Here’s the full drum sheet music for “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” by Michael McDonald, from his debut album If That’s What It Takes (1982) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The drum transcription is now available for purchase.
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)
Here’s the complete drum transcription for “Lei” by Djavan, from the album Meu Lado (1986) with Teo Lima on drums. The tune consists essentially of two sections: the verse with an implicit Partido Alto groove, with the bass drum on 2 & 4 and snare on the last 16th note, and the chorus section with a samba … More Djavan – Lei (Drum Sheet Music)
Featuring Celso de Almeida on drums, “Ladeira da Preguiça” is a song from Rosa Passos’ album Azul (2002), originally composed by Gilberto Gil in 1973. The intro features a Partido Alto groove, with a samba feel from the first verse’s second part. Playing the right hand on the cymbal at around 96 bpm presents a … More Rosa Passos – Ladeira da Preguiça (Drum Sheet Music)
“Simplicity is not a simple thing.” Donald Bailey’s drumming on Jimmy Smith’s album Home Cookin’ (1959) is straightforward and clear, with a beautiful shuffle feel on the solos section. Here’s the full drum transcription of the tune “Since I Fell For You.” Even if not notated in the transcription, Donald Bailey plays the bass drum … More Jimmy Smith – Since I Fell For You (Drum Sheet Music)
Here’s the drum transcription of the intro performed by Brazilian drummer Erivelton Silva on Rosa Passos’ tune “Beiral,” from the album Morada Do Samba (1999). In this section, the ensemble accents are similar and related to Partido Alto. Erivelton Silva plays the hi-hat accenting for the most part the third 16th note, supporting the ensemble … More Rosa Passos – Beiral (Intro Drum Transcription)
Another drum transcription from one of my favorite drummers. The tune is “Delilah” from the legendary studio album Clifford Brown & Max Roach (1954) by the Clifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet. Here’s the transcription of the trading 4’s and drum solo. Keep on drumming! DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Here’s the drum sheet music for “Rosanna” by Toto, from the album Toto IV (1982) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The complete drum transcription is now available for purchase.
Here’s the full drum transcription for “Along Came Betty” by Mark Murphy, from the album Beauty And The Beast (1987) with Joey Baron on drums. DOWNLOAD THE PDF The tune is a famous standard composed by Benny Golson. In this version, Joey Baron plays the head section with brushes, and at the beginning of the solo section, he changes to … More Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Along Came Betty (Full Drum Transcription)
Here’s the drum transcription of the intro and head of “Night Dreamer” by Wayne Shorter, with Elvin Jones on drums. The composition is a medium jazz waltz with a driving groove and modal harmony. That’s a perfect tune to work on 3/4 stuff and develop coordination, independence, and rudiments. DOWNLOAD THE PDF To master this … More Elvin Jones: Wayne Shorter – Night Dreamer (Intro, Head Drum Transcription)
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