01 February 2019

So serious

I'm looking quite serious here, as I'm warming up last night.


30 January 2019

Sweet Tea band practice

Practicing for an upcoming open mic with Sweet Tea.

29 January 2019

Action shot!

Here I am playing drums a few weeks ago.


28 January 2019

Shake Your Body - Groove Transcription

I have loved this Michael Jackson song since forever. But when I actually sat down to figure out the drum groove, I concluded that this had to be 3 separate drum tracks: first with just the basic boom-chick with hi-hat eighth notes, second with the syncopated toms, third with the open hi-hat flourishes.

This complexity makes it even more interesting to me, as I know this has to be performed live somehow.

So, I tried to put all three parts into this transcription. I still can't play it, and it is quite the challenge for me especially with the sticking. I have what I think might be the best way to play it, but it is totally open to your interpretation.

Anyways, here are the three main grooves of the song: