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 should approach every song taking into consideration different aspects: drum beats, dynamics, fills, song structure, and time signatures. Several listenings of the song can give … More Drum Practice Playlists
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 with A Light for Attracting Attention since its release. The album explores a wide variety of styles, from art rock to electronica, to post-punk and … More The Smile – Thin Thing (Drum Beat Transcription)
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 ’50s to the early 2000s, and for various genres from afro-cuban to samba, bolero, and funk. All of the tunes are included in the playlist … More Jazz Grooves – Drum Transcriptions Part 2
There’s a lot of music to be inspired by. The first semester of this year gave us interesting albums, especially in the last two months. From remarkable releases to impressive debuts, the following are my favorite 5 albums of the first half of 2022. Porcupine Tree – Closure / Continuation After a 12-year hiatus, Porcupine … More The 5 Best Albums from the First Half of 2022
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 one of the masters of this rhythm is Jeff Porcaro, who created memorable grooves from the rock shuffle played on “Lido Shuffle” to the iconic … More Jeff Porcaro Shuffle Groove Collection
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
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 transcription is entirely transcribed note-for-note with an easy and clear interface, including a comprehensive notation key. 20 drum transcriptions, plus extra content, to inspire you to learn … More 20 Essential Drum Transcriptions for the Modern Drummer – Available Now!
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. Meshuggah’s drummer Tomas Haake following his drumming style, which weaves complex polymetric patterns in a 4/4 time meter, introduced new rhythmic elements. This is the … More Meshuggah – Broken Cog | The Abysmal Eye (Intro Drum Analysis-Transcription)
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 and Lee Ritenour, here’s a drum fill that can be applied in a great variety of styles. Something that will inspire you! In case you … More A Fill for Every Season #1
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. In case you missed it, in the first episode I transcribed the legendary drum part of the intro for “Good Times Bad Times” played by … More Drum Shorts: Toto – Rosanna (Outro Drum Groove Transcription)
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