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The focus of my playing is the groove, and every time i find a new rhythm, i find i can write a bunch of new songs. learning how to dance, or drum, or to swing my body in a new way is the fundamental way i find a new riff. because when you learn to swing your body in a new way, you begin to swing with your instrument differently.
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The Focus Of My Playing Is The

Stone Gossard
The focus of my playing is the groove, and every time i find a new rhythm, i find i can write a bunch of new songs. learning how to dance, or drum, or to swing my body in a new way is the fundamental way i find a new riff. because when you learn to swing your body in a new way, you begin to swing with your instrument differently.
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