Bernard Purdie: Steely Dan – Babylon Sisters (Full Drum Transcription)

With a career spanning over six decades, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie is widely renowned as the most recorded drummer of all time and the creator of the half-time shuffle groove. He has played on countless hit records (totaling over 5,000 records) of some of the biggest names in music, including Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, … More Bernard Purdie: Steely Dan – Babylon Sisters (Full Drum Transcription)

Stewart Copeland: The Police – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Full Drum Transcription)

Stewart Copeland’s drumming style is known for its technical proficiency, dynamic range, and versatility. Copeland’s background in jazz, reggae, world music, and punk rock influenced his drumming, resulting in a unique and eclectic style that is hard to categorize. He often incorporates complex rhythms and syncopated patterns with different textures and sounds. “Every Little Thing … More Stewart Copeland: The Police – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Full Drum Transcription)

Jeff Porcaro: Toto – Africa (Full Drum Transcription)

“Africa” is one of Toto’s most recognizable songs, a timeless classic. Originally released on their 1982 album Toto IV, the drum performance on this track is a perfect example of Jeff Porcaro’s signature sound, showcasing his versatility and musicality as a drummer.In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this iconic drum part and … More Jeff Porcaro: Toto – Africa (Full Drum Transcription)

Steve Gadd: Chick Corea – Lenore (Full Drum Transcription)

In our daily practice routine, we should dedicate time to listening, studying, and playing the grooves and fills that marked the history of the drum set. That’s an essential part to improve our drumming. “Lenore” by Chick Corea, from the album The Leprechaun (1976), is one of the most iconic and creative Steve Gadd drum … More Steve Gadd: Chick Corea – Lenore (Full Drum Transcription)

2022 Recap

So proud to close the year with net growth in all aspects. Thank you for all your support! Francis’ Drumming Blog is on the podium, at the 3rd position, of the best drum blogs and websites based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The blog reached more than 43,000 visitors and 130,000 clicks, … More 2022 Recap

John Mayer – Waiting On the World to Change (Drum Sheet Music)

Here’s the drum transcription for “Waiting On the World to Change” by John Mayer from the album Continuum (2006) with Steve Jordan on drums. The note-for-note drum transcription is available for free. DOWNLOAD THE PDF The drum part is based essentially on one drum beat, consisting of two bars repeated for the entire tune with … More John Mayer – Waiting On the World to Change (Drum Sheet Music)

Drum Practice Playlists

In our daily practice routine, we should dedicate time to playing along with songs. Whatever your level this is an essential part in order to achieve an effective practice. We should approach every song taking into consideration different aspects: drum beat(s), dynamics, fills, song structure, and time signature(s). Several listen of the song can give … More Drum Practice Playlists

The Smile – Thin Thing (Drum Beat Transcription)

In the past months, I talked about The Smile’s debut album, the new project by Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead, featuring Tom Skinner on drums. I’ve been obsessed with A Light for Attracting Attention since its release. The album explores a wide variety of styles, from art rock to electronica, to post-punk and … More The Smile – Thin Thing (Drum Beat Transcription)

Durand Jones & The Indications – Cruisin’ to the Park (Drum Sheet Music)

It’s time to share some chill vibes. Here’s the full drum transcription for “Cruisin’ to the Park” by Durand Jones & The Indications, with the talented Aaron Frazer on drums (who primarily is a songwriter and singer). DOWNLOAD THE PDF The main drum beat is played with one hand on the hi-hat. Instead of playing … More Durand Jones & The Indications – Cruisin’ to the Park (Drum Sheet Music)