Category: Drums

Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words

Max Roach – Conversation (Drum Transcription Available on YouTube)

5 November 2018

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)

jeff porcaro grooves drum transcriptions

Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Second Edition

21 October 2018

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

Milton Banana Trio - Serrado - drum transcription - drum sheet music

Milton Banana Trio – Serrado (Drum Sheet Music)

10 October 2018

Here’s the complete drum transcription for “Serrado” by Milton Banana Trio, from the album Sambas De Bossa (1993). Playing along with this tune is a great way to develop your right hand. At this tempo, it’s not easy to play the 16th notes on the cymbal while maintaining a smooth groove. Below are two short … More Milton Banana Trio – Serrado (Drum Sheet Music)

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Kendrick Lamar – DAMN. (Drum Beats Transcription)

16 September 2018

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most important hip-hop artists of this decade. His album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) was fully acclaimed by the critics and the next DAMN. (2017) won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. This album presents an introspective Lamar and important collaborations with artists such as U2, Rihanna, James Blake, and Zacari. Combining … More Kendrick Lamar – DAMN. (Drum Beats Transcription)

Francis' Drumming Blog - Makers4Good Backbeater Product Review

Backbeater – Product Review

29 August 2018

A non-profit organization called Makers4Good contacted me and asked me to review their new product, Backbeater launched with a Kickstarter campaign on August 14. As described by Makers4Good: “Backbeater is the world’s most advanced metronome for drummers. With the Backbeater Sensor, it knows the tempo you’re playing. Backbeater allows drummers to monitor their tempo: either freestyle or … More Backbeater – Product Review

Bonobo Migration

Bonobo – Migration (Drum Groove Transcription)

23 July 2018

Migration by Bonobo has been one of my favorite albums of 2017, a perfect representation of what electronic music can be: interesting and sophisticated. The use of samples is top-notch, and as done with his previous albums, the collaboration with vocalists gives the songs a memorable appeal. Written with Jon Hopkins, the album’s self-titled track opens … More Bonobo – Migration (Drum Groove Transcription)

Matt Garstka Inner Assassins - intro drum fill & groove

Matt Garstka – Inner Assassins (Intro Drum Fill & Groove Transcription)

29 June 2018

Matt Garstka is one of the most representative drummers of this decade, his work with the metal band Animals as Leaders is phenomenal, showing his great technical abilities and his huge sense of timing. From the performance “Madness of Matt Lesson Series” here’s the transcription of the introductory drum fill and groove for “Inner Assassins”, … More Matt Garstka – Inner Assassins (Intro Drum Fill & Groove Transcription)

Dokken Dream Warriors

Dokken – Dream Warriors (Drum Sheet Music)

18 June 2018

The full drum sheet music for “Dream Warriors” by Dokken, from their album Back for the Attack (1987), is now available! The song has a simple groove with an accent variation every four measures (figure below). The chorus introduces a syncopated bass drum pattern with the same hi-hat 8th note pattern. The interesting part is … More Dokken – Dream Warriors (Drum Sheet Music)