Re: [Harp-L] Working on groove

[Music Cal <macaroni9999@xxxxxxxxx>]

>After purposely NOT physically giving a beat, like with your foot,  it
might become internalized and then you'll BE the groove,
>instead of using the groove... that's a hard concept to describe, sorry.

I think you did a good job describing it. It sounds to me like you are
saying that one should work toward removing the step of keeping time with a
foot since one's internal clock (or clocks) are keeping time anyhow. "Be
the groove". I like that. The result is one less simultaneous process to
perform and track and therefore more time to dedicate to listening and
playing.


On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:01 AM, JON KIP <jonkip@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > Anybody got tips for really developing one's awareness and mastery of
>
> >  groove during improvisation?
>
>
> Sure, Daniel... try using a metronome to represent (in 4/4 time) 2 and 4.
>
> It's your non-existent drummer's  high hat....if it's difficult at first,
> then that's a great method.... If it's really easy, keep doing it, it still
> helps. You could also try NOT beating your foot....making the beat, tempo,
> be inside you...After purposely NOT physically giving a beat, like with
> your foot,  it might become internalized and then you'll BE the groove,
> instead of using the groove... that's a hard concept to describe, sorry.
>
> This is much better than the alternate method of at least appearing to be
> in a groove, which includes spending time in front of a mirror, perfecting
> the appearance of Hip..... turning red, moving all around, sweating
> profusely...
>
> Both methods seem to work. The second is easier.The first, for some, may
> be more musically rewarding.
>
> jon
>
> http://jonkip.com