January 2020 – Francis' Drumming Blog

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The Who – Behind Blue Eyes (Drum Sheet Music)

25 January 2020

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who, from the legendary album Who’s Next (1971) with Keith Moon on drums. The drum transcription (2 pages) is available for free and includes a notation key. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Rob Shanahan reflects on his friendship with Neil Peart

14 January 2020

When I started to play drums Neil Peart was one of my first influences, a true inspiration for his musical approach to drumming… he will be forever missed.Here’s an article by Paul Rogne: an interview with the photographer and drummer Rob Shanahan about his friendship with the legendary Neil Peart. I wanna thank you Paul, … More Rob Shanahan reflects on his friendship with Neil Peart

Drum Solo Transcriptions & More

9 January 2020

Welcome to 2020! Today, I recommend Eugeniy Ivannikov’s YouTube channel: a great resource for drum transcriptions and instructional videos. Dave Weckl, Philly Joe Jones, Nate Smith, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Jojo Mayer are some drummers transcribed in edited videos with the original audio, including the PDF useful for practice. Check it out!