So proud to close the year with net growth in all aspects. Thank you for all your support!
Francis’ Drumming Blog is on the podium, at the 3rd position, of the best drum blogs and websites based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority, and freshness. The blog reached more than 43,000 visitors and 130,000 clicks, with organic traffic from all over the world (special thanks go to visitors from the USA, UK, Australia, France, and Italy). Also, social media interactions have grown considerably, especially on Instagram. That motivates me to publish new stuff to help you to develop and improve your drumming.
Most of the drum sheet music, transcriptions, and exercises shared this year are available for free, and despite inflation, I kept the same prices for all the paid products in my online store and on Amazon. You can follow Francis’ Drumming Blog on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Scribd.
Here’s a selection of the best articles published this year. Whatever your level, here you can find something useful. Keep on drumming and make the most of 2023!
16th Note Triplets Drum Fill Idea
In this quick lesson, I introduce a variation in 16th note triplets of the drum fill idea shared in my previous article A Fill for Every Season #2. Just changing…
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Michael Jackson – Thriller (Drum Grooves)
It’s time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic albums in music history. Thriller by Michael Jackson is the best-selling album of all time, with over…
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John Mayer – Waiting On the World to Change (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the drum transcription for “Waiting On the World to Change” by John Mayer from the album Continuum (2006) with Steve Jordan on drums. The note-for-note drum transcription is available…
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A Fill for Every Season #2
Here we are with the second episode of this new series, something I’m sure will inspire you. With the first episode, I shared a drum fill played by Carlos Vega…
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Drum Practice Playlists
In our daily practice routine, we should dedicate time to playing along with songs. Whatever your level this is an essential part in order to achieve an effective practice. We…
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The Smile – Thin Thing (Drum Beat Transcription)
In the past months, I talked about The Smile’s debut album, the new project by Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead, featuring Tom Skinner on drums. I’ve been obsessed…
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Beyond the Beat: One-Handed Hi-Hat 16th Notes – Accent Combinations
The hi-hat is the element of the drum set that with subtle variations and embellishments can greatly affect the groove. Drummers like Stewart Copeland, Jeff Porcaro, Dennis Chambers, and Steve…
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Jazz Grooves – Drum Transcriptions Part 2
It’s been a while since the first part of this article. The following collection includes the main groove transcription for a varied repertoire of ten jazz tunes, from the late…
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Jeff Porcaro Shuffle Groove Collection
After a long time spent transcribing, I’m glad to share a new resource to help you develop your drumming by exploring a great variety of shuffle rhythms. There’s no doubt…
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Bossa Nova in 3/4 – Onda Nueva
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,…
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20 Essential Drum Transcriptions for the Modern Drummer – Available Now!
My new book 20 Essential Drum Transcriptions for the Modern Drummer is now available in paperback and digital format. From jazz to pop, to rock and fusion, every sheet music…
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Kenny Aronoff – You Don’t Get Much (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the full drum transcription for “You Don’t Get Much” by BoDeans, from the album Home (1989) with Kenny Aronoff on drums. The transcription is an adaptation for a standard 5-piece drum…
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Meshuggah – Broken Cog | The Abysmal Eye (Intro Drum Analysis-Transcription)
Djent pioneers Meshuggah have returned with a new album. Immutable (Atomic Fire Records) is a complex, solid, and dynamic work, that captivates the real essence of the Swedish metal band.…
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Toto – Mushanga (Drum Sheet Music)
Discovering a legendary groove! I’m glad to share the full drum sheet music for “Mushanga” by Toto, from the album The Seventh One (1988) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The…
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Exploring Afro-Cuban 6/8 Vocabulary Using Ted Reed’s Syncopation
Some of the main rhythms in West Africa are based on 6/8 feels and the essential concept of clave. The application of Afro-Cuban 6/8 on the drumset opened the way…
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Groove Displacement – Polyrhythmic Independence 4 over 3
Things are not as harder as we think if faced with the right approach. Polyrhythms can drive you to new rhythmic destinations, increase your knowledge, improve your timing, your independence,…
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Omar Hakim Drum Transcription – Daft Punk – Giorgio by Moroder (Second Part, Drum Solo)
From Miles Davis to David Bowie to Madonna and Sting, Omar Hakim is one of the most versatile drummers on the planet. He played remarkable drum grooves on countless timeless…
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A Fill for Every Season #1
It’s always time to practice; transcriptions can give you new ideas to develop your drumming. Inspired by a Carlos Vega drum lick from his solo on “Oasis” by Dave Grusin…
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Drum Shorts: Toto – Rosanna (Outro Drum Groove Transcription)
The second episode of my new series “drum shorts” is dedicated to Jeff Porcaro, and the nice and smooth groove played on the guitar solo outro of “Rosanna” by Toto.…
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Snarky Puppy – Lingus (Drum Sheet Music)
Let’s start the new year with a top transcription! It took an entire week to transcribe, edit, and revise “Lingus (We Like It Here)” by Snarky Puppy, from the live…
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