Transcriptions

Please visit my WORKING DRUMMER CHARTS STORE for a wide selection of transcriptions and road-map style charts. Here on this page, I will provide a few samples of the many transcriptions I’ve done over the years. There are also free samples in the chart store, and you can find extensive transcriptions in my books.

“OUT ON THE TILES” & “ROSANNA”

• This article appeared in Drumhead magazine’s special 2016 issue paying tribute to John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Tony Willams and Jeff Porcaro.
• “Out on the Tiles” by Led Zeppelin (from Led Zeppelin III, 1970) – Drummer: John Bonham
• “Rosanna” by Toto (from Toto IV, 1982) – Drummer: Jeff Porcaro
• These two transcriptions can be found in MD Classic Tracks (available here)
• Drumhead article: Transcribing the Greats (“Out on the Tiles” & “Rosanna”)

LOUIE BELLSON’S SOLOS ON “SKIN DEEP”

• Excerpted from a Modern Drummer article and analysis.
• by Duke Ellington (from Ellington Uptown, 1953) – Drummer: Louie Bellson
• Skin Deep – Louie Bellson pt 1
• Skin Deep – Louie Bellson pt 2

The following are excerpts from some of my books available here in my store – https://www.joebergamini.com/product-category/books/

“EYES OF A STRANGER”

• by Queensryche (from Operation:Mindcrime) – Drummer: Scott Rockenfield
• Click to download pdf
• Transcription by Craig LeMay

“PANASONIC YOUTH”

• by Dillinger Escape Plan (from Miss Machine) – Drummer: Chris Pennie
• Transcription by Chris Pennie
• Click to download pdf

“THE LIGHT THAT BLINDS”

• by Shadows Fall (from The War Within) – Drummer: Jason Bittner
• Transcription by Willie Rose
• Click to download pdf