It’s been five years since the passing of the late Neil Peart; The Professor will always be missed! His artistic legacy with Rush will forever remain an inspiration for drummers worldwide. In the last 4 years, I shared drum transcriptions of his memorable drum parts with Rush from the beginning of Fly By Night (1975) to … More Neil Peart: Rush – Subdivisions (Full Drum Transcription)
Another incredible year has wrapped up, and I’m beyond grateful for your support!I’m thrilled to share that the blog has exceeded my expectations, with over 165,000 views and 57,000+ visitors, drawing organic traffic from all corners of the globe (special shoutout to visitors from the USA, UK, France, Italy, Australia, and Brazil). Social media engagement … More 2024 Recap
Black Friday 2024 is here! I’m thrilled to offer 20% off all my drum sheet music and transcriptions and 30% off on eBooks. Don’t miss these special deals running until December 2 on Francis’ Drumming Store and Etsy. Access more than 100 drumming resources using the promo code drumdeals at checkout. Additionally, you can find … More Black Friday 2024!
Another Linkin Park drum transcription is here! “Heavy Is the Crown” is the band’s second single released on September 24, which teases the upcoming album, From Zero, out on November 15. Stylistically, the song can be labeled as nu-metal, echoing the band’s legendary albums Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Verses are sung by Mike Shinoda in rap style, alternated by the explosive … More Linkin Park – Heavy Is the Crown (Drum Sheet Music)
“The Emptiness Machine” marks the incredible return of Linkin Park to the music scene, seven years after the passing of the late Chester Bennington. The new single teases the upcoming album, From Zero, out on November 15. “The Emptiness Machine” is the first single to feature the new singer Emily Armstrong and the drummer/producer Colin Brittain, who replaced the … More Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine (Drum Sheet Music)
In this collection of transcriptions, we look at the drumming style of Eric Kretz, the dynamic drummer of Stone Temple Pilots, whose beats have become the backbone of some of the most iconic tracks in alternative rock and grunge history. This book includes the complete drum transcriptions of five of their songs: Dead & Bloated, … More Stone Temple Pilots: 5 Drum Transcriptions
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)
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