Product Description
Title: Simplified Drum Sheet Music + Full Drum Transcription Calling All My Lovelies by Bruno Mars (2016) R&B / Soul / Funk-Pop Drum Arrangement PDF Download
Step into the smooth, sultry world of modern R&B with this carefully crafted simplified drum arrangement and full drum transcription of Calling All My Lovelies by Bruno Mars, from his Grammy-winning 2016 album 24K Magic. Blending vintage soul aesthetics with contemporary groove, this song is a masterclass in drumming with feel, subtlety, and precision. Perfect for beginner to intermediate drummers, this arrangement provides both an accurate transcription of the original performance and a simplified version designed for easier reading, learning, and teaching.
Whether youre performing, practicing, or instructing, this drum chart captures the laid-back R&B pocket and neo-soul groove that define the track, staying faithful to the lush, minimalistic production style that makes this ballad so captivating.
About the Song:
Calling All My Lovelies is a standout track on 24K Magic, a modern R&B slow jam that draws inspiration from 1980s and 90s soul ballads. Known for its buttery vocals, lush instrumentation, and sensual tone, the song also showcases tight, pocket-focused drumming and tasteful rhythmic space. The groove is laid-back yet precise, built on carefully placed kick patterns, expressive hi-hat articulations, and a soft snare backbeat that supports the vocals without overpowering them.
Product Features:
Full drum transcription of Calling All My Lovelies by Bruno Mars
Includes a simplified drum arrangement designed for ease of learning and practice
Notated in professional standard drum notation clean and easy-to-read PDF format
Covers all song sections: intro, verses, choruses, bridge, breakdown, outro
Based on the original 24K Magic studio recording from 2016
Features R&B drum grooves, neo-soul pocket, minimalist fills, expressive ghost notes
Suitable for printing or digital tablet use instant download
Perfect for music students, drum teachers, session drummers, and R&B enthusiasts
Perfect For:
Beginner and intermediate drummers exploring R&B, soul, funk-pop, and neo-soul grooves
Drum educators looking for modern ballads that teach timing and groove feel
Cover bands and session drummers recreating Bruno Mars signature sound
Musicians developing tight, minimalist playing and dynamic control
Fans of 24K Magic, Bruno Mars, and modern R&B production
Educational Value:
This transcription is a valuable tool for developing groove consistency, timing, restraint, and musical sensitivity. It emphasizes how less is moreusing space, subtle accents, and dynamic expression to support a slow groove. Students will work on syncopation, ghost notes, and hi-hat articulation within a modern R&B context, making it a strong addition to any contemporary drum curriculum.
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