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)
I’ve been waiting for this moment for months! Artificial intelligence has gained ground in various aspects of our lives since its inception. I use AI every day to maximize and fasten my workflow. Over the past months, I have researched how to apply this technology to drum transcriptions. In this article, I review and analyze … More AI Generative Drum Transcriptions: A Comparative Analysis
Another year has ended, and I can’t thank you enough for the massive support. I didn’t expect to outperform the previous year: the blog reached more than 50,000 visitors and 147,000+ clicks, with organic traffic from all over the world (special thanks go to visitors from the USA, UK, Australia, France, and Italy). Social media … More 2023 Recap
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)
For this year, I’m glad to offer all my drum sheet music, transcriptions, and eBooks with 50% off. This Black Friday promo is valid for ten days, from today to November 30, for a maximum of three purchases. Get your hands on a complete collection of drum resources for more than 100 products; enter the … More Black Friday 2023 is here!
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 the endless world of rhythmic possibilities, few beats present the density of Latin grooves. In this article, we delve into a multi-use Latin groove that serves as a rhythmic foundation for an array of musical contexts. To facilitate your learning process, we’ve included the drum notation, allowing you to master its intricate rhythms with … More Multi-Use Latin Groove + Notation
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)
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