Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music and Full Drum Transcription Spending My Time by Roxette (from the 1991 album Joyride) Pop Rock / Soft Rock / Power Ballad Drum Arrangement
Relive the emotional depth and melodic beauty of 1990s pop rock with this simplified drum arrangement and complete drum transcription of Spending My Time by Roxette, from their hit album Joyride (1991). This chart has been carefully prepared to offer a faithful yet accessible version of the original drum partperfect for beginner to intermediate drummers, teachers, students, and performers alike.
Spending My Time is a powerful pop rock ballad, blending lush keyboards, expressive vocals, and heartfelt lyrics with a steady, tasteful drum groove that gently drives the song's emotional flow. This transcription captures every section of the original recordingfrom the delicate intro and dramatic verses to the soaring choruses and emotional bridgepresented in a simplified format that remains true to the feel and structure of the studio version.
Whether you're building your ballad-playing repertoire, learning to accompany vocals with sensitivity, or performing in a cover band or music school recital, this drum arrangement provides a solid foundation for mastering dynamic control, groove consistency, and musical expression.
Whats Included:
Simplified drum arrangement based closely on the original studio track
Full transcription intro, verse, chorus, bridge, fills, transitions, and ending
Written in standard drum notation, including rests and dynamics
Focus on groove, sensitivity, and dynamic balance, ideal for ballad-style drumming
Suitable for performance, practice, teaching, and rehearsals
A great tool for learning how to support vocals and structure with taste and control
About the Song:
Spending My Time was released in 1991 as the fourth single from Roxettes best-selling album Joyride. The Swedish duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson (vocals) and Per Gessle (guitar, vocals), became a global pop sensation in the late '80s and early '90s. This ballad showcases their emotional songwriting and signature melodic style, earning them chart success across Europe and the U.S.
The drums in Spending My Time are subtle yet essentialproviding gentle rhythmic support, tasteful fills, and dynamic swells that build tension and release in all the right places. Originally performed with a soft pop-rock feel, this arrangement allows students and performers to explore nuanced playing in a simplified, accessible format.
Who This Is For:
Beginner to intermediate drummers
Drum instructors and music educators
Pop and rock ballad lovers
Cover bands and tribute acts
Students learning slow tempo grooves and ballad phrasing
Musicians looking for a clean, expressive drum part
Technical Info:
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Tempo: Slow pop-rock ballad (around 85 BPM)
Format: Digital PDF printable and mobile-ready
100% compatible with ArrangeMe, Sheet Music Plus, and Sheet Music Direct
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