Understanding Groove for Drum Set (book with CD & DVD)

Mel Bay Publications
Level : Beginning-Intermediate
DVD duration 61minutes

Understanding Groove is a thorough and innovative analysis of groove created by master drummer and highly acclaimed teacher, Nucleo Vega. This book will show you how to achieve a deeper feel and more consistent groove by bridging the gap between your physical and auditory awareness.

Topics covered: whipping, Moeller technique, syllables, verbal loops, shapes of groove, nuances, speed perception, technical aspects, beat placement, poly-tempos, consistency, two-level concept, balance and many more…

Part 1 - Stick Whip (Acceleration) Creates Emotion!
Part 2 - Consistency in Groove
Part 3 - Understand the Shape
Part 4 - Beat Placement
Part 5 - Powers of Space
Part 6 - Creating Groove Identity
Part 7 - Entering the Abstract