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Drum Sheet Music Full Transcription and Simplified Drum Arrangement of Take On Me by a-ha (1985) Beginner-Friendly Drum Score for Synth-Pop, New Wave, Pop Rock, and 80s Drum Grooves
This high-quality drum sheet music includes a full transcription and simplified drum arrangement of the worldwide hit Take On Me by the Norwegian pop group a-ha, from their iconic 1985 debut album Hunting High and Low. Famous for its infectious synth melody, soaring vocals, and groundbreaking animated music video, this track has become one of the most beloved and recognizable songs of the 1980s.
The drum part has been expertly transcribed and adapted into a simplified format that captures the essence of the original performance while making it accessible to beginner and intermediate-level drummers. The drum notation is written in clear, standard drum sheet music format, allowing players to easily follow and perform the groove, even if theyre still learning to read notation or play live acoustic adaptations of electronic drum tracks.
Originally driven by a tight, programmed rhythm, the beat in Take On Me is translated here for acoustic drum set or electronic kits, maintaining the signature eighth-note hi-hats, steady four-on-the-floor kicks, and snare accents that power the tracks upbeat and danceable momentum. This arrangement provides the perfect foundation for drummers to develop timing, consistency, groove, and dynamic control, while exploring one of the most iconic tracks in pop music history.
Perfect for drum students, educators, cover band drummers, synth-pop enthusiasts, and fans of 80s music, this drum transcription is ideal for lessons, live performances, recitals, rehearsals, or personal study. Whether you're learning how to adapt electronic grooves for live playing or preparing for a throwback gig, this chart offers the tools and structure you need.
Complete drum sheet music transcription and simplified arrangement of Take On Me by a-ha
Based on the 1985 studio version from the album Hunting High and Low
Transcribed in standard drum notation clean, easy-to-read, and student-friendly
Covers all song sections: intro, verses, choruses, instrumental synth solo, outro
Translates original electronic drum patterns into acoustic kit-friendly grooves
Features eighth-note hi-hat work, steady kick patterns, simple snare rhythms, and dynamic fills
Great for beginner and intermediate drummers playing pop and 80s-inspired music
Ideal for education, performance, studio rehearsals, band practice, and drum cover content
Encourages development of timing, groove discipline, and live adaptation of programmed drums
Suitable for pop, synth-pop, new wave, electronic pop, and retro pop rock styles
LEARNING & PERFORMANCE BENEFITS:
Learn how to play electronic-based pop grooves on a live drum set
Improve your groove consistency, subdivision precision, and performance endurance
Study simplified 80s drum rhythms in a real musical context
Understand song structure and beat layering in a high-energy pop arrangement
Excellent material for music lessons, band rehearsals, solo practice, and 80s tribute gigs
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