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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!

Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!

25 October 2017

I’m glad and proud to introduce my first book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions, my dedication to one of my favorite drummers. The book (47 pages) includes 8 transcriptions of some of Jeff Porcaro’s most memorable performances, playing with artists such as Toto, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, and Michael McDonald (some of the transcriptions … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!

Toto – Hold The Line (Drum Sheet Music)

4 June 2017

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Hold The Line” by Toto, from their debut studio album (1978) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The drum transcription is now available for purchase!

Jeff Porcaro - Rosanna drum transcription

Toto – Georgy Porgy – Live Version (Drum Sheet Music)

7 May 2017

Here’s the full drum sheet music for the live version of “Georgy Porgy” by Toto, from the amazing show at Le Zenith in Paris (1990) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. DOWNLOAD THE PDF More of Jeff Porcaro

Toto – Africa (Drum Sheet Music)

2 March 2017

“Africa” is one of Toto’s most recognizable songs, a timeless classic. Originally released on their 1982 album Toto IV, the drum part is a prime representation of Jeff Porcaro’s signature sound, showcasing his versatility and musicality as a drummer. To know more about the song, visit this page: http://jeffporcaro.blogspot.it/2006/12/story-behind-africa.html. Here you can download the complete … More Toto – Africa (Drum Sheet Music)

Boz Scaggs – Lido Shuffle (Drum Sheet Music)

28 January 2017

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs, from the album Silk Degrees (1976) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The drum transcription is available for purchase! More of Jeff Porcaro

Michael McDonald – I Keep Forgettin’ (Drum Sheet Music)

18 October 2016

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” by Michael McDonald, from his debut album If That’s What It Takes (1982) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The drum transcription is now available for purchase.

Toto – Rosanna (Drum Sheet Music)

30 May 2016

Here’s the drum sheet music for “Rosanna” by Toto, from the album Toto IV (1982) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The complete drum transcription is now available for purchase.

The drum transcription for Gaucho by Steely Dan

Steely Dan – Gaucho (Drum Sheet Music)

9 April 2016

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