It was a strange year. Despite all, the pandemic situation gave me the opportunity to plan and achieve new projects. Next month, on January 4, my new book Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style will be released. From February, there will also be available the Italian edition, with the title Orizzonti Musicali. Neil … More Best Wishes and Other Thoughts
I’m glad to introduce my new book, a journey through the life, music, and drumming style of the legendary Neil Peart.The conception of Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style comes from the transcription and study of one of his most remarkable works: “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres,” which is the first track on … More New Book – Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style (Preview)
Jimmy Chamberlin is one of the most influential drummers of the ’90s, best known for his activity with the rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Some of the drum parts he played with the band of Billy Corgan are remarkable, showing his great knowledge of a great variety of music genres: from jazz to latin and … More Jimmy Chamberlin’s Top 5 Drum Tracks for The Smashing Pumpkins
Recorded in June 1990, “The Only One” (Reservoir Records) is an album by jazz pianist Kenny Barron with Ray Drummond on bass and Ben Riley on drums. Here’s the complete drum transcription (8 pages – including a drum notation key) for the self-titled track. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Here’s the full drum sheet music (6 pages) for “Rotten Apple” by Alice in Chains, from the EP Jar of Flies (1994) with Sean Kinney on drums. You can purchase the drum transcription on my store.
Here’s the full drum sheet music (7 pages) for “Fracture” by King Crimson, from the album Starless and Bible Black (1974) with Bill Bruford on drums and percussion. The drum transcription is now available for purchase.
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
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.
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
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
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