“Blue Rondo à la Turk” is a famous jazz composition by Dave Brubeck, included on the album Time Out (1959). It was originally recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet with Dave Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. The title is a reference to the … More The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Blue Rondo à la Turk (Head Drum Transcription)
Jimmy Chamberlin is one of the most influential drummers of the ’90s, best known for his activity with the rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Some of the drum parts he played with the band of Billy Corgan are remarkable, showing his great knowledge of a great variety of music genres: from jazz to latin and … More Jimmy Chamberlin’s Top 5 Drum Tracks for The Smashing Pumpkins
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
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.
Here’s the full drum transcription for “Seven Days” by Sting. This project was born from collaboration with my drummer friend Eugeniy Ivannikov. Follow his YouTube channel for more transcriptions and other useful videos. https://www.youtube.com/@EugeniyIvannikov The drum sheet music is now available for purchase.
Here’s the full drum sheet music (8 pages) for “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits, from the album On Every Street (1991) with Jeff Porcaro and Manu Katché on drums. The transcription is available for purchase.
Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Zero” by The Smashing Pumpkins, from the album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) with Jimmy Chamberlin on drums. The transcription is available for free and includes 3 pages plus a notation key. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
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)
Franco Battiato is one of the most renowned Italian musicians, singer-songwriters, and composers who collaborated with many great musicians, such as David Rhodes, Lele Melotti, Simon Tong, Pino Daniele, Giorgio Gaber, and PFM, to name a few. His unique musical style incorporates various influences, from pop to classical, to rock and world music. One of … More Franco Battiato – La Cura (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Good Times Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin, from their 1969 debut album with John Bonham on drums. The drum transcription is now available for purchase and includes 4 pages plus a notation key.
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