The exercises in the Groove Book force the player to unlearn the muscle memory of "kick-with-hat" or "snare-with-hat." The result is a sound that is open, airy, and deeply funky. It is the kind of playing that defines modern pop, R&B, and electronic production.
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Here is everything you need to know about the Groovebook, why the PDF format is a game-changer, and how to use it to skyrocket your drumming.
: Nickel provides deep dives into how different subdivisions (16th notes, sextuplets, etc.) change the "flavor" of a groove.