Part 6 · Jazz · Chapter 82

Triplet Comping

Writing jazz in triplets lets us put comp notes on the middle of the triplet too, a place swing eighths can’t reach. It gives a rolling, conversational feel.

EXAMPLE 82.1Ride in triplets
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The ride pattern written in triplets.

EXAMPLE 82.2Comp on “trip” of 2
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EXAMPLE 82.3Triplet comping line
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A longer comp figure under the ride.

Count the tripletTIP

Count “1 trip-let 2 trip-let” while the ride plays. Find the “trip” before you play anything on it.

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