Taught by renowned double bassist
Rufus Reid
In this lesson, Rufus Reid takes us on a walkthrough of how groove and pulse are the fundamental tools to make our listeners’ bodies gyrate in some way - moving the head, tapping the foot, or even just rocking back and forth. He discusses use of different dynamics, rhythms, phrasing, and strategies for bridging the gap between high and low registers in a musical manner.
Groove and Pulse
In this lesson, Rufus Reid takes us on a walkthrough of how groove and pulse are the fundamental tools to make our listeners’ bodies gyrate in some way - moving the head, tapping the foot, or even just rocking back and forth. He discusses use of different dynamics, rhythms, phrasing, and strategies for bridging the gap between high and low registers in a musical manner.
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Unlock Course →Rufus Reid is an American jazz bassist, educator, and composer.
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