“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)
Today I’ll share the transcription of the drum trading fours on “Take the ‘A’ Train” by Clifford Brown & Max Roach, from the album Study in Brown (1955). In the A section, Max Roach alternates between 4 bars of time and 4 bars of drum break, while he performs a full drum break on the … More Max Roach – Take the “A” Train (Drum Trading Fours Transcription)
“Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)” is the second track from the iconic album Ten Summoner’s Tales (1993) by Sting, with Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. The interesting rhythmic elements of the song are the two different time signatures, the cymbal pattern in the intro section, and the hi-hat embellishments. The verse and intro section are in … More Sting – Love Is Stronger Than Justice (Drum Sheet Music)
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
Here’s another Joey Baron drum transcription. The tune is “Doxy” by Mark Murphy from the album Beauty And The Beast (1987), a famous standard composed by Sonny Rollins. In the transcription, it’s not indicated but Joey Baron plays the bass drum very lightly in quarter notes, feathering it. If you’re interested, you can also find … More Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Doxy (Full Drum Transcription)
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.
Another drum transcription from one of my favorite drummers. The tune is “Delilah” from the legendary studio album Clifford Brown & Max Roach (1954) by the Clifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet. Here’s the transcription of the trading 4’s and drum solo. Keep on drumming! DOWNLOAD THE PDF
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.
Here’s the full drum transcription for “Along Came Betty” by Mark Murphy, from the album Beauty And The Beast (1987) with Joey Baron on drums. DOWNLOAD THE PDF The tune is a famous standard composed by Benny Golson. In this version, Joey Baron plays the head section with brushes, and at the beginning of the solo section, he changes to … More Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Along Came Betty (Full Drum Transcription)
Here’s the Philly Joe Jones’ trading 4’s on “Sid’s Ahead” by Miles Davis, from the classic album Milestones (1958). On this tune Davis plays trumpet and piano; it was also the last time the rhythm section (Philly Joe Jones, Red Garland, and Paul Chambers) played with Davis on a record. “Sid’s Ahead” is an original composition … More Philly Joe Jones: Miles Davis – Sid’s Ahead (Trading Fours Drum Transcription)
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