“Pyramid Song” by Radiohead, from the album Amnesiac (2001), showcases the band’s distinctive sound through its hypnotic and evocative soundscape. The composition, written by Thom Yorke, features a unique rhythmic structure, impressionist harmony, and layered instrumentation that create an immersive listening … More Drum Shorts: Radiohead – Pyramid Song (Drum Groove Transcription)
The live performance of Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade at the Falcon (in New York’s Hudson Valley) is the finest example of jazz at its pinnacle. This live version of the show-opener tune “Long Gone” showcases the quartet’s divine musical chemistry, with a free-flowing interplay between subtle introspection and dynamic intensity. … More Redman, Mehldau, McBride, Blade – Long Gone (Live at The Falcon) – Drum Sheet Music
In our daily practice routine, we should dedicate time to listening, studying, and playing the grooves and fills that marked the history of the drum set. That’s an essential part to improve our drumming. “Lenore” by Chick Corea, from the album The Leprechaun (1976), is one of the most iconic and creative Steve Gadd drum … More Steve Gadd: Chick Corea – Lenore (Full Drum Transcription)
It’s been a while since the first part of this article. The following collection includes the main groove transcription for a varied repertoire of ten jazz tunes, from the late ’50s to the early 2000s, and for various genres from afro-cuban to samba, bolero, and funk. All of the tunes are included in the playlist … More Jazz Grooves – Drum Transcriptions Part 2
I spent the last two months transcribing new stuff, for a great variety of styles from jazz to rock, to fusion and pop. Some of these transcriptions are commissions, which helped me to discover new music and develop my transcribing ability with the impressive Tony Williams and Brian Blade drumming. The full/note-for-note drum transcriptions are … More New Transcriptions (Tony Williams, Brian Blade, Steely Dan, Meshell Ndegeocello, Alexisonfire, The Muffs, Meredith Andrews)
Let’s start the new year with a top transcription! It took an entire week to transcribe, edit, and revise “Lingus (We Like It Here)” by Snarky Puppy, from the live DVD We Like It Here (2014). Now I’m very proud to share with you the complete drum transcription for the legendary Larnell Lewis performance, transcribed … More Snarky Puppy – Lingus (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the transcription of Carlos Vega’s drum solo on “Oasis” by Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour, featuring Dave Valentin on flute, Larry Williams on saxophone and keyboards, and Abraham Laboriel on bass. The version of this tune was recorded at the Record Plant Studio C in Los Angeles in 1985 and included on the album … More Carlos Vega – Oasis (Drum Solo Transcription)
Here’s the full sheet music of Max Roach’s famous drum composition “For Big Sid” from the album Drums Unlimited (1966). The transcription is included as extra content in my new book Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions, which is now available for purchase on Amazon, Apple Books, Gumroad, and many other stores.
My new book “Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions” is now available on Amazon, Apple Books, Gumroad, and other stores in paperback and eBook format. Max Roach was one of the drummers who most contributed to forging the modern drumming style. He was active as a drummer, composer, and bandleader throughout six decades of cultural and … More Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!
“Blue Rondo à la Turk” is a famous jazz composition by Dave Brubeck, included on the album Time Out (1959). It was originally recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet with Dave Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. The title is a reference to the … More The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Blue Rondo à la Turk (Head Drum Transcription)
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