What Exactly Is the "Pocket"?

Explore the concept of pocket in music from Soundly’s premium course, The Pocket Queen: Moving At Your Own Tempo: soundfly.com/courses/the-pock...
--About the Video:
Pocket is all about being in the right place at the right time and the space in between the notes. It's the difference-maker between two exact patterns, giving them entirely different outcomes. Pocket brings personality and feeling to a song, and it's what we buy into every day. It's the reason why we choose the music we choose. The feeling of a song is the pocket, and it plays into emotions more than the actual phrasing. We learn that every beat has a certain pocket, and it is essential to serve the purpose of the song.
A straight beat can be very computerized and square, but if you play to serve the purpose of the song, you're very much in pocket. However, dragging or playing too far ahead can make you out of pocket. The Pocket Queen demonstrates how to play the same pattern in two different ways to create a different feeling. We explore the different types of pockets, such as wavy pockets or circular pockets, and how they can create a unique feel for the song.
Pocket is a collaborative effort between all the instruments present, and it's essential to interpret each instrument's role to find the perfect pocket for a song. In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating world of pocket and how it can change the entire feeling of a song. Tune in for an exciting and insightful discussion about one of the most crucial aspects of music.
--About the Course:
Integrate your true self into your musical journey and content creation, while also learning about the factors that contributed to The Pocket Queen's success. This course is not only for drummers. It's also for producers, content creators, and creatives of all types. It's loosely organized around the various ingredients that go into The Pocket Queen's success. If you're looking for drum tips, we've got some of those. If you want advice on building your following, look no further. If you want to make better beats in a DAW, that's in here too. Taylor will walk students through the techniques she uses in her own music and content creation so that you can apply them into your own musical journeys with 10 in-depth sections.
Taylor paves the road to establishing your authentic self and sound, and finding your pocket, in which you can act with intention, have fun, be vulnerable and also dare to stretch beyond the creative limitations holding you back. This course is about immersing yourself in PQ's approach to making and sharing music, and then applying what you can to your own practice.
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[@brandonavera5991]

That is a great explanation. Well said. The circular is like the square with more feeling, smoother. Soften.

[@dominikmarkoc2664]

Thank you! Inspirational!

[@musicofdarius]

Great explanation! I've learned a bit here.

[@v3lossadapter712]

It’s like swing but for more than one instrument?