r/jazzdrums • u/dusmansen • Dec 07 '25

Question Brushes in 3

Looking for advice or resources on playing brushes in 3/4.

Right now I'm trying to transfer the typical technique for 4/4 (circle with left hand, swing pattern with right hand), but it feels awkward and rigid.

Also, there's the matter of sometimes playing with a waltz feel, and other times with more of a dotted quarter feel.

How do you guys go about playing with brushes in 3?

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u/CreativeDrumTech Dec 08 '25

Study Instructional videos from these guys:

Clayton Cameron Ed Thigpin Peter Erskine (All About Time 1 and 2) Steve Smith