This time a timeless classic. I’m glad to share the full drum sheet music for “Mushanga” by Toto, from the album The Seventh One (1988) with Jeff Porcaro on drums. The song is a great example of how the application of rudiments can provide new ideas and grooves. Jeff Porcaro said this about the “Mushanga” … More Toto – Mushanga (Drum Sheet Music)
From Miles Davis to David Bowie, to Madonna and Sting, Omar Hakim is one of the most versatile drummers on the planet. He played remarkable drum grooves on countless timeless hits. Born in New York City to a musical family, Omar Hakim began playing the drums at five years old. By the age of ten, … More Omar Hakim Drum Transcription – Daft Punk – Giorgio by Moroder (Second Part, Drum Solo)
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 full drum sheet music for “The Last Mall” by Steely Dan, from the album Everything Must Go (2003) with Keith Carlock on drums. The main rhythm is an 8th note triplet groove played with two hands on the hi-hat (backbeat falling with the left hand), and a simple bass drum-snare pattern. The most important elements … More Steely Dan – The Last Mall (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!
Hi folks, 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 … More Santana – Make Somebody Happy – Live Version (Drum Sheet Music)
New drum transcriptions of Neil Peart’s drumming with Rush are now available on my digital marketplace. With an easy and clear notation, every drum part is accurately transcribed note-for-note and where necessary is indicated the sticking. A drum notation is included. Take a look, keep drumming! https://gumroad.com/francisv
Here’s the full drum sheet music for “La Villa Strangiato” by Rush, from the legendary album Hemispheres (1978) with Neil Peart on drums. The drum transription is now available for purchase. https://gumroad.com/l/iDiiw
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