Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music & Full Drum Transcription for "Lets Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire From the Album Raise! (1981)
Bring the funk, feel the groove, and light up the dance floor with this professionally arranged simplified drum sheet music and complete drum transcription of "Lets Groove" by the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Released in 1981 on their platinum-certified album Raise!, "Lets Groove" is one of the bands most iconic hits, blending elements of funk, disco, soul, R&B, and electronic dance music into an irresistible groove that remains timeless to this day.
This drum arrangement is designed for beginner to intermediate drummers, delivering a clean and accessible transcription of the songs classic funk-disco hybrid groove. It captures the tight, syncopated rhythms, punchy kick-snare interplay, and signature hi-hat and tom patterns that define the track all while being streamlined for easier learning, practice, performance, and educational use.
Whats Included:
Full and simplified drum transcription of "Lets Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire
Clear notation for kick, snare, hi-hat, toms, and cymbal work
Funky, syncopated grooves and breakdowns written with clarity and precision
Professionally formatted, printable PDF sheet music
Perfect for lessons, rehearsals, studio recording, band performances, and groove development
Musical Style & Groove Characteristics:
"Lets Groove" is a masterclass in post-disco funk, combining electronic textures with real, infectious drumming. The beat is driven by tight 16th-note hi-hats, a bouncy funk backbeat, and a locked-in groove that flows seamlessly with the bassline and synths. This transcription gives drummers a chance to develop their groove precision, dynamic control, and sense of pocket all essential skills for funk and R&B drumming.
Whether youre playing in a wedding band, funk group, school ensemble, or just want to jam to one of the most iconic dance tracks of the 1980s, this arrangement will help you channel the spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire with confidence and style.
Perfect For:
Fans of Earth, Wind & Fire, funk, soul, disco, and R&B
Beginner and intermediate drummers learning funk and syncopated grooves
Music educators seeking iconic groove-based repertoire
Live bands, funk cover groups, wedding performers, and session drummers
Drummers looking to improve timing, dynamics, and rhythmic feel in upbeat styles
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