Another product review here. WristGrips kindly invited me to review its new product: a pair of wristbands designed for musicians to help with nerve pain, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, and other ailments that musicians get from all the hours in practice and performance. As described by the company. “WristGrips were developed by musicians, for musicians. We know that … More WristGrips – Product Review
While preparing new transcriptions and exercises, here’s a clip playing an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove in a funk-rock context. Let me explain this groove application: Check out my previous article, which includes some Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythmic ideas using Ted Reed’s Syncopation. Keep on drumming!
My book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions is now available in a new second edition. The new features included are: The book includes an introductory chapter, a biography of the drummer, and the full drum sheet music for Lido Shuffle, Lowdown, Hold the Line, Gaucho, Africa, Rosanna, I Keep Forgettin’, and Georgy Porgy (live … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Second Edition
This needs special attention: a great podcast by Nick Ruffini on Drummer’s Resource. Here’s his conversation with Josh Freese, one of my drum heroes. Check it out! http://www.drummersresource.com/josh-freese-interview
One month ago I released as composer and producer my album Various Music Collection Vol. 1, a collection of 16 instrumental royalty-free tracks suitable for a wide range of applications such as video games, video productions, trailers, podcasts, teasers, and other media. All the tracks included are original compositions, except for my interpretation of two … More Various Music Collection Vol. 1
A non-profit organization called Makers4Good contacted me and asked me to review their new product, Backbeater launched with a Kickstarter campaign on August 14. As described by Makers4Good: “Backbeater is the world’s most advanced metronome for drummers. With the Backbeater Sensor, it knows the tempo you’re playing. Backbeater allows drummers to monitor their tempo: either freestyle or … More Backbeater – Product Review
Matt Garstka is one of the most representative drummers of this decade, his work with the metal band Animals as Leaders is phenomenal, showing his great technical abilities and his huge sense of timing. From the performance “Madness of Matt Lesson Series” here’s the transcription of the introductory drum fill and groove for “Inner Assassins”, … More Matt Garstka – Inner Assassins (Intro Drum Fill & Groove Transcription)
Until now, I have shared drum transcriptions, exercises, and updates about my publications. Today, I’m offering something different for music production. These royalty-free drum loops, which I recorded, edited, and produced myself, are suitable for various musical styles, from electronic to pop and hip-hop. The collection includes 40 free drum beats in WAV format at … More Drum Loops | 40 Drum Beats
My new book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions is now available in paperback format. Over the last two years, I transcribed some of the best of Jeff Porcaro’s recordings. Now these drum transcriptions have been collected and re-edited in one book, including a biography and an unreleased drum sheet music for “Lowdown” by Boz … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions (Paperback) – Available Now!
With this technical post, I wanna show you the tools that help me to transcribe drum parts and transcriptions. Let me show you my basic steps: 1) First, I import the original audio track on my DAW, Steinberg Cubase in my case. 2) Then I listen to the audio and use some EQ plugins, FabFilter Pro-Q2, … More How I Transcribe
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