June 2022 – Francis' Drumming Blog

jeff porcaro shuffle drum transcriptions

Jeff Porcaro Shuffle Groove Collection

23 June 2022

After a long time spent transcribing, I’m glad to share a new project to help you to develop your drumming by exploring a great variety of shuffle rhythms. There’s no doubt one of the masters of this rhythm is Jeff Porcaro, who created memorable grooves from the rock shuffle played on “Lido Shuffle” to the … More Jeff Porcaro Shuffle Groove Collection

Bossa Nova in 3/4 – Onda Nueva

7 June 2022

The rhythm of Joropo, or Joropo Llanero, is typical of Venezuela and Colombia. In 1882 the dance that inspired this rhythm, also called Joropo, became the national dance of Venezuela, later being declared a cultural heritage of the nation in 2014. The pattern of the Joropo Llanero is similar to the Vals Pasaje (a waltz … More Bossa Nova in 3/4 – Onda Nueva