Max Roach is one of my bigger sources of inspiration, a legendary player and a creative soloist; one of the first to introduce the concept of melodic drumming (listen to “Conversation” from the 1958 album Deeds, Not Words). Here’s a free collection of 3 Max Roach drum transcriptions of some of his most famous performances. … More 3 Max Roach Drum Transcriptions
Ten Summoner’s Tales (1993) by Sting includes some of the best of Vinnie Colaiuta’s works on drums. In case you have lost them, here you can find the complete drum transcriptions for If I Ever Lose My Faith in You and Love is Stronger Than Justice. “Seven Days” is widely renowned as one of Colaiuta’s … More Sting – Seven Days (Drum Sheet Music)
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!
In the previous articles, I posted some of Joey Baron’s transcriptions from the album Beauty And The Beast (1986) by Mark Murphy. Here’s a collection of 3 Joey Baron complete drum transcriptions, including Doxy, Effendi (Head), and Along Came Betty. Keep on drumming! DOWNLOAD THE PDF
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!
Here’s the full drum sheet music for “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You” by Sting, from the album Ten Summoner’s Tales (1993) with Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. The complete drum transcription is available for free. Keep on drumming! DOWNLOAD THE PDF
It’s been almost two months since my last drum transcription, but here I am with new stuff: the intro and head transcription of the tune “Effendi” by Mark Murphy, with Joey Baron on drums. “Effendi” is a modal tune composed by pianist McCoy Tyner, and it’s included in his debut album Inception (1962). Mark Murphy’s version from … More Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Effendi (Drum Transcription)
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!
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
Max Roach was the first musician to record an album entirely based on triple meters, which was unusual until the mid-50s. In 1956 and 1957, he recorded as leader Jazz in 3/4 Time, featuring Kenny Dorham on trumpet, Sonny Rollins on tenor saxophone, Billy Wallace on piano, George Morrow on double bass, and himself on drums. Here’s the drum … More Max Roach – Blues Waltz (Drum Solo Transcription)
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