Developing a concept for the swing style is a challenge for today’s young players but also can presents a challenge for the instructor to explain.

This video is more comprehensive that the others in this series, with Bob Breithaupt providing a historical and stylistic context to various swing styles.

From: Percussion Pedagogy, A Practical Guide for Studio Teachers, Oxford University Press, 2021.

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