http://thedrumninja.comNinjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race by Fall Out Boy which was the lead single from the bands fourth studio album, Infinity On High. The song was released in January 2007 and peaked at #2 on the US Billboard 200, #1 In New Zealand and #2 in the UK. It is currently Fall Out Boy's highest charting song, and also earned the band their first #1 US Billboard Hot Digital Song.You can download the pdf and get more free drum le... read more...

Download the pdf: www.thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play In Bloom by Nirvana which was the fourth and final single from the bands second album, Nevermind. The song was released in November 1992 and peaked at number 5 on the US mainstream Rock Chart, number 7 on the Irish Singles Chart and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. ... read more...

Download the PDF at: www.thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Harder To Breathe by Maroon 5 which was the lead single from the band's debut album, Songs About Jane. The song was released in July 2002 and peaked at number six on Airplay Monitor, number 31 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Harder To Breathe features the rock-solid pocket playing of Ryan Dusick. A one handed sixteen... read more...

Download the PDF at: www.thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Hysteria by Muse which was featured on the bands third studio album, Absolution. The track was released as a single on 1 December 2003 peaking at number 17 in the UK Singles Chart and also reached number 9 in the U.S. on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.  Dominic Howard always comes up with the goods and the grooves he developed for Hysteria are the perfe... read more...

Download the PDF: http://thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Long Road To Ruin by the Foo Fighters which was the second single from their 2007 release (sixth studio album) Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. The single topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for seven consecutive weeks and reached number two on the Mainstream Rock Tracks in late 2008. It peaked at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. Verse – After a seven b... read more...

Download The PDF: www.thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Hey Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Tom Sawyer by Rush which appeared on the 1981 release Moving Pictures. The track peaked at  No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 8 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. In 2009 it was named the 19th greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1.  Tom Sawyer is a great demonstration of drummer Neil Peart's unique and musical playing. He drives the song with a constan... read more...

Que Bola Ninjas!! For today's lesson we're heading down to Cuba to learn about one of it's coolest exports, Songo. This is one of my favorite grooves as it combines elements from the rumba, son cubano, and other contemporary afro-american styles like jazz and funk. Exercises Download the pdf at www.thedrumninja.com Take a look at the accompanying PDF. You’ll see six variations of the Songo groove, of which the first four are demonstrated in the video. See if you can follow along and wh... read more...

This week we'll be learning how to play the live version of by Dave Matthews Band which appeared on the 1997 album Live at Red Rocks. Despite being a live release, the album was very successful, hitting #3 on the album charts, and selling over two million copies. Download The PDF: www.thedrumninja.com Satellite is in 6/8 and really showcases drummer Carter Beauford's dynamic and creative playing style. You'll quickly realize that Carter rarely plays the same thing twice so you have to be on ... read more...

This week we'll be learning how to play Bombtrack by Rage Against The Machine which was the opening song on their self-titled debut album. The album was released on November 6, 1992 hitting #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart, and #45 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Download The PDF: www.thedrumninja.com Bombtrack sits at around 76bpm and drummer Brad Wilk lays into the guitar riff with a constant underlying pulse of 16th notes - played on a combination of closed and slushy hats. The song... read more...

In this lesson I'll be showing you how to play Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz. This track was released in 1993 from the album of the same name and became one of Lenny's most successful songs. Download The PDF: http://thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions/ The track features one of the catchiest guitar riffs ever written but it's Cindy Blackman's high-energy drumming that really makes the song (at least it does for me!). The vibe is established straight from the outset with quar... read more...