A QUICK GUIDE TO THE TRANSCRIPTION:

ABOUT THIS TUNE

TIME SIGNATURE:
This tune is in 14/16, but it's easier to count in 7. 

FORM:  
A B C (each section is 8 bars, for a total of 24 bars)

STRUCTURE:
Vamp / In-Head / Keys Solo / Guitar Solo / Bass Solo / Out-Head / Drum Solo

"GOE" by Mathieson, Laboriel, Landau, and Colaiuta
Greg Mathieson: Keyboards
Abraham Laboriel: Bass
Michael Landau: Guitar
Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums

3 THINGS TO LISTEN FOR

CONCEPT #1 : VINNIE PLAYS OVER-THE-BARLINE
Vinnie often plays "over-the-barline," meaning he's not tied to playing the downbeat of every measure.

CONCEPT #2 : VINNIE'S PHRASING
For example, Vinnie often resolves his phrases on the "+ of 7" rather than on the 1. Super hip!

CONCEPT #3 : VINNIE'S USE OF IMPLIED METRIC MODULATION
Vinnie also IMPLIES several time-feels / meters throughout. For example, notice when he plays groupings of 3 on the bell of the ride cymbal while still playing in 7!

***The big-picture goal should be to choose your favorite Vinnie ideas/concepts and incorporate them into your own playing.