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
Great, exciting news! Next month I’ll publish my first book, my dedication to one of my favorite drummers, Jeff Porcaro.The book includes eight of Jeff Porcaro’s complete drum transcriptions from 1976 to 1990, showing his unique feel and style and introducing you to one important aspect of his playing: his timeless Groove. Stay tuned!
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 another exercise based on George Lawrence Stone’s teachings. This workout is designed to build endurance, speed, and accuracy between your hands. It is a daily routine useful for warming up before a gig or a studio session. Additionally, add accents on the downbeat or upbeat of every beat. Keep on drumming!
Here’s an advanced Ted Reed’s Syncopation interpretation useful to develop your independence. It consists of playing long notes on the bass drum and short notes on the snare drum, with the right-hand jazz ride pattern and the left-foot hi-hat in quarter note triplets (starting on the triplet’s second 8th note). The initial measure of the first exercise … More Ted Reed’s Syncopation – Jazz Interpretation (hi-hat in quarter note triplets)
Last month, I shared a short video featuring some hand/foot combinations using the Stick Control book. This application, inspired by Alan Dawson’s method, consists of the first 12 exercises of the “Single Beat Combinations” (you can also use the rest of the exercises, from pages 5 to 7) applied on the drumset in this way: The exercise … More Stick Control Revisited: Drumset Application
A drum transcription service is now available! I can provide the material you need with fast, accurate, and professional service. The transcription is provided in PDF format or if requested in any graphics format (JPEG, PNG, etc.). Delivery times vary drastically depending on what is asked for, anything from 12 hours to seven days. Prices … More Drum Transcription Service
In this video, I play some hand/foot combinations using Stick Control by George L. Stone, an application inspired by the John Ramsay book The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary As Taught by Alan Dawson. Next month I will post a series of exercises about these combinations. Stay tuned!
After a busy time, here I am with a new free transcription! In the past months, I shared on the blog the complete drum transcription of Donal Bailey’s performance on Since I Fell for You by Jimmy Smith, talking about his essential and clear drumming. Here’s another tune from the same album. “Messin’ Around” is a 12-bar … More Jimmy Smith – Messin’ Around (Head Drum Transcription)
Edward Joseph Blackwell (October 10, 1929 – October 7, 1992) was one of the pioneers of free jazz drumming. Born in New Orleans, he was known for his extensive work with Ornette Coleman. His musical roots were extremely different, from New Orleans second-line drumming to the Blues, Big Band Swing, Mardi Gras Indian music, and Caribbean … More Ed Blackwell – Complete Communion (Drum Solo Transcription)
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