What is Swing? Swing Explained in 2 Minutes (Music Theory)

Hi there!

I'm (finally!) back with a new music theory related video explaining what is swing, a form of popular music developed in the United States that dominated in the 1930s and 1940s. The amazing danceable swing style of big bands and bandleaders such as Benny Goodman was the dominant form of American popular music from 1935 to 1946, a period known as the swing era.

You will recognize "In the Mood", a popular big band-era #1 hit recorded by American bandleader Glenn Miller. It topped the charts for 13 straight weeks in 1940 in the U.S. In 1999, National Public Radio (NPR) included the song recording on RCA Bluebird on the NPR 100, the list of "The 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century". Then in 2004, the original song recording on RCA Victor was inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry which consists of recordings that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Hopefully I made it clear, understandable but, above all, fun! :)

Enjoy!

Davide

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Please feel free to watch my latest video: "[Electro Swing Remix] Pink Elephants On Parade (Dumbo)"
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[williamguey]

I was searching for copper and I found gold

[Chernosjk]

No click bait, straight to the point. And explained easily. Instantly subcribed.

[carltrotter]

For anyone looking for the name of the song, it is the legendary "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller and his orchestra.

[matthewgumabon]

In an age of short attention span and unending thirst for interesting content, this video is gold.
2 mins, no voices, no talking heads. Just visuals and sound.
No complex music theory, no 20 minute video essay on the origin of the genre. Just the barebones of what makes swing sound like “swing” in layman’s terms.
Cool stuff!

[KohakuNoBaka]

I guess the only one who disliked this just wasn't... In The Mood?

[kalashsarode]

Dude. This video should be named: "A hundred pages on music in 2 minutes.."

[darkknightgamer]

“Rose! I’ve just realised!”
“What?”
“I can dance!”

[bruh]

The way it builds up is so interesting and really makes you appreciate all the layers that go into it! This made me discover an appreciation for swing music I didn't know I had, gonna listen to it now lol

[songdove.]

You, sir, are an educator. I'm a swing dancer and this is one of the best explanations of swing music I've ever seen, succinct, easy to understand with straightforward use of visual and audio tools. I've shared it with many dancer friends already. Please keep up this wonderful series!!!

[lev]

i love the walking bassline for swing, it brings the extra mood!

[dorobokino]

As a swing dancer, this is one of my favorite videos on YouTube. I love feeling the energy of the music rise as each new section is introduced and seeing each section play their fundamental role in this awesome genre of music. Simply amazing!

[SadFace]

I've watched your Ragtime and Boogie Woogie videos as well and they are very well edited! I am extremely impressed with how you created clear visuals and used clever audio mutes to succinctly explain the nuances of music. Not only are the visuals clear, but there are several minor details that really up the quality of your work---clearly you are more than just a musical professional, but are skilled at art/graphic design as well. Hope your channel grows a bit more since this level of quality (and the time it takes to put something like this together) deserves more viewership.

[cookiemaster]

lol I clicked so fast the video was private

[dipyel]

헐 사람들이 스윙 설명하는거는 다른 내용 말하며 계속 늘어트리면서 시간만 끌던데...
이분은 2분만에 완벽하게 핵심만 집어 말하네요 스윙에 대해 잘 몰랐었는데 이 영상 보고 알게 됐네요 감사합니다!

[derpherpington]

I thought the thumbnail was a picture of a computer keyboard and this video was about coding in Java Swing, but this is a much better video.

[EndlessCampaign]

These have quickly become some of my favorite music theory videos, and I didn't even know I wanted that in my life. They so simply explain and breakdown a genre into its parts that even a total newbie like me can understand it easily.

[AlessiaEnna]

After watching this I just feel the urgent need to play Swing right now!

[tavishsharmamusic]

2 minutes. Simple. Sophisticated. To the point. How it should be - perfection. Thank you!

[EricTung]

this is what a real knowledge-based youtuber should be. straight to the point, simple and clear explanation.

[LianDyogi]

Been trying to understand the swing for a while now (especially on the piano) and you explained it so clearly, thanks!