This video is actually something I was inspired to do based on some private lessons I’ve had recently…
Seems there is often some confusion on the difference between a straight feel and a swing feel – and how you handle your strums and scales in each feel.
This is a fundamental thing that will serve your rhythm, no matter what the style of music – pop, jazz, rock, blues… it doesn’t matter.
Dig in and have some fun and get to counting 😉
11 replies to "Straight Feel Vs. Swing Feel – Beginners"
Thanks for the rerun on the basics. I needed that. Do more as suggested above.
Great lesson for sure Griff. But, how about more on that little tease on your opening. Would love a lesson on that little diddy. 🙂 Can you reference me to anything in your past for something like that creative shuffle? Thanks. Frank
That jumped right out for me too. Looks like good “playin’ on the porch” stuff.
Make that 2 votes, Griff!
Excellent lesson. Clear, concise, and important points. Thanks!
Do you differentiate between a shuffle, a triplet rhythm missing the middle beat of each triplet, giving that “ heartbeat” time…..and a swing feel, where the off beat is just delayed to some extent, and it can vary? I think most rock and pop swings without necessarily being a shuffle. What do you think? Any thoughts.
Thanks, Griff. As always, your patient, thorough explanation followed by examples & demos make all the difference in the world about unraveling the complex. Jay
That was very interesting. I was wondering how you use a metrodome. Mine has a pendulum to help with the swinging but could not figure this thing out. And the counting thing also goes with the metrodome and swinging. I really wish I had the cash to go to music school but you are a really great teacher …
THANKS GRIFF. I PLAY JONNIE B GOOD AND MANY OF CHUCK BERRY SONGS.
MOST ARE IN A SWING FEEL. JONNIE B GOOD, IS ONE HARD SONG TO PLAY AND SING AT THE SAME TIME. . ROY OBERSON, PRETTY WOMAN. ALSO A STRAIGHT FEEL .
PLAYED AT OPEN MIKE NIGHT.
KIM FOWLEY WAS MY PRODUCER IN THE 60’S. CRAZY CHARCATER. HE REALLY DID RAM THAT COUNTING INTO OUR HEADS. LATER ON HE FOUND JOAN JET. I PLAYED WITH HER ON A FEW SONGS. IN THE STUDIO. SO GLAD FOR HIS AND ALSO YOUR TRAINING.
Great lesson. Very clear distinction. Thanks.
I look forward to your videos. Even when you cover something that I take as second nature, I still find them informative and helpful. You always present the material in a clear, informative manner and anticipate many of the questions a viewer might ask along the way. keep ’em coming.
could You explain 4/4 and 3/4 i am guessing that 4/4 time would be a straight feel and 3.4 a swing feel . one tune comes to mind whipping post a Allman bros tune it actually changes time . unique tune and do not know any others like it .