Drum Transcriptions

American Idiot Drum Transcription Greenday Note-for-note transcription of Tré Cool’s drum part on American Idiot from Green Day’s American Idiot album (2004). Around 184 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a relentless, foot-stomping punk engine that drives the entire track at a near-sprint tempo, with a distinctive floor tom break punctuating the end of every

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, funk-influenced machine built around a locked kick pattern, sparse snare hits, and a hi-hat that never gets in the way.

Basket Case Drum Transcription Greenday Note-for-note transcription of Tré Cool’s drum part on Basket Case from Green Day’s Dookie album (1994). Around 174 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a relentless punk-pop engine, driving 8th notes on the hi-hat, a punchy snare on 2 and 4, and a bass drum pattern that pushes the song

Californication Drum Transcription Red Hot Chili Peppers Note-for-note transcription of Chad Smith’s drum part on Californication from Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication album (1999). Around 96 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a mid-paced funk-rock pocket built around ghost notes, open and closed hi-hat interplay, and a snare that sits right in the mix without

Come Together Drum Transcription The Beatles Note-for-note transcription of Ringo Starr’s drum part on Come Together from The Beatles’ Abbey Road album (1969). Around 82 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a dark, swampy pocket built around muffled toms, ride cymbal, and a bass drum pattern that locks deep into Paul McCartney’s bass line and

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 barely there and fully open. Subtle ghost notes on the snare, a ride cymbal doing most of the heavy lifting,

Don’t Stop Believin’ Drum Transcription Journey Note-for-note transcription of Steve Smith’s drum part on Don’t Stop Believin’ from Journey’s Escape album (1981). Around 125 BPM, 4/4. The main groove is a steady, driving four-on-the-floor pulse with crisp snare hits on 2 and 4, built to sit underneath one of the most recognizable choruses in rock

Eye of The Tiger Drum Transcription Survivor Master the relentless, fight-ready groove that turned a movie cue into a workout anthem. Learn Marc Droubay’s no-frills, full-power performance with our accurate drum transcription of this Survivor classic. FREE DOWNLOAD The Drum Ninja The Vault Hundreds of premium charts, Drum Ninja style Start Free Trial No charge

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