Chris Quinn shows you how he stays in time, controls the volume, keeps the rhythm simple, and follows the soloist through fast swing, four-to-the-bar, and Latin feels.

Here's the hot action inside this video lesson:
- Stay underneath the lead so the soloist never has to fight the rhythm
- Hold the pick loosely to control the volume without losing the attack
- Keep medium swing clear with straight four-to-the-bar downstrokes
- Follow the soloist's dynamics instead of playing at one fixed intensity
- Simplify Latin rhythm so the groove and time stay solid
- Practice the short left-hand pulse on every beat

 

The video lets you hear Chris apply the ideas in three musical settings.

 

The PDF gives you Chris Quinn's five essential rhythm tips, plus a written left-hand exercise you can slow down and practise until all four beats feel short, controlled and solid.

 

Your PDF will arrive by email, and you can download it on the next page as well.

 

Begin without the right hand if necessary: press the chord, release the pressure, and repeat in time.

 

This free lesson gives you the professional mindset and one practical exercise. Inside The Gypsy Jazz Club, I'll help you build the complete left-hand, right-hand, rhythm, repertoire, and listening foundation.