I can't think of any three terms that are so used but so difficult to articulate and pin down quite like "playing in the pocket", "playing behind the beat" and "playing ahead of the beat". To a beginner, these terms likely bring about some feelings of head scratching and head-scratching impulses. To an intermediate and seasoned musical veteran, by contrast, are just … [Read more...] about Push, Drag and Center: What is Playing in The Pocket, Anyway?