Three Strings, No Waiting: Playing swing rhythm is big fun and easier than you think. Using a few easy chords and right- and left-hand techniques, you can start comping your way to four-beat heaven. We’ll learn the basic three-finger chord fingerings, the best way to move from one chord to the next and the simple left-hand muting technique that helps give swing rhythm its distinctive sound. We’ll also work on keeping a relaxed, swinging rhythm going with the right hand.