The next step is to play these short rhythm figures between different pitches to create melodies, and eventually to improvise with the rhythms. The idea is that you can play any pitches you like, but the rhythm must remain the same every bar. Here is the final rhythm from the previous example played on various pitches derived from the C major scale.
This set rhythm example uses swing eighth note rhythms covering two bars. The rhythm is shown first on one note and then as a melody using various pitches. Create some of your own two bar rhythms and use them to improvise with.