Category: Drums

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Sting – Love Is Stronger Than Justice (Drum Sheet Music)

5 February 2017

“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)

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3 Brazilian Drum Transcriptions

13 January 2017

I’m glad to share a collection of 3 Brazilian free drum transcriptions. This collection includes the complete drum transcriptions for “Lei” by Djavan, “Chora Tua Tristeza” by Leny Andrade, and “Ladeira da Preguiça” by Rosa Passos (also including a drum notation key). It’s essential to listen closely and grasp what the drummer plays to understand Brazilian … More 3 Brazilian Drum Transcriptions

Afro-Cuban 6/8 Counter-Rhythms Using Ted Reed’s Syncopation

1 December 2016

Ted Reed’s Progressive Steps to Syncopation is a great resource for studying different drum aspects: stickings, linear phrasing, coordination, independence, and music styles. There are many interpretations and the possibilities are endless. Exploring Afro-Cuban 6/8 by moving the left hand around the kit to create syncopated rhythms is a great way to enhance your coordination … More Afro-Cuban 6/8 Counter-Rhythms Using Ted Reed’s Syncopation

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Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Doxy (Full Drum Transcription)

17 November 2016

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)

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Burial – Drum Beats Transcription

1 November 2016

With his ethereal soundscapes, haunting melodies, and a penchant for dark, introspective atmospheres, Burial has become a pioneer of a subgenre known as “future garage.” His music is an evocative blend of elements from dubstep, garage, ambient, and jungle, resulting in a unique sonic landscape that is both deeply melancholic and undeniably captivating. Burial’s musical … More Burial – Drum Beats Transcription

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Leny Andrade – Chora Tua Tristeza (Drum Sheet Music)

7 October 2016

Adriano de Oliveira is a Brazilian drummer who played with Leny Andrade, João Carlos Coutinho, Lucio Nascimento, Paulo Morello, Toots Thielemans, and many other musicians. Not well known as a drummer, he is a master of Brazilian drumming; his style is unique and definitely worth studying! Here’s the complete drum transcription of his work on … More Leny Andrade – Chora Tua Tristeza (Drum Sheet Music)