Product Description
Title: Simplified Drum Sheet Music + Full Drum Transcription God Put a Smile Upon Your Face by Coldplay (2002) Alternative Rock / British Rock / Indie Rock PDF Drum Chart Download
Unlock the unique rhythmic textures and emotive drive of Coldplays critically acclaimed track God Put a Smile Upon Your Face, with this professionally notated simplified drum arrangement and full drum transcription. Featured on their 2002 Grammy-winning album A Rush of Blood to the Head, this song blends atmospheric soundscapes with powerful alternative rock grooves, making it a compelling and rewarding experience for drummers of all levels.
This sheet music product offers both a streamlined version for beginners and intermediate players and a note-for-note transcription for drummers seeking to replicate every nuance of the original studio performance. Perfect for performance, study, rehearsal, or personal enjoyment, this PDF chart allows you to dive deep into one of Coldplays most rhythmically rich and emotionally powerful songs.
About the Song:
God Put a Smile Upon Your Face is a haunting and introspective rock anthem that mixes melodic tension, dynamic contrasts, and hypnotic rhythmic layering. Anchored by Guy Berrymans gritty bass lines and Will Champions tightly woven drum parts, the song builds intensity from a subdued intro to a crashing, anthemic climax. The drum part features driving eighth-note hi-hats, syncopated kick and snare patterns, subtle cymbal flourishes, and dynamic changes that push and pull with the songs emotional arc.
Whats Included:
Simplified drum arrangement designed for beginner-to-intermediate drummers
Full drum transcription accurate to the original recording, including all fills and articulations
Clear PDF format, suitable for both print and digital use
Professionally engraved in standard drum notation
Includes full song structure: intro, verses, choruses, bridge, instrumental, and outro
Perfect For:
Fans of Coldplay, alternative rock, and British indie music
Drum students learning groove control and dynamic development
Teachers looking for high-quality modern rock repertoire
Cover bands and tribute acts playing Coldplays catalog
Musicians developing song interpretation and atmospheric drumming techniques
Skills Developed:
Eighth-note hi-hat control and groove consistency
Dynamic transitions and texture-building in modern rock
Syncopated rock patterns with feel and restraint
Structuring drum parts to support musical storytelling
Product Details:
Digital PDF download (instant access)
Two versions included: simplified and full transcription
Suitable for practice, live performance, and music education
Easy-to-read engraving on standard drum staff notation
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