I’m a drummer, percussionist, composer, and music producer based in Budapest. This is my drum blog, a collection of sheet music, transcriptions, exercises, books, and other stuff related to the drums.
Today we discover the classical Egyptian rhythm known as Zarafat (also spelled Dharafat), commonly performed in Arabic muwashahat music. While specific details about Zarafat might be scarce, Egyptian music is deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world, which emphasizes melodic complexity and rhythmic nuance. Traditionally Arabic music … More Rhythms From the World #4 – Zarafat
My latest two books, Steely Dan: 5 Drum Transcriptions and Stone Temple Pilots: 5 Drum Transcriptions, are now available in paperback format on Amazon. Each transcription is accurately transcribed note-for-note with an easy and clear notation, including a comprehensive notation key. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced drummer, these collections are your gateway to understanding Steely Dan and … More Steely Dan: 5 Drum Transcriptions & Stone Temple Pilots: 5 Drum Transcriptions – Now Available in Paperback
“Interstate Love Song” is one of Stone Temple Pilots’ most iconic tracks. Released in 1994 as the third single from their album Purple, it became a defining hit of the ’90s alternative rock scene, showcasing the band’s ability to blend grunge with classic rock influences. The track features a captivating guitar riff, interesting chord changes, … More Stone Temple Pilots – Interstate Love Song (Drum Sheet Music)
This new lesson explores different ways to develop timing using beat displacement. Displacement involves shifting an entire drum beat, rhythmic pattern, or phrase to a new starting point within the same time signature. It creates the perception that the rhythm has moved forward or backward in time while maintaining its original structure. Displacement adds tension, … More Beat Displacement: A Study in Timing
It’s been five years since the passing of the late Neil Peart; The Professor will always be missed! His artistic legacy with Rush will forever remain an inspiration for drummers worldwide. In the last 4 years, I shared drum transcriptions of his memorable drum parts with Rush from the beginning of Fly By Night (1975) to … More Neil Peart: Rush – Subdivisions (Full Drum Transcription)
Another incredible year has wrapped up, and I’m beyond grateful for your support!I’m thrilled to share that the blog has exceeded my expectations, with over 165,000 views and 57,000+ visitors, drawing organic traffic from all corners of the globe (special shoutout to visitors from the USA, UK, France, Italy, Australia, and Brazil). Social media engagement … More 2024 Recap
A way to apply ideas and exercises in a musical setting is to play along with songs. Using the metronome and studying drum books is essential during your practice sessions, but in the end, you should also focus on playing music. I’m glad to share a playlist of 50 songs without drums, including classic songs … More Drum Practice Playlist: 50 Songs Without Drums
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In this new episode, I’ll share an 8th-note triplet drum fill that will give you a different perspective on rudiments, stickings, and phrasing. We’ll arrange and play the concept of this lesson in a jazz context, but you can easily apply it to other genres and styles, enhancing your drumming. Differently from most drum fills, … More A Fill for Every Season #9
In this lesson, we’ll apply the concept of one of my previous exercises in 16th notes to play accent combinations in an 8th-note triplet groove. The workout consists of 3 hi-hat accent combinations playing 8 bass drum patterns. Accents should be played with the “shoulder” of the stick, using the tip for unaccented notes. Be sure to stay … More Beyond the Beat: 8th-Note Triplets – Accent Combinations
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