Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions

by Francesco Vecchio

Overview

Max Roach was one of the drummers who most contributed to forging the modern drumming style. He was active as a percussionist, composer, and bandleader throughout six decades of cultural and musical change. His early contributions to bebop opened up rhythmic and creative possibilities for the drum set.

This book introduces 5 drum transcriptions (drum solo, drum composition, trading fours) of some of his most remarkable drum performances during the iconic period of the '50s, taking into consideration his solo works and the legendary recordings with Clifford Brown and Sonny Rollins. With an easy and clear notation, every drum part is accurately transcribed note-for-note and where necessary is indicated the sticking. As extra the full transcription of "For Big Sid" is included

 

Product Details

BN ID:	2940165463969
Publisher:	Francesco Vecchio
Publication date:	10/04/2021
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Francesco Vecchio is an Italian drummer, percussionist, composer, and music producer based in Budapest. He was born and raised in southern Italy. In 2013 he moved to Rome, graduating with a bachelor’s degree of jazz course in drums & percussion at the Saint Louis College of Music, and with a master’s degree in music for video games at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory. As a music performer, he played in different music projects covering numerous genres.

Throughout the years, he composed a wide variety of music from electronic to jazz, to pop and classical, which frequently has been featured in various video games, mobile apps, and advertising promos.

Author of the book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions, he is the owner & founder of Francis' Drumming Blog, a resource of drum transcriptions, books, exercises, and everything related to the drums and percussion.