Drum Transcriptions

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 driving, confident groove that locks in tight with the piano riff, delivers when the chorus hits, and never wastes a

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 before the chorus opens up into full, crashing backbeats. Classic loud-quiet-loud built right into the sticks. FREE PDF DOWNLOAD The

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, a driving eighth-note pulse on the kick and hi-hat that barely lets up, punctuated by sharp, well-placed snare accents. FREE

Killing in the Name of Drum Transcription Rage Against the Machine Master the groove that became a rallying cry for a generation. Play like Brad Wilk’s explosive power and funk-driven precision with our accurate drum transcription of this Rage Against the Machine classic. FREE PDF DOWNLOAD The Drum Ninja The Vault Hundreds of premium charts,

It’s My Life Drum Transcription Bon Jovi Note-for-note transcription of Tico Torres’s drum part on It’s My Life from Bon Jovi’s Crush album (2000). Around 120 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a driving, anthemic arena rock pulse with a tom-heavy intro that announces the song before a single chord is played. FREE PDF DOWNLOAD

Living on a Prayer Drum Transcription Bon Jovi Note-for-note transcription of Tico Torres’s iconic drum part on Living on a Prayer from Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet album (1986). Around 120 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a confident, arena-ready powerhouse—a driving kick and snare backbone wrapped in shimmering hi-hat work that fills stadiums without

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 the verses, big and primal, before the chorus locks into a full backbeat with crashes that give the whole track

Song 2 Drum Transcription Blur Note-for-note transcription of Dave Rowntree’s high-octane drum part on Song 2 from Blur’s self-titled album (1997). Around 130 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a relentless, driving force—8th-note floor tom and snare interplay that hits like a freight train.  FREE PDF DOWNLOAD The Drum Ninja The Vault Hundreds of premium

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 breathes and swings underneath one of the most recognizable guitar parts in classic rock. The hi-hat drives the energy forward

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 and doesn’t let go. The kick and snare sit in the pocket from bar one, the hi-hat keeps a relentless