Product Description
Title: Simplified Drum Sheet Music + Full Drum Transcription Gorilla by Bruno Mars (2012) Pop Rock / Soul / R&B / Funk Ballad PDF Drum Chart Download
Unleash your inner beast behind the drum kit with this powerful, passionate, and groove-filled simplified drum arrangement and full drum transcription of Gorilla, a bold and explosive track by Bruno Mars from his Grammy-winning album Unorthodox Jukebox (2012). This professional-quality drum sheet music captures the raw energy, dramatic dynamics, and sultry intensity of the original studio recording all presented in clean, standard drum notation format.
This product includes two complete versions:
A simplified drum chart for beginner and intermediate drummers
A full drum transcription, note-for-note from the studio version
Perfect for drummers seeking to master dynamics, power ballad groove, and emotive performance, this downloadable PDF is ideal for practice, lessons, performances, and cover bands.
About the Song:
Gorilla is a slow-burning, emotionally charged rock/soul/funk ballad that builds into a fierce and unforgettable climax. It showcases Bruno Mars's powerful vocals and retro rock influences, drawing comparisons to artists like Prince and Lenny Kravitz. The drums are central to the tracks progression, evolving from subtle groove-based patterns into hard-hitting fills, crashing cymbals, and anthemic rhythms that elevate the songs intense and provocative message.
Included in This Drum Chart Pack:
Simplified arrangement with easy-to-read grooves and fills
Full transcription featuring every kick, snare, cymbal, and ghost note from the original studio track
Professional drum notation (PDF) formatted for printing or digital use (tablet/iPad friendly)
Song form includes intro, verse, chorus, bridge, solo section, and outro
Clearly marked structure for learning and performance
Ideal For:
Pop, rock, and soul drummers seeking high-energy, emotional songs
Students learning control, dynamics, rock power, and groove articulation
Bruno Mars tribute acts, wedding bands, and cover musicians
Educators needing modern chart-toppers for students and drum labs
Fans of classic-inspired pop rock with expressive drum parts
Skills Developed:
Playing with dynamic build-up and emotional impact
Mastering slow to mid-tempo grooves
Transitioning between subtle rhythms and explosive choruses
Enhancing drummer stage presence in passionate performances
Product Format:
Downloadable PDF format
Includes simplified and full transcription versions
Professional layout for readability and live use
Great for gigs, school performances, worship crossover sets, and more
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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.