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Swing eighths One of the most recognizable features of swing rhythms is swung eighth notes. Swing eighths are performed as uneven eighth notes in a quasi-triplet rhythm, shifting the proportion from 1:1 to, roughly, 2:1—that is, the first eighth note is about twice as long as the second eighth note.
What percent swing is triplets?
When talking about swing percentages it's more usual to rate it in terms of 'Straight' being 50% (i.e. 8ths are equal length), 'Triplet' being 66.6% (the first 8th being twice the length of the second) with 'Swing' being something round 60%. It varies with tempo and style. In fast tempos Swing approaches triplets.
How do you play triplet over eighth notes?
How To Play Triplets Against Eighth Notes
- Turn on the metronome to a slow beat, quarter note = 60.
- Clap just the beat.
- Listen and feel the beat in your head.
- Then clap 3 times for each tick of the metronome.
- Triplets all need to be the same length. Say a 3-syllable word like straw-ber-ry or can-ta-loupe as you clap.
Are swings triplets?
B.R. Answer: While "swing" notes are not precisely like triplets - swing is flexible, and the first note of each pair can vary in length depending on the player and the mood - a triplet pretty much has to be a triplet.
