Rush’s 1984 album Grace Under Pressure continued the band’s move into a slick, synthesizer-driven progressive rock sound. The album’s production was notably “glossy,” with very prominent keyboards. Its opener track, “Distant Early Warning,” exemplifies this blend: an up-tempo rock anthem driven by swirling synth … More Neil Peart: Rush – Distant Early Warning (Full Drum Transcription)
It’s been five years since the passing of the late Neil Peart; The Professor will always be missed! His artistic legacy with Rush will forever remain an inspiration for drummers worldwide. In the last 4 years, I shared drum transcriptions of his memorable drum parts with Rush from the beginning of Fly By Night (1975) to … More Neil Peart: Rush – Subdivisions (Full Drum Transcription)
New drum transcriptions of Neil Peart’s legendary performances with Rush are now available on my store. Every drum part is accurately transcribed note-for-note with an easy and clear notation, and where necessary, the sticking is specified. A drum notation key is included. Keep on drumming!
Here’s the full drum sheet music for “La Villa Strangiato” by Rush, from the legendary album Hemispheres (1978) with Neil Peart on drums. The complete drum transcription is now available for purchase.
I’m glad to share with you the full drum sheet music for “2112” (Overture, The Temples of Syrinx, Discovery, Presentation, Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale), from Rush’s fourth album released in 1976 with Neil Peart on drums. The drum transcription is available for free and includes a notation key. Keep on drumming! DOWNLOAD THE … More Rush – 2112 (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the second part of the drum transcription series dedicated to Neil Peart. Fly By Night (1975) is Rush’s second album and the first with Neil Peart. On July 29, 1974, he officially joined Rush, who needed a drummer for their upcoming North American tour. In the ’70s, his drum influences were Keith Moon, Phil … More Rush – Fly By Night (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s an extract of my new book Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style, the full drum sheet music for “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres” by Rush, from the album Hemispheres (1978). This is the first part of a series that includes other Rush songs, such as “Fly by Night,” “2112,” “Xanadu,” “La Villa … More Rush – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres (Drum Sheet Music)
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