Drum Chart Information
Over the years I’ve notated a large number of drum charts for various songs. Some were created out of personal interest, some to support my students, and others to help me prepare for performances. I’ve decided to share a selection of these charts in the hope that they may be useful to other drummers. They are completely free to access, and I expect nothing in return.
Please note that these are unofficial charts. I have no personal or professional connection with the artists, songwriters, or recording companies associated with the music. These charts are intended purely as learning, study, and analysis tools to help develop a deeper understanding of drum set performance.
If any original artist or copyright holder requests that a chart be removed, I will do so without hesitation. Because of this, I cannot guarantee that this page—or the charts on it—will remain permanently available.
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How These Charts Are Created
All charts on this page were written by me. My process is simple: I listen closely to the song, work out what the drummer is playing, and notate it using the music‑notation software Sibelius.
Writing drum charts can be challenging and time‑consuming. It’s often difficult to hear exactly what the drummer is doing when the full mix—vocals, guitars, bass, keys, production effects—is happening at once. When I can’t clearly identify a part, I turn to live performances or filmed clips to see what the drummer is actually playing. Live mixes often reveal details that are buried in studio recordings.
If I still can’t determine the exact part, I base the notation on a live version or, when necessary, make an educated guess about what would reasonably fit the music.
In most cases, I base the charts on the official single version of the song, as these are the easiest to find on YouTube or similar platforms.

A Note on Variations
If you compare these charts to live performances or alternate arrangements, you will likely notice differences. Drummers frequently change elements of their parts when performing live—adding notes, altering fills, switching from hi‑hat to ride, and so on. Studio recordings may also include overdubs that a single drummer cannot reproduce live.
Because of this, some flexibility and open‑mindedness is helpful when using these charts.
It’s also worth mentioning that different drummers and percussionists may notate the same song in different ways, and there is often debate about the “correct” notation or theoretical approach.

I hope you find these charts useful. I’ll continue to add more as I have time to review and upload them.
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