April 2016 – Francis' Drumming Blog

Wayne Shorter - Night Dreamer, Elvin Jones drum transcription

Elvin Jones: Wayne Shorter – Night Dreamer (Intro, Head Drum Transcription)

22 April 2016

Here’s the drum transcription of the intro and head of “Night Dreamer” by Wayne Shorter, with Elvin Jones on drums. The composition is a medium jazz waltz with a driving groove and modal harmony. That’s a perfect tune to work on 3/4 stuff and develop coordination, independence, and rudiments. DOWNLOAD THE PDF To master this … More Elvin Jones: Wayne Shorter – Night Dreamer (Intro, Head Drum Transcription)

Philly Joe Jones drum lick - Sid's Ahead drum trading fours

Philly Joe Jones: Miles Davis – Sid’s Ahead (Trading Fours Drum Transcription)

20 April 2016

Here’s the Philly Joe Jones’ trading 4’s on “Sid’s Ahead” by Miles Davis, from the classic album Milestones (1958). On this tune Davis plays trumpet and piano; it was also the last time the rhythm section (Philly Joe Jones, Red Garland, and Paul Chambers) played with Davis on a record. “Sid’s Ahead” is an original composition … More Philly Joe Jones: Miles Davis – Sid’s Ahead (Trading Fours Drum Transcription)

The drum transcription for Gaucho by Steely Dan

Steely Dan – Gaucho (Drum Sheet Music)

9 April 2016

Here’s the drum sheet music for “Gaucho” by Steely Dan, from the album of the same name released in 1980 with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The smooth laid-back groove is embellished with buzz rolls, ghost notes, and hi-hat embellishments. The complete drum transcription is available for purchase and includes a printable PDF file plus a … More Steely Dan – Gaucho (Drum Sheet Music)