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Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style – Available Now!

4 January 2021

My book Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style is now available for purchase on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, and other stores. For those who are interested, the drum transcription for “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres” is sold separately on Gumroad. The book is available in two print formats, paperback … More Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style – Available Now!

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The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Blue Rondo à la Turk (Head Drum Transcription)

11 December 2020

“Blue Rondo à la Turk” is a famous jazz composition by Dave Brubeck, included on the album Time Out (1959). It was originally recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet with Dave Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. The title is a reference to the … More The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Blue Rondo à la Turk (Head Drum Transcription)

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New Book – Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style (Preview)

19 November 2020

I’m glad to introduce my new book, a journey through the life, music and drumming style of the legendary Neil Peart.The conception of Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style comes from the transcription and study of one of his most remarkable works: “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres,” which is the first track on … More New Book – Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style (Preview)

Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – New Edition

4 November 2020

My book “Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions” is now available for purchase on Amazon in a new paperback edition and in Kindle format. The book includes 8 full drum transcriptions of some of his most remarkable recordings and performances, from the ’70s to the early ’90s. In the next days, I’ll introduce my new … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – New Edition

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Afro-Cuban 6/8 Funk Application: Accent Displacement

22 October 2020

In contemporary styles the applications of the Afro-Cuban 6/8 are endless, inspiring to play new grooves. In the past, I talked about the reading and interpretation of Ted Reed’s Syncopation, playing counter-rhythms to develop coordination. A series of exercises that will prove your ability, check it out. https://francisdrummingblog.com/2016/12/01/reed-interpretation-afro-cuban-68-counter-rhythms Today I’ll talk about the application of … More Afro-Cuban 6/8 Funk Application: Accent Displacement

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Jimmy Chamberlin’s Top 5 Drum Tracks For The Smashing Pumpkins

9 October 2020

Jimmy Chamberlin is one of the most influential drummers of the ’90s, best known for his activity with the rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Some of the drum parts he played with the band of Billy Corgan are remarkable, showing his great knowledge of a great variety of music genres: from jazz to latin and … More Jimmy Chamberlin’s Top 5 Drum Tracks For The Smashing Pumpkins

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Alice in Chains – Rotten Apple (Drum Sheet Music)

10 September 2020

It’s a busy time, with a lot of drum transcriptions requests and my recent relocation. By the way, here’s the full drum sheet music (6 pages) for Rotten Apple by Alice in Chains, from the album Jar of Flies (1994) with Sean Kinney on drums. You can purchase the drum transcription on my digital marketplace … More Alice in Chains – Rotten Apple (Drum Sheet Music)