This is primarily how I learned to play. Transcribing other drummers and playing along with them to then form my own voice.

Video was recorded on a MacBook Pro. Audio on a Roland Edirol R-09HR. Best watched in HD mode.

To give some historical context, I'm presenting them chronologically.

My playing has not been edited at all. This is how I actually played the tracks in one full take - no shortcuts and no tricks.

Thanks for watching!

N.B. Please scroll down the page for all the videos.

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Benny Goodman - "Sing, Sing, Sing" - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription of Gene Krupa's playing on Sing, Sing, Sing from Benny Goodman's performance in the 'Hollywood Hotel' film from 1937. The original video of Gene's drumming can be found by clicking here. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

John Coltrane - "Naima" - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription/rendition of Art Taylor's playing on Naima from John Coltrane's Giant Steps. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

The John Coltrane Quartet - "Lonnie's Lament" - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own transcription of Elvin Jones' comping behind the piano solo on Lonnie's Lament from The John Coltrane Quartet's Crescent. My written transcription (reproduced by my good friend Fraser Campbell from Secret Architecture, on two and a half pages as opposed to the three and a half I'm reading) can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

 

Bob Dylan - "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription of Jim Keltner's playing on Knockin' On Heaven's Door from Bob Dylan's soundtrack for 'Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid.' Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

 

Steely Dan - "Aja" Solos # 1 & 2  - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription of Steve Gadd's first and second solos on Aja from Steel Dan's Aja album. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

 

Steely Dan - "Aja" Solo # 3  - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription of Steve Gadd's third drum solo on Aja from Steel Dan's Aja album. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

 

Michael McDonald - "I Keep Forgettin' " - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription/rendition of Jeff Porcaro's playing on I Keep Forgettin' from Michael McDonald's If That's What It Takes. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

 

Tool - "Third Eye" - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription/rendition of Danny Carey's playing on Third Eye from Tool's Aenima. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

 

A Perfect Circle - "Orestes" - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription of Josh Freese's playing on Orestes from A Perfect Circle's Mer de Noms. Comments can be viewed and posted here.

 

 

John Mayer - "Edge of Desire" - Timur Yusef Drum Cover

This is my own memorised transcription of Steve Jordan's playing on Edge of Desire from John Mayer's Battle Studies. Comments can be viewed and posted here.