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Santana – Make Somebody Happy – Live Version (Drum Sheet Music)

September 27, 2021

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Make Somebody Happy” (Live in Mexico, 1993) by Santana, with Walfredo Reyes Jr. on drums. The original song is included in the album Milagro (1992), produced by Carlos Santana and Chester D. Thompson. This tune is perfect to practice on pop-rock/latin-rock ballad. Walfredo Reyes’ drumming is nice and … More Santana – Make Somebody Happy – Live Version (Drum Sheet Music)

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Simon Phillips: TOTO – Dave’s Gone Skiing (Full Drum Transcription)

February 19, 2021

In 1991, TOTO returned to the studio and recorded their eighth album Kingdom of Desire. The band was planning a tour for the late summer of ’92… A month before the release of Kingdom of Desire (1992), Jeff Porcaro sadly passed away from a heart attack. His loss was lamented by the band, Jeff’s family, … More Simon Phillips: TOTO – Dave’s Gone Skiing (Full Drum Transcription)

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4 Essential Drum Transcriptions

May 4, 2020

Here’s a collection of 4 full drum transcriptions from jazz to rock and pop. This collection includes some of the most memorable songs from 1958 to 2007 with the performances of legendary drummers like Steve Gadd, Max Roach, Gavin Harrison, and Vinnie Colaiuta. Every groove and fill is transcribed accurately note-for-note, including also the sticking. … More 4 Essential Drum Transcriptions

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Steve Gadd – Aja (Full Drum Transcription)

April 2, 2020

The full drum transcription of “Aja” by Steely Dan, featuring Steve Gadd on drums, is now available as scrolling sheet music in a YouTube video. The transcription also includes the famous drum breaks played by Gadd. Keep on drumming! The note-for-note drum transcription is available for purchase.

Daft Punk – Giorgio by Moroder (Drum Sheet Music)

August 10, 2018

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Giorgio by Moroder” by Daft Punk, from their last studio album Random Access Memories (2013) with John JR Robinson and Omar Hakim on drums. The drum transcription is available for purchase and includes the amazing drum solo played by Omar Hakim and a notation key.

The drum transcription for Gaucho by Steely Dan

Steely Dan – Gaucho (Drum Sheet Music)

April 9, 2016

Here’s the drum sheet music for Steely Dan’s “Gaucho,” from their 1980 album of the same name, featuring Jeff Porcaro on drums. Blending a smooth, laid-back feel with intricate rhythmic details, the song showcases Porcaro’s impeccable timing and musical sensitivity. The drum part features a distinctive snare buzz roll at the opening, a flowing groove, … More Steely Dan – Gaucho (Drum Sheet Music)

Half-Time Shuffle – Grooves Collection

February 6, 2016

The half-time shuffle is one of the most essential rhythms every drummer should know. You can hear it on various songs from R&B to rock, fusion, and pop music. Here’s a collection of half-time shuffle grooves. DOWNLOAD THE PDF The master of this groove is Bernard Purdie, whose work with Steely Dan is remarkable. John … More Half-Time Shuffle – Grooves Collection