In 1974, Deep Purple released the album Burn, which included the title track as the opener. The impact of “Burn” was impressive, becoming one of the most iconic songs in rock history and contributing to the origin of progressive and heavy metal. The timeless guitar riff and solo, Jon Lord’s Hammond organ work, the soaring … More Ian Paice: Deep Purple – Burn (Full Drum Transcription)
For musicians, the intricate and sophisticated Steely Dan’s compositions offer a treasure of inspiration. The band’s unique blend of jazz and rock has captivated audiences and musicians for decades. I’m thrilled to announce a collection of accurately crafted drum transcriptions featuring five iconic Steely Dan songs: Green Earrings, Aja, Babylon Sisters, Gaucho, and The Last … More Steely Dan: 5 Drum Transcriptions
In this new episode, we uncover one of the most creative and impressive drum parts ever recorded. “Fool in the Rain” by Led Zeppelin, from the album In Through the Out Door (1979), is a tune embracing rock and samba with a solid rhythm section and a captivating arrangement, resulting in a timeless hit. The … More John Bonham: Led Zeppelin – Fool in the Rain (Full Drum Transcription)
Few drummers can influence entire generations and mark a new era of drumming. One of these is Mike Portnoy, whose remarkable work with Dream Theater redefined progressive metal. Considered by fans and critics as the band’s masterpiece, Images and Words was released in 1992 becoming the band’s most commercially successful studio album. In this article, … More Mike Portnoy: Dream Theater – Pull Me Under (Full Drum Transcription)
The article discusses the distinctive drumming technique of Gavin Harrison in Porcupine Tree’s song “Harridan” from the album Closure/Continuation. It dissects the song’s primary grooves, highlighting Harrison’s impressive skill in adapting to diverse musical textures, intricate rhythms, and complex time signatures. An in-depth transcription of the song’s drum part is available for those interested in studying it closely. … More Gavin Harrison: Porcupine Tree – Harridan (Full Drum Transcription)
Josh Freese, better known in recent months for joining Foo Fighters, is one of the most prolific and versatile drummers. He has appeared on over 400 records; in case you missed it, I extensively discussed Josh Freese’s career in a previous article. Today, we explore the drum part of “Judith” by A Perfect Circle from … More Josh Freese: A Perfect Circle – Judith (Full Drum Transcription)
We moved from jazz to classic rock, soul/funk, Latin, and Brazilian music; this time I’ll talk about something different. Well-known as the drummer of Blink-182, Travis Barker is one of the most influential musicians on the Rock scene today, who inspired a whole generation of drummers. His hyperactive and energetic drumming can be heard on … More Travis Barker: Box Car Racer – And I (Full Drum Transcription)
In my latest article, I shared a playlist of 50 Brazilian songs to listen to and study. While notating the irresistible samba feel is impossible, transcriptions can help to understand and figure out the patterns, textures, and accents of samba, partido alto, and bossa nova. By listening closely to these songs, we can understand the … More 3 Brazilian Drum Transcriptions (Djavan, Leny Andrade, Rosa Passos)
Cheryl Lynn’s “Got To Be Real” is a timeless disco anthem that has captivated audiences since its release in 1978. It was co-written with David Paich of Toto and David Foster. The song earned a Grammy nomination in 1979, and in 2005 it was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. The powerful vocals, … More James Gadson: Cheryl Lynn – Got To Be Real (Full Drum Transcription)
In my latest article, I discussed Bernard Purdie’s drumming on “Babylon Sisters” by Steely Dan, analyzing his playing and presenting the complete drum transcription. Today I want to share a collection of 10 legendary Bernard Purdie grooves, performed and recorded between 1967 and 1995, with artists such as Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Joe … More Bernard Purdie Grooves Collection
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