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Steely Dan: 5 Drum Transcriptions & Stone Temple Pilots: 5 Drum Transcriptions – Now Available in Paperback

20 February 2025

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

Stone Temple Pilots: 5 Drum Transcriptions

25 August 2024

In this collection of transcriptions, we look at the drumming style of Eric Kretz, the dynamic drummer of Stone Temple Pilots, whose beats have become the backbone of some of the most iconic tracks in alternative rock and grunge history. This book includes the complete drum transcriptions of five of their songs: Dead & Bloated, … More Stone Temple Pilots: 5 Drum Transcriptions

Steely Dan: 5 Drum Transcriptions

22 June 2024

For musicians, the intricate and sophisticated Steely Dan’s compositions offer a treasure of inspiration. The band’s unique blend of jazz and rock has captivated audiences and musicians for decades. I’m thrilled to announce a collection of accurately crafted drum transcriptions featuring five iconic Steely Dan songs: Green Earrings, Aja, Babylon Sisters, Gaucho, and The Last … More Steely Dan: 5 Drum Transcriptions

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20 Essential Drum Transcriptions for the Modern Drummer – Available Now!

23 May 2022

My 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 some … More 20 Essential Drum Transcriptions for the Modern Drummer – Available Now!

Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!

4 October 2021

My new book “Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions” is now available on Amazon, Apple Books, Gumroad, and other stores in paperback and eBook format. Max Roach was one of the drummers who most contributed to forging the modern drumming style. He was active as a drummer, composer, and bandleader throughout six decades of cultural and … More Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!

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Orizzonti Musicali. Neil Peart: la vita, la musica e lo stile – Ora Disponibile!

1 February 2021

Il mio nuovo libro Orizzonti Musicali. Neil Peart: la vita, la musica e lo stile è ora disponibile in formato cartaceo ed eBook su Amazon, Apple Books, La Feltrinelli, Kobo e altri store. Il libro è una retrospettiva sulla vita e lo stile batteristico del leggendario Neil Peart, con interviste, trascrizioni, aneddoti oltre la batteria … More Orizzonti Musicali. Neil Peart: la vita, la musica e lo stile – Ora Disponibile!

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Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style – Available Now!

4 January 2021

My book Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style is now available for purchase on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, and other stores. For those who are interested, the drum transcription for “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres” is sold separately on Gumroad. The book is available in two print formats, paperback … More Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style – Available Now!

Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – New Edition

4 November 2020

My book “Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions” is now available for purchase on Amazon in a new paperback edition and in Kindle format. The book includes 8 full drum transcriptions of some of Jeff Porcaro’s most remarkable recordings and performances, from the ’70s to the early ’90s. In the next few days, I’ll introduce … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – New Edition

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Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Second Edition

21 October 2018

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

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Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions (Paperback) – Available Now!

25 December 2017

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!