Jazz Studies: Swing Independence Part 1

This lesson lays the foundation for jazz ‘comping' (accompanying) on the snare drum by exploring the seven different possibilities for ‘filling in’ triplets in the context of the swing feel. Each triplet permutation is a simple but unique pattern that forms a rhythmic building block which can be used on it’s own and in combination with other patterns to create useful musical phrases while improvising in the swing feel. The focus of this lesson is combining each triplet pattern with the swing cymbal beat in order to engrain the patterns into your vocabulary and develop basic swing co-ordination.
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👤Born and bred in Brisbane, Australia, Sacha Kloostra is a multi-faceted drummer known for his delicate yet explosive playing and creative improvisational style.
With over twenty years performing experience in various musical genres including rock & pop, funk, jazz, fusion, salsa, afro-Cuban, Brazilian, big band & musical theatre, Sacha’s musical voice is diverse and colourful, and set in a strong foundation of drumming traditions from around the world. Sacha plays drums / timbales for Brisbane salsa band ‘Chukale’ and is a regular on the Brisbane jazz circuit, performing regularly with local and international artists, and has performed at major music festivals and events such as Splendour In The Grass, Woodford Folk Festival, Bellingen Global Carnival, Brisbane Festival, Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, Darling Harbour Latin Fiesta, York Jazz Festival, Wangaratta Festival of Jazz, the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols and more. In 2018 Sacha performed in the Melbourne premiere of Disenchanted! - the hit broadway musical garnering excellent reviews.
Sacha teaches drum kit and timbales from his home studio in Brisbane as well as producing online video lessons which have accrued thousands of subscribers and millions of video views.
🥁Sacha plays Yamaha Drums
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Setup includes:
Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute shells
10 x 8 Tom
12 x 8 Tom
14 x 13 Floor Tom
16 x 15 Floor Tom
20 x 18 Bass Drum
14 x 6 Hybrid Maple Snare (awesome)
14 x 6.5 Stage Custom Steel Snare
DTX700
DT50S, DT50K, DT20 Drum Triggers
Sabian cymbals including
8” Legacy Splash
10” Legacy Splash
14” Legacy Hi-Hats
16” HHX Evolution Crash
16″ O-Zone Crash
19” HHXTreme Crash
21” Legacy Ride
LP Cowbells/Jamblocks
Vic Firth SD2 Bolero and 2B Drumsticks & Wire Brushes

[@mrski4945]

I'm in my 3rd year of learning to play swing jazz. Man, I wish this lesson was available back when I first started, it would have been a massive help. For beginners, this is the best comping lesson/explanation on you tube!

[@SachaKDrums]

Thanks - I felt the same when my teacher Ken Edie wrote out the different triplet patterns on 2 lines of paper. I was like ‘oh, it can be that simple?’ Of course the combinations of patterns can get complex but remembering the basic building blocks is easy.

[@bobcropsey2550]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I'm an old retired Rock drummer (63), and I have been trying to learn just a few basic Jazz things to have fun with. Perfect breaking it down playing along to the Jazz ride. Just what I needed. Have a great day.

[@wojciechpanow9723]

Sacha I want to thank you for all of your videos.

[@signprovideo]

I'm a rock drummer in a coverband in The Netherlands. Now I'm joining a band start playing blues/jazz, swing jazz, that sort of thing. I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel. This is a great help for me, thanks Sacha!

[@Isurvivedthecircus]

Sacha mate! I knew as soon as I heard the Aussie accent that these vids are going to be dinky di. You don't waffle on with a 20 second intro of some extremely mediocre hard rock music, followed with a "Hi guys, I'm Sach from xxxxx in xxxx, like to say a huige thanks to my sponsors" Blaaah blah blah... Straight to the point! Love it mate! Cheers from Melbourne

[@Scorby1965]

Great stuff!! 👌 The drumming world .. what a wonderful community! 🥁

[@rey250887]

for me as beginner, this lesson is easy to understand AWESOME! Thank U Sir!

[@SachaKDrums]

C. Doom Schneider I agree it’s a lot to jump into right away, but it’s good to be exposed to all kinds of stuff early. My first teacher loaned me a Peter Erskine VHS and even though I didn’t know much about jazz, just watching him play the cymbals so cleanly was a new thing and I still visualise it today.

[@amielterence]

The jazz drumming video I've been looking for. Thank you so much.

[@fretboy33]

I’m subscribing on this video alone. Bravo!

[@billycrocker3362]

EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@ryanhall9838]

Just dropping in to say thanks for the very informative and concise video! This is incredibly helpful.

[@markielinhart]

Fabulous, thanks Sacha, just starting this jazz journey including switching to traditional grip so your camera angles were sooo helpful ✌️🌻

[@razmataz13drums]

im gettig back into drums after 10 years, last i played i was like16. I remember finding jazz beat the hardest to get, but absolutely the most satisfying!

[@TheSoulshakepower]

Thank you so much, this is gold for drummers like me starting jazz! Cheers!

[@jilliantan3590]

thank you so much for this, Sacha. i feel more confident trying out these jazz beats now :)

[@houckbill]

Nice job, Sacha.

[@leocormerais7506]

Thanks a lot pal absolutely clear lesson, i really want to learn jazz drum after many years playing pop rock, seems like i found the right channel !! You made my day and hopefully more to come, cheers from France !

[@eugeniocorbalan375]

Muy buena lección. La mayoría de lecciones de jazz de youtube te enseñan el mismo patrón de mierda pero el tuyo deja cosas muy prácticas.

[@jacobmugo]

Truly an inspiration

[@themole2024]

This is a great lesson. Challenging as it is.

[@mauriceflatts8590]

Always good to get new material....... Thank You for putting this out there for us... PS... Love It....

[@tracktuary]

Great seeing you back. And you're still with the SD2s!

[@MrMctwisted]

Brilliant! This is the video I’ve been searching for as a beginner to jazz drumming. You’ve made it seem so simple and straight forward. Really appreciate it from a local up the hill in Toowoomba where our local jazz society is still going strong for a small(ish) town which is good to see. Viva la Jazz!

[@jsstroup81]

Thank you! I have been looking for a straight forward way to have this taught to me. I appreciate it!

[@NIKKO500]

This ride is awesome

[@MrsGuitarbabs]

Thank you for this lesson, helped me a lot

[@chefzef2449]

beautiful

[@michaeldollinter8413]

Thank You Sacha K

[@laurenceclutson5000]

Excellent lesson

[@Ungyongpark1]

감사합니다

[@traversodrummer2019]

GRACIAS!! Thanks!! :)

[@rac1477]

Hi, is your site no longer up? I couldn't get to the PDF's

[@n8w8rem22]

Top 👍🏼

[@synesthesiaunderground9153]

This guy knows what he is doin' he is no wasteman

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Kick butt!

[@dhirenjazz8100]

Hey bro nice info by you indeed! I like to know whenever we play 4/4, 5/8 so on so do need to add on triplet into it for swing feel ?????? What's the concept of swing groove ????? Kindly do let me know

[@enderbalck]

More videos please

[@mauriceflatts8590]

Would be nice to be able to see the music on paper.... PDF.. Thanks...

[@simoncuadros5353]

4:57 swing, snare every note of the triplet

[@maulax]

Muchas gracias por compartir

[@jamesbatcho]

This is the right idea and helpful but it would be better if you did like 10 repeats of each before moving on to the next. For a beginner it's super hard to switch them after only two times.

[@willbrinkert0032]

3:40 for practice

[@gardensoundrecords3598]

4:23

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

Should I do this on the bass drum too?

[@Apost0345]

If you want to then yeah but I think feathering the bass drum on 1 and 3 is enough

[@JazzKwinto]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@חובבגולן]

The art of simplisity and perfection .thanks alot love your videos

[@SamonDrums]

Hi Sacha k

[@SachaKDrums]

Hi Sam! Wow, I watched one of your cover videos and I have to say great drumming!

[@SamonDrums]

Thanks Sacha k

[@ghyogi1]

Andrew Tate's brother who is a drum master.😂

[@-trixiespumpkins3846]

Andrew tate seems quite good on drums. Who knew?

[@alfonzzc]

4:08

[@jaywestg9248]

10:27

[@Gzzmss]

5:11

[@sulfll]

10:02

[@jsstroup81]

4:23