Product Description
Title: Simplified Drum Sheet Music + Full Drum Transcription Shes Like the Wind by Patrick Swayze (1987) Soft Rock / Movie Soundtrack / Pop Ballad Drum Arrangement PDF Download
Relive the emotional magic of the 1980s with this beautifully crafted simplified drum arrangement and full drum transcription of Shes Like the Wind, performed by actor and singer Patrick Swayze, and featured on the iconic 1987 film soundtrack Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture. This tender, timeless ballad is now available in professionally engraved standard drum notation, perfect for beginner to intermediate drummers, drum educators, and fans of vintage movie soundtracks.
This product includes both:
A simplified drum arrangement, ideal for learners, casual players, and teaching purposes
A full note-for-note drum transcription, closely following the original studio recording
Delivered as a high-quality, printable PDF, this sheet music captures the elegant and understated drum groove that supports the romantic atmosphere of this beloved track.
About the Song:
Released in 1987, Shes Like the Wind became a chart-topping hit and an emotional centerpiece of the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. Co-written by Patrick Swayze and Stacy Widelitz, the song blends soft rock, adult contemporary, and pop balladry with cinematic storytelling. The drum part is gentle and expressive, featuring minimalist grooves, soft snare placement, and subtle hi-hat and kick dynamics that serve the songs emotional tone without overwhelming the arrangement.
Product Features:
Full drum transcription of Shes Like the Wind by Patrick Swayze (feat. Wendy Fraser)
Includes a simplified drum arrangement for easier learning and performance
Engraved in professional standard drum notation easy-to-read, high-resolution PDF
Covers all song sections: intro, verse, chorus, instrumental break, and outro
Based on the original 1987 studio recording from Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack
Perfect for students, teachers, movie music fans, and cover band musicians
Digital download print or view on tablet for convenience
Who This Is For:
Beginner and intermediate drummers learning to play soft ballads with feeling
Drum educators seeking romantic pop-rock grooves for teaching expression and control
Fans of Dirty Dancing, 1980s pop culture, and Patrick Swayzes music legacy
Musicians looking to improve their dynamics, timing, and song-sensitive playing
Cover bands and wedding performers recreating iconic romantic soundtrack moments
Educational Value:
Shes Like the Wind is ideal for learning how to play slow ballads with dynamic precision and emotional sensitivity. The groove focuses on restraint and feel rather than technical complexity. This chart will help students develop control, pocket awareness, timing, and musical phrasingkey elements for all professional drummers.
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This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.