Jazz Drum Loops

Jazz music originated in African-American communities near New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz has been called America’s classical music. Along with the blues, its forefather, it is one of the first truly indigenous music styles create by America. Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation.

Use these Jazz Drum Loops to help you create a groove for your song. Writing to a beat is a great way to build mood and feel.

Take one of the chord progressions you created and play along with the loop of your choice.

Here are some sample Jazz Drum Loops you can use for writing songs. These beats are characterize with a swing feel created by playing triplets over a 4/4 beat.

Jazz Loop #1

Jazz Loop #2

Jazz Loop #3

Jazz Loop #4

Do you want to write your own Jazz drum beats? Check out the Online Drum Sequencer