A swing rhythm can be created by tying the first two notes of the triplet group together.
The two eighth note triplets tied together in the previous example can be replaced by a quarter note.
To simplify notation, it is common to replace the z with 6, and to write at the start of the piece 6 = z as illustrated in the following example.
To play Jazz well, it is essential to have good control of playing swing 8th notes, as they are the most common rhythmic used in Jazz. Practice the following sequence using swing 8ths until you can play it smoothly and evenly at a reasonable tempo without accenting the notes on the beat.