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Kenny Barron – Calypso (Head Drum Transcription)

6 June 2020

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

Tame Impala – Tomorrow’s Dust (Drum Sheet Music)

19 May 2020

Here’s the full sheet music for “Tomorrow’s Dust” by Tame Impala, from the album The Slow Rush (2020) with Kevin Parker on drums. This is absolutely one of my favorite albums of the year. You can purchase the drum transcription here.

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4 Essential Drum Transcriptions

4 May 2020

Here’s a collection of 4 full drum transcriptions from jazz to rock and pop. This collection includes some of the most memorable songs from 1958 to 2007 with the performances of legendary drummers like Steve Gadd, Max Roach, Gavin Harrison, and Vinnie Colaiuta. Every groove and fill is transcribed accurately note-for-note, including also the sticking. … More 4 Essential Drum Transcriptions

Bob Seger – Still the Same (Drum Sheet Music)

20 April 2020

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Still the Same” by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band from the album Stranger in Town (1978). The drum transcription is available for free and includes the lyrics and a drum notation key. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Steve Gadd – Aja (Full Drum Transcription)

2 April 2020

The full drum transcription of “Aja” by Steely Dan, featuring Steve Gadd on drums, is now available as scrolling sheet music in a YouTube video. The transcription also includes the famous drum breaks played by Gadd. Keep on drumming! The note-for-note drum transcription is available for purchase.

Tony Williams comping on “There is No Greater Love”

21 March 2020

Here’s the transcription of the Tony Williams drum comping on the tune “There is No Greater Love” from the live album Four & More: Recorded Live in Concert (1966) by Miles Davis. The transcription refers to the saxophone solo played by George Coleman; there is a lot of interesting stuff that deserves to be analyzed and … More Tony Williams comping on “There is No Greater Love”

Sting – Seven Days (Full Drum Transcription)

12 February 2020

Here’s the full drum transcription for “Seven Days” by Sting. This project was born from collaboration with my drummer friend Eugeniy Ivannikov. Follow his YouTube channel for more transcriptions and other useful videos. https://www.youtube.com/@EugeniyIvannikov The drum sheet music is now available for purchase.

The Who – Behind Blue Eyes (Drum Sheet Music)

25 January 2020

Here’s the full drum sheet music for “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who, from the legendary album Who’s Next (1971) with Keith Moon on drums. The drum transcription (2 pages) is available for free and includes a notation key. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

The Blues Brothers – Shake Your Tail Feather (Drum Sheet Music)

17 December 2019

Here’s the full drum transcription (3 pages) for “Shake Your Tail Feather” by The Blues Brothers, included in the film The Blues Brothers (1980) by John Landis. The drum transcription is available for purchase.

Tool – Schism (Drum Sheet Music)

18 October 2019

Here’s the full drum sheet music (6 pages) for “Schism” by Tool, from the legendary album Lateralus (2001) with Danny Carey on drums. The transcription is now available for purchase in two different versions. 1) BASIC VERSION – Includes the drum transcription for “Schism” in one printable PDF. 2) EXTENDED VERSION – The drum transcription … More Tool – Schism (Drum Sheet Music)