A lovely little track as a request from one of my students after seeing them playing at Glastonbury this year! When he was receiving an award for another song off of the same album Dave Grohl stated: “We made this one in my garage with some microphones and a tape machine. The human element of …
Perhaps one of the most requested karaoke songs of all time, Robbie Williams fifth solo single (and fourth from the album Life Thru A Lens). Arguably, this is the single that saved him from oblivion and being dropped by his record company. As far as the drums go, its a simple rock ballad with a …
Recorded and released on the album “Empire” in 1990, Jet City Woman was the fourth single released off the album. Written by original singer Geoff Tate and guitarist Chris DeGarmo, Jet City refers to the home town of the band, Seattle. The chart has a few surprises for the uninitiated, please go through it with …
The first single from the hugely successful album “Songs About Jane”, Harder to Breathe features some nifty grooves from Ryan Dusick. Each groove features sixteenth notes on either the Hats or the Ride, with a solid backbeat. The effect on the song is that the song seems to drive relentlessly forwards. Although forced to retire from …
Following on from their performance at Glastonbury this year, here is one of Radioheads most well known tracks – High & Dry. The drum part is simple, and yet incredibly effective belying the skill that drummer Phil Selway possess. Enjoy this little slice of mid-90’s Britpop! Radiohead – High & Dry (Simple).pdf
Another Earth,Wind & Fire song, but this time its ALL funk baby!! Achieving the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot Soul Singles, Shining Star remains a popular staple for wedding bands around the world as well as funk bands who enjoy the 70’s era! Although the drums are simple, they need …
Disco!! Alice Coopers favourite music to hate in the 70’s (and well beyond!) Boogie Wonderland is possibly the greatest and well known track from the disco years and originally written for The Emotions (who were the female backing singers on this recording). As far as drum parts go the only surprise is the five bar …
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A mainstay of MTV (when they still played more music videos than Teen Pregnancy shows), and a massive hit for the band that many love to hate. The drum part requires some good double stroke rolls and the ability to groove like a freight train! Think you’ve got what it takes? Then download the chart …