Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music & Full Drum Transcription Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler (feat. Rory Dodd) From the Album Faster Than the Speed of Night (1983)
This is a high-quality, professionally prepared simplified drum arrangement and complete drum transcription of one of the most powerful and dramatic ballads in music history: Total Eclipse of the Heart, performed by the legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, featuring the haunting backing vocals of Rory Dodd. Released in 1983 on the album Faster Than the Speed of Night and written by the master of theatrical rock, Jim Steinman, this song became an international phenomenon and remains an essential classic of the 1980s.
This drum sheet music is tailored for beginner and intermediate drummers, offering a faithful yet accessible version of the original drum performance. The arrangement captures the songs dynamic build-upfrom its atmospheric, soft beginning to its thunderous, emotionally explosive choruseswhile simplifying complex fills and patterns to ensure clear, effective learning and performance. The original drums, characterized by deep toms, booming snares, and dramatic hits, are presented in a way that preserves their epic character while making them approachable for learners and educators alike.
Perfect for use in music schools, private lessons, live performances, classic rock cover bands, and YouTube covers, this sheet is a must-have for anyone who wants to experience the majesty of 1980s power ballad drumming.
Whats Included:
Full song transcription in standard drum notation
Simplified drum arrangement for ease of play
Accurate tempo markings, time signatures, and structural sections
Notated intro, verses, choruses, bridge and final outro
Big ballad-style fills, dramatic crescendos, and expressive dynamic markings
Adapted from the original studio recording featuring Rory Dodd on backing vocals
Ideal For:
Beginner and intermediate drummers
Drum students and private instructors
Classic rock and 80s cover bands
Wedding and event musicians
Musicians playing power ballads and theatrical rock
Fans of Bonnie Tyler, Jim Steinman, and iconic 80s pop/rock
Church musicians or schools exploring music of the 1980s
YouTubers and performance artists seeking epic retro songs
About the Song:
Total Eclipse of the Heart was a global chart-topper in 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. It remains one of the most iconic love songs of all time, recognized for its sweeping orchestration, heart-wrenching vocals, and theatrical intensity. Produced and written by Jim Steinman, the track is notable for its grand structure, haunting melodies, and emotional power. The unforgettable backing vocals by Rory Dodd, singing the Turn around, bright eyes line, gave the song its signature duet flavor. Its a quintessential 1980s masterpieceepic, emotional, and timeless.
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