In Session with Korn: Drumset Book & CD

These transcriptions capture the driving, syncopated grooves that made Korn's rhythm section legendary. Students get direct access to how a working drummer in a world-class metal band approaches timing, dynamics, and intensity. The included play-along tracks let drummers lock in with the actual recorded material rather than working in isolation.

Aggressive yet intricate, with powerful grooves built from unexpected subdivisions and dynamic contrasts. Playing these transcriptions demands focus and stamina; the energy never fully settles, and every section requires intention and control.

Intermediate to advanced drummers who already read notation and want to study contemporary metal technique through transcriptions of authentic recordings. This book serves students serious about understanding how professional drummers voice their ideas in the nu-metal and heavy music genres.

• Study the recorded versions first to absorb the pocket and feel before diving into notation. Korn's grooves live or die by pocket, not just accuracy.
• Work the play-along tracks at reduced speeds if the material feels rushed. Build the coordination between hands and feet incrementally rather than jumping straight to tempo.
• Pay close attention to ghost notes and hi-hat dynamics. The sophistication in these tracks comes from what sits between the main beats, not just the downbeats.
• Use the biographical notes to understand the context of each song. Knowing the intention behind a track often clarifies why certain drum choices were made.

Assign individual transcriptions to drummers preparing for a modern music showcase or concert devoted to contemporary styles. The book works equally well as a private lesson resource for students exploring metal and heavy music outside ensemble settings.

• Reading and executing syncopated metal grooves with notation accuracy
• Coordinating hands and feet in complex polyrhythmic patterns
• Maintaining pocket and feel while managing ghost notes and hi-hat articulation
• Developing dynamic control across dynamics and intensity shifts
• Listening skills and ensemble awareness through play-along engagement