Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Drum Arrangement + Full Drum Transcription of "I Think I Smell a Rat" by The White Stripes From the 2001 Album White Blood Cells
Capture the raw grit and garage-punk energy of early 2000s rock with this high-quality Simplified Drum Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of I Think I Smell a Rat by The White Stripes, the legendary rock and blues duo made up of Jack White and Meg White. Taken from their breakthrough 2001 album White Blood Cells, this explosive track is a perfect representation of the bands stripped-down, high-intensity soundfeaturing dirty guitar riffs, shouted vocals, and primal, driving drum grooves.
This sheet music package includes two complete versions:
A simplified drum arrangement perfect for beginners, students, and drummers looking for a more accessible entry point into garage rock.
A note-for-note drum transcription of Meg Whites original studio performancecapturing every crash, kick, snare, and explosive fill exactly as recorded.
I Think I Smell a Rat is short, fast, and rawcombining punks urgency with bluesy rock swagger. The drum part is direct and aggressive, with a heavy emphasis on feel, groove, and attitude over technical complexity. Meg Whites iconic minimalist playing is the driving force behind the songs punchy energy, making this transcription a valuable resource for any drummer looking to understand how simplicity can still pack a massive punch.
Whats Included:
Simplified drum arrangement great for beginner and intermediate drummers
Full, detailed drum transcription 100% faithful to the original recording
Notation for every groove, fill, break, crash, and accent
Clearly labeled structure intro, verses, chorus, bridge, outro
Professionally formatted PDF perfect for print and digital use
Excellent for lessons, practice, rehearsals, covers, and gigs
Why This Drum Chart?
This arrangement is ideal for drummers of all levels looking to channel raw emotion and unfiltered energy through their playing. The simplified version provides an easy and rewarding experience for new players to get into garage rock, while the full transcription gives seasoned players an accurate blueprint of Meg Whites authentic and powerful style. Its a must-have for anyone wanting to develop tight, punchy, and feel-driven drumming.
Ideal For:
Drummers studying garage rock, punk rock, blues rock, and alternative rock
Students building timing, groove, and confidence with minimalist playing
Teachers looking for engaging rock material for lessons
Cover bands, tribute acts, and gigging musicians
Fans of The White Stripes and raw, high-energy drumming
Anyone exploring the beauty of simplicity in rhythm and dynamics
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