I’m crazy about drums, it’s been my passion since I was 12 years old. I played in numerous bands going through different styles like Rock, Progressive, Pop & Jazz-Rock. I started this website to share my knowledge and create a resource for drummers of all levels.
Diego Cardini is more than just a drummer; he’s the Drum Ninja. Over time, he’s made a name for himself with his unique drumming style. Whether he’s playing for big crowds or in small studios, Diego’s love for drums shines through. Many young drummers look up to him.
Diego knows a lot about drums. He’s good at playing different styles and teaching others. If you want to learn or improve your drumming, Diego is a go-to expert.
Diego’s unique skills isn’t just natural talent, but also a rich educational background that laid the foundation for his career. Trained under renowned drummers, Diego pursued rigorous programs in percussive arts, enhancing not only his playing techniques but also his understanding of music theory and history.
This academic grounding, combined with hands-on experience, has given Diego an edge, ensuring every beat he plays is as informed as it is instinctive.
Diego playing on a video clip with one of his bands, Araucaria.
Every Breath You Take Drum Transcription The Police Note-for-note transcription of Stewart Copeland’s drum part on Every Breath You Take from The Police’s Synchronicity album (1983). Around 113 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is one
This Love Drum Transcription Maroon 5 Note-for-note transcription of the drum part on This Love from Maroon 5’s debut album Songs About Jane (2002). Around 95 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a funk-influenced pop
Jump Drum Transcription Van Halen Note-for-note transcription of Alex Van Halen’s drum part on Jump from Van Halen’s 1984 album (1984). Around 129 BPM, 4/4. The drums don’t enter until two minutes and fifteen seconds
Rock and Roll Drum Transcription Led Zeppelin Note-for-note transcription of John Bonham’s drum part on Rock and Roll from Led Zeppelin’s Led Zeppelin IV album (1971). Around 170 BPM, 4/4. The intro is one of
Take Me Out Drum Transcription Franz Ferdinand Note-for-note transcription of Paul Thomson’s drum part on Take Me Out from Franz Ferdinand’s debut album (2004). The intro sits around 142 BPM before dropping to a steady
Have You Ever Seen The rain Drum Transcription Creedence Note-for-note transcription of Doug Clifford’s drum part on Have You Ever Seen the Rain from Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Pendulum album (1970). Around 117 BPM, 4/4. The
YYZ Drum Transcription Rush Note-for-note transcription of Neil Peart’s drum part on YYZ from Rush’s Moving Pictures album (1981). Around 108 BPM, primarily 5/4 with passages in 4/4. FREE DOWNLOAD The Drum Ninja The
Smoke on the Water Drum Transcription Deep Purple Note-for-note transcription of Ian Paice’s drum part on Smoke on the Water from Deep Purple’s Machine Head album (1972). Around 114 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is
Sabian HHX Evolution Performance Set Review Practical Buying Guide Dark cymbals that cut. Before HHX, that wasn’t really possible. Most dark cymbals were dark because they were thick and slow, which meant they washed out
EFNOTE Mini Review Practical Buying Guide Most compact electronic drum kits make the same compromise: they shrink the shells, drop the cymbal quality, and strip out the technology to hit a price point. You end
sE Electronics Eloy Casagrande V Pack Drum Mic Pack Review Practical Buying Guide Most signature drum mic packs are marketing exercises. The artist’s name goes on the box, the mics inside are barely different from
Istanbul Agop Traditional Cymbal Set Review Practical Buying Guide Good cymbals don’t just sound better. They make everything else sound better too. Your drums, your playing, your recordings. It’s the upgrade most drummers put
EFNOTE 3B Review Practical Buying Guide Most drummers who want to step into the EFNOTE world look at the 5X price tag and hesitate. The technology is compelling. The acoustic realism is real. But nearly
Sultans of Swing Drum Transcription Dire Straits Note-for-note transcription of Pick Withers’ drum part on Sultans of Swing from Dire Straits’ debut album Dire Straits (1978). Around 148 BPM, 4/4. A rolling, pub-rock groove that
Decode Drum Transcription Paramore Note-for-note transcription of Zac Farro’s drum part on Decode from the Twilight soundtrack (2008). Around 76 BPM, 4/4. A slow-burning, atmospheric groove that lives almost entirely in the dynamic space between
Hold The Line Drum Transcription TOTO Note-for-note transcription of Jeff Porcaro’s drum part on Hold the Line from Toto’s debut album Toto (1978). Around 112 BPM, 4/4. A masterclass in tasteful rock drumming — a
Another one Bites the Dust Drum Transcription Queen Note-for-note transcription of Roger Taylor’s drum part on Another One Bites the Dust from Queen’s The Game (1980). Around 110 BPM, 4/4. The groove is a hypnotic,
Summer of 69 Drum Transcription Bryan Adams Note-for-note transcription of Pat Zgoda’s drum part on Summer of 69 from Bryan Adams’ Reckless (1985). Around 136 BPM, 4/4. A straight-ahead, no-frills rock groove that locks in
Rolling in the Deep Drum Transcription Adele Note-for-note transcription of the drum part on Rolling in the Deep from Adele’s 21 (2011). Around 105 BPM, 4/4. The groove leans on a stomping, tom-driven pulse under
Hysteria Drum Transcription Muse Note-for-note transcription of Dominic Howard’s drum part on Hysteria from Muse’s Absolution (2003). Around 130 BPM, 4/4. The groove is built to lock in tight with that famous sliding bass riff,
In Bloom Drum Transcription Nirvana Note-for-note transcription of Dave Grohl’s drum part on In Bloom from Nirvana’s Nevermind (1991). Around 168 BPM, 4/4. The groove rides on a tight, closed hi-hat pattern through the verses
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