The Groove

Searching for patterns is a skill worth learning. Some see them easier than the rest of us. Patterns help us ask the right questions. Questions that help solve problems.

Patterns point to the rhythm. Rhythm is good if the song fits. The question is… does the song fit? Is it a song at all? Focusing on a few notes hides the pattern.

Allow the space to see if there is a pattern.

Then ask: Do I like the sound of the music? 

Does it help others?

Is the rhythm clearing the path or blocking it?

Asking questions about individual notes hides the solution and derails the groove.