I am stuck on the word 'groove'. You've probably noticed that I use it when describing a song or a musician. I like songs with groove, I think, but what is groove?
I have my own opinions on the word but I am interested in how others describe it.
On the Wiki site I found this definition (among others): Peter Forrester and John Bailey argue that the "chances of achieving this higher level of playing" (i.e., attain a "groove") is improved when the musicians are "open to other's musical ideas", "complemen[t] other participant’s [sic] musical ideas", and "taking risks with the music"
This is the one that appeals to me most. I think it takes a lot of experience and milage on the drums to be able to groove. I also think it helps when the musicians you are playing with have as much experience.
'Groove' is going to be the word I use as my mantra - on the path to being a better overall drummer. I want to be able to groove one day, and I want to have an image that portrays that.
I have been playing with some ideas for a stage name and logo today. I am going to slap those ideas around for a while then post them for comments.
