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Timo Ickenroth

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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The Art of Transcribing Jazz Drums, The Myth of the “Correct” Transcription

Ask ten experienced drummers to transcribe the same 16 bars from a jazz recording made in the 1940s, ‘50s, or early ‘60s, and chances are you won’t get ten identical results. It’s not because nine of them are wrong, or…

By Timo Ickenroth
Aug 1, 2026
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