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Treasure – Bruno Mars – Drum Chart

Drum Transcription for Treasure by Bruno Mars Here is the full drum transcription for Treasure by Bruno Mars from his 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox. It was the third single from his second album and became a huge hit as well as a firm favourite live. Here we have the drum notation for the studio version. There are actually only seven different bars that you need to learn so it's a great track to get a quick result and start playing along with the music quite quickly. But it also features a couple of fun parts with an off beat hi-hat groove in the…

Misery Business – Paramore – Drum Chart

Drum Transcription for Misery Business by Paramore Here is the full drum transcription for Misery Business by Paramore. This was the lead single from their 2007 album Riot! This energetic track with Zac Farro on drums went platinum and peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is fast and furious making it a great workout on the drums. It features a powerful syncopated verse groove, furious single stroke snare rolls, half time grooves, rocking choruses and more. It's a tricky to execute accurately and takes a lot of energy. So a great challenge and lots of fun. Enjoy! This…

Use Somebody – King’s of Leon Drum Chart

Drum Transcription for Use Somebody - Kings of Leon Here is the full drum transcription for Use Somebody by Kings of Leon. This was the second single from their 2008 album Only by the Night. The song was a huge commercial success reaching the number one spot in many countries and gaining a Grammy for three categories. It features the recognisable drum style of Nathan Followill with interesting displaced snares through the intro and choruses which create a 3;3;2 pattern across every two bars. It also displays exciting tom build ups at the end of the verses and some great hooks in…

It’s My Life – Bon Jovi Drum Chart

Drum Transcription for It’s My Life – Bon Jovi Here is the full drum transcription for It's My Life by Bon Jovi. This was the first single release from the 2000 album Crush. This track written by Richie Samborra, Jon Bon Jovi and Max Martin sees drumming stalwart Tico Torres laying it down simple and solid. This song introduced the band to a wave of new fans by becoming one of their best known singles since the 1980s heydays. This is the full notation which allows you to download this drum chart and learn the song note for note. &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a…

Dance funk drumless playalong drum track

Dance Funk Drumless Playalong Backing Track Minus Drums This dance funk drumless playalong is at 122bpm. It's a great chance to try out your beats and fills. There is even a drum solo section where you can trade fours with a timbale solo so you can really let go and get creative. Here is a video that previews Matt playing along with it. This allows you to hear the track as well as get some ideas on the type of beats you can use with it. If you want to download this dance funk drumless playalong just click on the button…

Reggae Drum Lesson

Learn the essential Reggae drum beats Get started with a Reggae drum lesson This Reggae drum lesson provides a very quick video lesson to help you learn the essential Reggae drum beat to get you started in the genre. Reggae is the most famous music to come from Jamaica and the most well known Reggae artist is Bob Marley. His drummer Carlton Barrett is generally credited for popularising the drum beat that this lesson looks at. This beat is called the 'one drop' and really is essential for any drummer who wants to play Reggae. Although Carlton Barrett is well …

Drum Audition – How to get the gig

Tips to smash your drum audition How to succeed in your next drum audition I haven’t met many musicians who enjoy a drum audition. They can be incredibly nerve racking environments and cause us to feel inhibited, tense, sweaty, scared, unrehearsed, unsure of what is expected and distracted by minor things that normally go unnoticed. Not ideal reactions to a situation in which we’re supposed to demonstrate how good we are at playing our instrument. If you suffer from these problems, they can be overcome, and maybe the best remedy is just to get out there and gain experience by…

Military Music Career

Military Music Career Get paid to play drums and travel the world A military music career might not be something you've considered before. Most of us dream of playing music professionally, enjoying a secure salary, travelling the world, sharing the stage with the likes of Jools Holland and entertaining the Queen but surely this is just a dream unless you’re one of the lucky few? Think again because this is exactly how the 833 musicians of the Corps of Army Music spend their working days. Spread across 23 bands, with another 20 territorial bands in addition, these players are living…

Want to be a cruise ship drummer

Become a cruise ship drummer Travel the world and get paid to play drums Cruise ships are a fantastic opportunity to make a living from your playing and improve your playing in a variety of styles whilst travelling to every corner of the world in style, but be warned; it could be your dream job or a tedious and claustrophobic nightmare. GETTING THE GIGPeople pay large sums to enjoy a cruise and the entertainment is one of the big pulls. As a result, musical standards are high requiring a thorough audition to pass. These are often conducted via a phone…

Choose a Drum Kit – How to buy a drum kit

How to Choose a Drum Kit -Which Drum Set Should You Buy? A guide to help you choose a drum kit This Is The Drum Kit Buying Guide This drum kit guide is here to help you start your journey and choose a drum kit. There are so many options out there today that it can be overwhelming. This drum kit guide should help to answer those important questions when buying your first drum kit.Acoustic or electronic?Second hand or new?Often a drummer will start his or her drumming life with just a pair of sticks and a practice pad. This,…