Jazz Up-Tempo Swing Play-Along
Free Jazz Drumming Play-Along Song
This video play-along features an up-tempo swing song performed by Mike Michalkow. You can start by watching 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 watch the 3-4 ballad play-along!
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This song is played at a fast tempo. Add as much snare and bass comping as
you can to fill up the beat.
you can to fill up the beat.
8 Bar Intro

Guitar Melody 4x

Piano Solo 4x

Play a softer swing pattern with your hi-hats and cross stick for the bass solo.
Bass Solo
4x
4x

Play time for 8 bars, then an 8 bar solo for this section. Trade off with the piano,
guitar, and bass solo.
guitar, and bass solo.
Trading 8's With Solos 4x

8 Bars of solo.

After the trading 8's solos, play the main swing pattern with comping.
Guitar Melody 3x

Watch for the shots at the end of the song.
Outro

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