Product Description
Title: Simplified Drum Sheet Music + Full Drum Transcription Listen To Your Heart by Roxette (1988) Pop Rock / Soft Rock / Power Ballad Drum Arrangement PDF Download
Relive the emotion and grandeur of one of the most iconic pop rock ballads of the 1980s with this expertly prepared simplified drum arrangement and complete drum transcription of Listen To Your Heart by the legendary Swedish pop rock duo Roxette, from their breakthrough 1988 album Look Sharp!. Perfect for beginner to intermediate drummers, this sheet music captures the emotional depth and rhythmic strength of this timeless classic in both its full original form and a simplified version designed for easier playability and learning.
This detailed transcription features clean, easy-to-read standard drum notation that covers every section of the song: the quiet piano-led intro, soaring choruses, rich guitar solos, dramatic bridges, and dynamic outro. Whether youre a student, educator, cover band drummer, or a lifelong fan of Roxette, this chart allows you to authentically perform and enjoy this global hit.
About the Song:
Originally released in 1988, Listen To Your Heart became an international smash hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and charting around the world. With its emotionally charged lyrics, sweeping melody, and powerful instrumentation, it stands as a defining example of the power ballad genre. The drumming, while supportive and restrained in the verses, builds with intensity during the choruses and bridges, helping to drive the songs passionate message forward with a steady, emotive groove.
Product Features:
Full drum transcription of Listen To Your Heart by Roxette
Includes simplified drum arrangement for easy learning and student use
Accurate, professional standard drum notation in high-quality PDF format
Complete coverage of all song sections: intro, verse, chorus, solo, bridge, and outro
Dynamic build-ups, tasteful tom fills, crash cymbal accents, and emotional pacing
Faithful to the original Look Sharp! studio recording from 1988
Instant PDF digital download for print or tablet use
Great for drum teachers, students, tribute bands, and fans of 80s rock ballads
Ideal For:
Beginner and intermediate drummers looking to learn iconic pop rock ballads
Music teachers seeking accessible material to teach groove, dynamics, and song structure
Cover band drummers recreating Roxettes most emotional live songs
Musicians preparing for live shows or studio recording of classic soft rock hits
Fans of Roxette and vintage pop rock music from the 1980s
Educational Value:
This arrangement is a powerful tool to help drummers understand how to support a songs emotional arc using dynamics, rhythmic restraint, and tasteful fills. It reinforces skills such as timing, playing behind the beat, working with vocal phrasing, and accenting emotional moments in a song.
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