Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Paul Motian Transcription on ISRAEL


Here's a transcription of Paul Motian's drum solo and head out on ISRAEL from Bill Evans's "Explorations". Transcribed by Ian Fry.

Friday, April 13, 2012

"Funky Drummer" Transcription


Here's the 8-measure transcription to one of the most samp drum breaks in all history: Clyde Stubblefield on "Funky Drummer" by James Brown.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Inspiration from David Byrne of Talking Heads

Talking Heads - (Nothing But) Flowers - Soulful Calypso


David Byrne with Thomas Dolby and Ethel at TED, Long Beach, 2010


David Byrne How Architecture Helped Music Evolve from TED.


David Byrne's Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists - and Megastars

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Moeller 2 and 3 Grouping Exercise

Slow Dancehall Groove like "Agony" by Pincher's and follow the rhythm to "agony" with each hand by itself.
Will follow 3 - - 3 - - 3 - - 3 - - 2 - 2 - (count 1231231231231212)
All felt over slow backbeat with 16th on Hi Hat.
Use Moeller techniqe.
Do it half time, full time and free time.