Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription Sitting On The Edge Of The Ocean by Bonnie Tyler (from the album Goodbye to the Island, 1981)
Step into the dramatic world of 1980s power ballads with this simplified drum sheet music and full drum transcription of Sitting On The Edge Of The Ocean by the iconic Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, featured on her 1981 album Goodbye to the Island. This emotionally stirring track showcases Bonnie Tylers signature raspy vocals, heartfelt delivery, and a slow-building arrangement that blends soft rock instrumentation with cinematic depth. A standout ballad that evokes loneliness, longing, and hope, the song offers the perfect setting for expressive and sensitive drumming.
This arrangement is specifically tailored for beginner to intermediate drummers, making the emotional essence of the original performance accessible to developing players. The transcription features gentle tom grooves, steady snare patterns, well-placed cymbal swells, and dynamic nuances that mirror the song's evolving intensity. Every beat is transcribed in a clean, easy-to-read PDF format, designed for print or digital use.
Sitting On The Edge Of The Ocean provides an ideal practice piece for learning slow tempo control, emotional phrasing, and dynamic layering, making it a perfect choice for lessons, recitals, or personal musical growth.
Perfect for:
Students working on expressive ballad-style drumming
Teachers introducing phrasing and dynamics in slow rock contexts
Fans of Bonnie Tyler and classic '80s soft rock ballads
Drummers exploring mood-based, atmospheric playing
Musicians preparing for pop-rock or adult contemporary cover gigs
Beginners looking for moving, slower-tempo practice material
Product Features:
Full, simplified drum transcription of Sitting On The Edge Of The Ocean by Bonnie Tyler
Based on the original studio version from Goodbye to the Island (1981)
Professionally notated sheet music in PDF format printable and tablet-ready
Includes full grooves, fills, tempo guidance, and expressive markings
Suited for beginner to intermediate drummers
Highlights soft rock drumming, emotional control, and slow groove stability
This transcription brings to life the poignant mood of one of Bonnie Tylers most emotionally charged songs. Her performance is rich in vulnerability and subtle power, and the drums reflect this through thoughtful pacing and dynamic shading. With this chart, players can learn how to play for the song, rather than over it embracing restraint, feel, and flow.
Genres:
Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary, Ballad, 1980s Rock, Emotional Pop, British Rock, Heartfelt Ballads
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