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 II
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 full drum sheet music of the legendary performance by Larnell … More Snarky Puppy – Lingus (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the transcription of the drum solo played by Carlos Vega 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 … More Carlos Vega – Oasis (Drum Solo Transcription)
Here’s the full drum sheet music of the famous drum composition “For Big Sid” by Max Roach, from the album Drums Unlimited (1966). The transcription is included for free in my new book Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions, now available for purchase on Amazon, Apple Books, and Gumroad. For Big Sid (Drum Transcription)
My new book “Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions” is now available on Amazon, Apple Books, and Gumroad in paperback format and in an eBook version. PAPERBACK EBOOK PDF Max Roach was one of the drummers who most contributed to forging the modern drumming style. He was active as a percussionist, composer, and bandleader throughout six … 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)
Recorded in June 1990, “The Only One” (Reservoir) is an album by jazz pianist Kenny Barron with Ray Drummond on bass and Ben Riley on drums. Here’s the complete drum transcription (8 pages – including a drum notation key) for the self titled track. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Here’s an extract of the ‘head’ of Calypso by Kenny Barron, from the album Landscape (1985) with Al Foster on drums. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
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