: September 12, 2013 9:23:05 AM GMT-04:00
> To: "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Swing
> Reply-To: Miguel Weissman <harpburn2@xxxxxxxxx>
> 
> 
> I would break it down as simply as possible; define the many different variations of swing by choosing recordings .. then study drummers and the interaction between the rhythm section and the soloist. Chart it out in you mind or with tab! 
> 
> If you use a click track, that is great for understanding the concept and practicing learning to count, but not good for understanding interaction between players and how swing is interpreted by each player and each band as a whole. 
> My choices is the Aces, Little Walther's band..and Count Basie's rhythm section.. maybe Django Reinhardt.