While preparing new transcriptions and exercises, here’s a clip playing an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove in a funk-rock context. Let me explain this groove application: Check out my previous article, which includes some Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythmic ideas using Ted Reed’s Syncopation. Keep on drumming!
Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Wicked Garden” by the rock band Stone Temple Pilots, from the album Core (1992). The drum transcription is available for purchase.
In this last part of the series Stick Control Accent Workout, I introduce the three accent combinations as shown in the preview image below. As discussed in the previous lessons, remember to play the exercises with different dynamics. This is a workout that needs some technical skills: Moeller technique, rebound, and an ability to master … More Stick Control Workout – Triple Accent Combinations
The full drum sheet music for “Lowdown” by Boz Scaggs is now available! The song is the first single extracted from the album Silk Degrees (1976), another classic groove by the great Jeff Porcaro.The drum groove consists of an 8th note hi-hat pattern with strong accents on the downbeat, that you can hear on the … More Boz Scaggs – Lowdown (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s part two of the Stick Control Workout with accents. In the previous lesson, I introduced the single accent, in case you’ve missed it be sure to check it out. Now things become more complicated by adding two accents, as shown in the figure below. As discussed in the book Master Studies by Joe Morello, … More Stick Control Workout – Double Accent Combinations
The full drum sheet music for “Fear of a Blank Planet” by Porcupine Tree with Gavin Harrison on drums is now available! The transcription refers to the original version of the song, from the album of the same name released in 2007, and includes 5 pages plus a drum notation key. The song is a … More Porcupine Tree – Fear of a Blank Planet (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Brave New Love” by rock band Alien, from the self-titled album released in 1988. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Stick Control by G. L. Stone is always a great idea to develop different skills. As you know, pages 5 to 7 of the book (known as Single Beat Combinations) have no accents. In this lesson, we’ll add accents starting with the first 12 combinations. This is a great exercise to improve your technique and … More Stick Control Workout – Single Accent Combinations
I’ve been busy redesigning my blog and optimizing old articles, but I’m also working on new content, including exercises and articles. The drum transcription for “Conversation” by Max Roach is now available on YouTube as scrolling drum sheet music, a great way to practice along with the original track. The PDF is available for free … More Max Roach – Conversation (Drum Transcription Available on YouTube)
My book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions is now available in a new second edition. The new features included are: The book includes an introductory chapter, a biography of the drummer, and the full drum sheet music for Lido Shuffle, Lowdown, Hold the Line, Gaucho, Africa, Rosanna, I Keep Forgettin’, and Georgy Porgy (live … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Second Edition
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