Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription Highway to Hell by AC/DC (from the 1979 album Highway to Hell)
Unleash the thunder and power of one of the most iconic rock anthems of all time with this simplified drum sheet music and complete drum transcription of Highway to Hell by AC/DC, the explosive title track from their breakthrough 1979 album. Fueled by raw guitar riffs, Bon Scotts gritty vocals, and Phil Rudds rock-solid drumming, this song is an essential part of rock history and now drummers of all levels can play along with confidence and clarity using this professionally arranged and accessible chart.
This simplified arrangement is ideal for beginner and intermediate drummers, featuring all the essential rhythmic elements of the original recording: steady kick-snare grooves, tight hi-hat patterns, crash-driven choruses, and signature fills all laid out in a clear, easy-to-read PDF format. Designed to reflect Phil Rudds unshakable timing and groove-based playing style, this drum transcription emphasizes feel over flash, making it perfect for those learning to play in a band or wanting to master the fundamentals of hard rock drumming.
Whether you're jamming in a classic rock cover band, preparing for a school performance, teaching drum students about groove consistency, or simply playing along to one of the most legendary songs ever recorded, this chart delivers all the tools you need to lock in and rock out.
Perfect for:
Beginner and intermediate drum students
Classic rock tribute bands and cover acts
Music educators and private drum instructors
School of Rock programs and ensemble rehearsals
Practice focused on timing, groove, and consistency
Fans of AC/DC and classic hard rock
Product Features:
Full, simplified drum transcription of Highway to Hell
Matches the structure and tempo of the original 1979 studio recording
Cleanly engraved, printable PDF file (tablet-friendly)
Includes all grooves, fills, transitions, and chorus builds
Perfect for developing solid timekeeping and rock drumming technique
Great for band rehearsals, live gigs, and learning to play in-the-pocket
Highway to Hell is more than just a rock song its a cultural anthem, a rite of passage for rock musicians, and one of AC/DCs most recognized and beloved tracks. The drumming by Phil Rudd is a masterclass in simplicity, groove, and drive, and this drum sheet music brings that power into an accessible and engaging format for drummers of all backgrounds.
Genres:
Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Rock and Roll, Arena Rock, Australian Rock, 70s Rock, Blues Rock, Pub Rock, Heavy Rock
Highway to Hell drum sheet music, AC/DC drum transcription, Phil Rudd drumming style, classic rock drum chart, simplified drum notation, beginner drum part, hard rock grooves, printable drum sheet PDF, 1979 rock drums, rock anthem drum score, iconic rock drumming, easy AC/DC drum arrangement, straight rock beat practice, solid timekeeping drum chart, drum part with crash cymbals, Sheet Music Plus rock drums, ArrangeMe hard rock sheet, Sheet Music Direct drum score, groove-based rock drumming, band practice drum sheet, drum lesson resource, Australian rock legends, rock setlist essential, stadium rock drumming, power trio drum groove, blues-based rock rhythm
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.