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In drumming, a groove is a repeated phrase that sets and maintains the rhythm and tempo of the piece.[1]
Grooves and fills are the main components of the music played on a drum kit, and together with basic techniques or rudiments such as flams make up the curriculum for learning to play the drum kit.[2]
To a drummer, a groove is the drumming equivalent of a riff to a guitarist.
Examples
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[edit]- ^ "We Broke Down Art Blakey's 3 Most Celebrated Grooves - Drumeo Beat". Free Online Drum Magazine | The Drumeo Beat. 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ "What Are Drum Fills? | Fill Space in Drumming Sets". Loudlands. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
