Earl Palmer Transcription

[matthew]

I want to share this for the drumming community because I'm a big fan of Earl Palmer and I am not sure if there are any transcriptions online of this piece any where, so here it is.

I'm glad to see more attention in the drumming world being given to early rhythm 'n' blues music. The music is groove focused, but often overlooked because it occupies a niche between jazz and rock/pop. First and foremost I love listening to it,but especially when great players like Earl Palmer play it with great skill, creativity, execution, and a New Orleans influence.

I have included Stickings which are based of my personal attempts and knowing that Earl Palmer himself stated he pretty much just used single stroke roll most the time for fills.

I have Part two lying around somewhere handwritten, and may update this post later with the second part to his Drum Village, when I get around to putting it into Finale.

Enjoy!

Just go to the link and download the Pdf

http://www.mattsdrumlessons.com.au/d...llage-part-one

[Taye-Dyed]

Here is a nice video summarizing his career that I found very interesting and informative. Matthew, thanks for your post. I must admit I knew of Earl but had not realized the extent of his contributions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-CHEnpplTw

[matthew]

Thanks for that. If you enjoyed that (like I did too) I recommend his biography: Back beat.

Seriously interesting read on a great drummer who had an amazing experience of life!

[everdred]

Cool to see some Earl Palmer fans!

Anyone familiar with Jim Sullivan's overlooked/lost gem, U.F.O.?

I love that album, and Earl's drumming on it, is superb, in my opinion.