Third in a series of “bread & butter” comping patterns for slow triple-feel blues…
As always, the defining feature of slow triple-feel blues is the laid-back “three-ness” that underlies every beat.
This pattern consists of chord roots in the left hand and “the 1-3-5, 1-4-6, 1-5-b7 thing” in the right.
In this rendition each note is given it’s full value by the liberal use of the sustain pedal on each chord change…
Hint: Don’t be in a hurry and don’t try to force the rhythm. Simply allow the triplets (which you hear and feel as the relentless Tik-tik-tik Tik-tik-tik Tik-tik-tik Tik-tik-tik on the hi-hats) to take both hands along for a super chill stroll…
In this rendition, the notes are identical, but a rest (breath) is inserted in the middle of each triplet, creating a more open sound and crisper rhythm…
Hint: Don’t try to play the note and rest durations exactly as written. Let your mood, the tempo, and the style of your playing partners decide how you want the music to sound and feel!