The Art of Groove - GFH - Volume 3

Grooving for Heaven - Volume 3

Taking Your Bass/Drum Relationship to the Next Level

The Art of Groove is an in-depth and engaging exploration into the relationship between the bass and drums in a contemporary ensemble. Together with much insightful input and consummate grooving by drummer David Owens (Thomas Dolby), Norm demonstrates and clarifies a multitude of concepts, exercises and groove considerations as he takes you to the next level. An indispensable resource for bassists and drummers pursuing maximum rhythm section effectiveness.

Topics Include:

• Essential Ear-Training (Rhythmic & Harmonic)
• Groove 101 (Concept/Approach, Bass Parts, Context & More)
• Musical Genres & Groove Vocabulary: A Bass & Drum Focus
• The Critical Subtleties (Tempo vs. Feel, Conveying Emotion Musically, Fills, Groovicidal Tendencies)
• Bass & Drum Dialogues: Developing the Synergy

Also featuring live performances of Blessed and Veggie Soup from Norm's Pondering the Sushi CD.

DVD Special Features

• Live Performance Music Video
  • We Will Stand
    • AJ DeGrasse (piano/vocals)
    • David Owens (drums & percussion)
    • Norm Stockton (fretless acoustic bass)
• Bonus "Norm Cam"
  • A perspective from "We Will Stand" video shoot featuring uninterrupted footage of Norm's bass performance.

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