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Bernard Purdie: Steely Dan – Babylon Sisters (Full Drum Transcription)

8 May 2023

With a career spanning over six decades, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie is widely renowned as the most recorded drummer of all time and the creator of the half-time shuffle groove. He has played on countless hit records (totaling over 5,000 records) of some of the biggest names in music, including Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, … More Bernard Purdie: Steely Dan – Babylon Sisters (Full Drum Transcription)

New Transcriptions (Tony Williams, Brian Blade, Steely Dan, Meshell Ndegeocello, Alexisonfire, The Muffs, Meredith Andrews)

24 July 2022

I spent the last two months transcribing new stuff, for a great variety of styles from jazz to rock, to fusion and pop. Some of these transcriptions are commissions, which helped me to discover new music and develop my transcribing ability with the impressive Tony Williams and Brian Blade drumming. The full/note-for-note drum transcriptions are … More New Transcriptions (Tony Williams, Brian Blade, Steely Dan, Meshell Ndegeocello, Alexisonfire, The Muffs, Meredith Andrews)

Steely Dan – The Last Mall (Drum Sheet Music)

16 December 2021

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “The Last Mall” by Steely Dan, from the album Everything Must Go (2003) with Keith Carlock on drums. The main rhythm is an 8th note triplet groove played with two hands on the hi-hat (backbeat falling with the left hand), and a simple bass drum-snare pattern. The most important elements … More Steely Dan – The Last Mall (Drum Sheet Music)

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4 Essential Drum Transcriptions

4 May 2020

Here’s a collection of 4 full drum transcriptions from jazz to rock and pop. This collection includes some of the most memorable songs from 1958 to 2007 with the performances of legendary drummers like Steve Gadd, Max Roach, Gavin Harrison, and Vinnie Colaiuta. Every groove and fill is transcribed accurately note-for-note, including also the sticking. … More 4 Essential Drum Transcriptions

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Steve Gadd – Aja (Full Drum Transcription)

2 April 2020

The full drum transcription of “Aja” by Steely Dan, featuring Steve Gadd on drums, is now available as scrolling sheet music in a YouTube video. The transcription also includes the famous drum breaks played by Gadd. Keep on drumming! The note-for-note drum transcription is available for purchase.

Steely Dan – Aja (Drum Sheet Music)

21 July 2019

This time a classic: the drum transcription of the famous tune “Aja” by Steely Dan, from the album Aja (1977) with the legendary Steve Gadd on drums. The full drum transcription is available for purchase and includes 7 pages plus a notation key. The brilliant Steve Gadd’s playing is a mix of the drumming styles … More Steely Dan – Aja (Drum Sheet Music)

The drum transcription for Gaucho by Steely Dan

Steely Dan – Gaucho (Drum Sheet Music)

9 April 2016

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Gaucho” by Steely Dan, from the album of the same name released in 1980 with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The beautiful laid-back groove played by Jeff is embellished by wonderful buzz rolls and ghost notes. The drum transcription is available for purchase in a printable PDF file. A … More Steely Dan – Gaucho (Drum Sheet Music)