Funk Grooves are characterized by strong snare accents with abundant ghost notes. Kick drum features strong synchopations. Hi hat closed/open modes are exploited for effect.

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GROOVES

"The defining element of virtuosity is the performance ability of the musician in question, who is capable of displaying feats of skill well above the average performer."

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Virtuoso Drummer™ is an online publication of:
VIRTUOSO MUSICIAN™
Online Studies for the Serious Musician