Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Full Transcription and Simplified Drum Arrangement of Hotel California by Eagles (1976) Easy-to-Read Drum Score for Classic Rock, Soft Rock, and Country-Rock Drumming
This professionally engraved drum sheet music provides a complete drum transcription and simplified arrangement of one of the most iconic rock songs of all time: Hotel California by the legendary band Eagles, from their Grammy-winning 1976 album Hotel California. Known for its haunting lyrics, smooth harmonies, and legendary guitar solo, this timeless classic is a staple of classic rock, soft rock, and country-influenced rock.
This drum chart has been carefully transcribed and arranged to make it accessible to beginner and intermediate-level drummers, without losing the essential groove, feel, or musicality of the original performance. Originally played by Don Henley, the drum part has been simplified while staying true to the arrangement, tone, and rhythmic flow that drives the tracks laid-back, hypnotic pulse.
Written in clear standard drum notation, this chart includes every structural section: intro, verses, pre-choruses, choruses, instrumental sections, guitar solos, and outro. It features classic elements like steady 4/4 time, soft hi-hat grooves, snare backbeats, smooth tom fills, and tasteful cymbal crashes that mirror the calm yet emotionally charged feel of the song.
Perfect for drum students, music educators, cover band drummers, classic rock fans, and those performing unplugged or acoustic sets, this drum sheet is ideal for use in lessons, live gigs, studio sessions, recitals, and drum cover recordings. Whether you're learning how to approach subtle, song-driven drumming or simply paying tribute to rock history, this sheet is a must-have.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Full drum transcription and simplified arrangement of Hotel California by Eagles
Based on the iconic 1976 studio recording from the album Hotel California
Written in standard drum notation clear, professional, and easy to follow
Includes all song sections: intro, verses, choruses, solos, instrumental breaks, outro
Accurately reflects Don Henleys groove-based, minimalistic drumming style
Features laid-back hi-hat rhythms, clean snare work, soft cymbal textures, and fluid fills
Simplified to suit beginner and intermediate drummers while preserving feel and structure
Suitable for classic rock, soft rock, country-rock, and 1970s music lovers
Great for drum students, teachers, band rehearsals, school performances, or worship sets
Can be played on acoustic or electronic drum kits
LEARNING & PERFORMANCE BENEFITS:
Learn how to support a melodic, narrative-driven rock song with tasteful drumming
Develop control over tempo, dynamics, and groove in a slower rock setting
Strengthen your sense of song structure, musical phrasing, and timing precision
Explore drumming with restraint, musicality, and stylistic nuance
Perfect for building foundational rock drumming techniques in a legendary context
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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.