‘Old Bones Blues’ is a blues track inspired by the 12-bar blues formula. The piece features a steady swung feel and eighth-note triplet rolls that crescendo to complement the resolving 12-bar blues cycle.

To play blues convincingly, the first thing you have to learn is how to swing. The swing feel in the basic shuffle pattern is created by playing the first and third triplets on every beat. Missing the second triplet on every beat gives the shuffle its unique feel and flow. This pattern is played on the hi-hat or ride cymbal, while the snare is played on the backbeat and the bass drum primarily holds beats 1 and 3 in each bar. Various combinations of triplet rhythms can be used for fills around the kit. Dynamics are important because blues can feature sections that drop to low volumes and then erupt into lively sections. This is often done to reflect the emotional range of the lyric.

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