Jazz 3-4 Ballad Drum Play-Along
Free Jazz Drumming Play-Along Song
This lesson features a 3-4 ballad play-along song performed by Mike Michalkow. You can watch the full band performance on video, and then download the audio-only version that has all the drum-tracks removed. Give this song a try, and then check out the up-tempo swing play-along!
If you aren't sure what to play for this song, browse through the jazz drumming lessons right here on FreeDrumLessons.com. They teach literally dozens of of beats and fills that work well within jazz music!
Play this at a low volume, with a swing feel on your right hand. Play this song in
3/4 time, using brushes.
3/4 time, using brushes.
Guitar Melody and Solo 5x

Repeat this pattern 5 times.

The same feel is played the whole way through, however you can add some
bass drum or cymbal shots when applicable.
bass drum or cymbal shots when applicable.
Piano Solo 4x


Piano Solo/Outro

RITARD Rubato Ending

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