Drum Shorts: The Winstons – Amen, Brother (Drum Break Transcription)

In this new episode of Drum Shorts, we delve into the legend of the Amen break, a six-second drum moment that turned an obscure 1969 B-side into a cornerstone of modern music. Originating from the Winstons’ song “Amen, Brother,” the Amen break is now credited as the most sampled drum part in history. It appears in over 2,000 recordings … More Drum Shorts: The Winstons – Amen, Brother (Drum Break Transcription)

Art Blakey – Are You Real (Trading Fours Drum Transcription)

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers’ “Are You Real” is a Benny Golson composition from the landmark album Moanin’ (1959), showcasing the drummer’s unmatched energy, precision, and conversational approach to rhythm. Blakey turns the drum kit into a dynamic voice, especially during the trading fours section … More Art Blakey – Are You Real (Trading Fours Drum Transcription)