I’m beyond thrilled and grateful that the blog reached more than 10,000 followers on Instagram. This milestone reflects your amazing support for my content. The blog’s mission is, and always will be, to provide authentic music education. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced drummer, you’ll find something useful here to elevate your skills … More 10K Instagram Followers!
Bikutsi is a Cameroonian music genre originating from the Beti, an ethnic group in and around the capital city Yaoundé. Meaning “beat the earth,” it features insistent cross-rhythms and a driving triplet feel, often counted in 12/8 or 6/8 time. Traditionally played at important community gatherings such as weddings and festivals, Bikutsi emphasizes … More Rhythms From the World #5 – Bikutsi
Toto’s 1988 album The Seventh One was celebrated as the best-received since the acclaimed Toto IV. On this album, “These Chains” stands out as a midtempo pop-rock song, featuring a 4/4 captivating groove and lush guitar layers. This foundation gives the song a classy, smooth rhythm. Building on this, Jeff Porcaro’s drumming is remarkable … More Jeff Porcaro: Toto – These Chains (Full Drum Transcription)
In this article, we’ll discover a unique drum groove unlike anything you’ve ever heard, opening your musical horizon to the multifaceted world of electronic music.
Two of the most influential figures in the indie electronic scene are Burial (birth name: William Emmanuel Bevan), a South London producer whose groundbreaking work … More Burial + Four Tet – Wolf Cub (Drum Groove Transcription)
Last month, we analyzed the drum grooves of “Cissy Strut” by The Meters in our Drum Shorts series. Now I’m thrilled to share the complete drum transcription of the iconic funk tune featuring Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste on drums, for those who want to study all the groove variations, embellishments, and musical fills. The drum transcription … More The Meters – Cissy Strut (Drum Sheet Music)
In the first lesson of this new series, we’ll explore groups of 3 notes using various combinations around the drumset. I created the following 44 combinations to involve a linear approach (no unisons) between the snare, bass drum, hi-hat, and toms. These combinations are written in 16th notes but could be conceived and played in … More Rhythmic Patterns: 3-Note Combinations
“Cissy Strut” is an influential funk instrumental tune by The Meters, released in 1969 as part of their self-titled debut album. This track showcases the band’s unique blend of New Orleans musical influences, characterized by tight rhythmic guitar riffs and syncopated grooves, that helped define the funk genre. It features the outstanding drumming of Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste … More Drum Shorts: The Meters – Cissy Strut (Drum Grooves Transcription)
Here are two comprehensive drum transcription bundles for drummers looking to study the work of renowned artists. The Neil Peart – Rush Drum Transcriptions Collection includes a book on Peart’s drumming style along with 9 transcriptions of classic Rush songs. The Complete Drum Transcriptions Collection features over 100 transcriptions and eBooks (all the products from … More Drum Transcription Bundles
“Jellybelly” by The Smashing Pumpkins is an unpredictable episode of energy and raw intensity from the band’s celebrated double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995). With its crushing riffs, relentless drumming, and existential lyrics, the song is a powerful example of the band’s ability to blend heaviness with introspection. Jimmy Chamberlin’s drumming … More Jimmy Chamberlin: Smashing Pumpkins – Jellybelly (Drum Analysis + Full Transcription)
I’m thrilled to share with you my new release—a bright arrangement of Charlie Parker’s classic tune “Yardbird Suite.” The recording took place back in the day at the Saint Louis College of Music in Rome, in the summer of 2017, arranging the piece for a quintet and playing the drums. “Yardbird Suite” marks a completely … More Francis V – Yardbird Suite (Available Now)
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