The Metronome Experiment | Bass Practice

Jazz teachers often have you set the metronome on beats 2 and 4 because it helps you develop the feeling of the backbeat and swing, rather than relying on the metronome to tell you every beat. It also creates a more "jazz" feeling... BUT only if you do it right! In this video, I’m trying out a little metronome experiment with the first A section of Lullaby of Birdland. I start by practicing with the metronome on beats 2 and 4, (or do i?) then switch to a drum beat to see how the bass line feels with a more realistic jazz groove. Just a bit of experimenting, listening, and trying to improve my time and feel on bass. Comments or suggestions always welcome Natalie 27 of September 2026 _________________________ I created Bass Rumblings website (www.bassrumblings.net) to keep all of my practice, songs, challenges, tips, resources. I hope to inspire people that you can start playing any instrument at any age - put the right practice in, and slowly develop your confidence. I create a Facebook page to keep my thoughts of what I learnt, committing to practice and other musings   / bassrumblings   If that's not enough, subscribe to monthly newsletter where I gather my thoughts, and summaries my learnings. http://eepurl.com/ijc6-r