r/MadeMeSmile • u/Damiana1111 • 18d ago

Good Vibes Two generations. One pocket. 🥁

I dont know who had more fun :)

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u/Nahuel-Huapi 18d ago

That's why the title refers to the "pocket". When jazz musicians are improvising, it's called being "in the pocket."

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u/DrowAboveground 18d ago

I thought it was referring to drummers specifically being so in-time and tight it’s like they’re operating within a small pocket of space. I’ve only heard it used when talking about percussion.

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u/BasementDesk 18d ago

I’ve mostly heard it used rhythmically, too, but not just for drummers. It’s like being “in the groove.” Not just playing strictly, perfectly in time, but more like being JUST loose enough without being TOO loose. That’s what gives it the feel.

In the most magical of circumstances, a whole band can be in the pocket together.

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u/4444Grains 18d ago

Aha! You saved me a google search 🎵