Product Description
This professionally crafted product is a simplified drum transcription and arrangement with chord symbols for the iconic 1986 love ballad "Take My Breath Away (Love Theme)", originally performed by the American pop and new wave band Berlin. Featured prominently in the blockbuster film Top Gun, this song became a massive international hit and remains one of the most recognizable love themes in film history.
This simplified drum score is meticulously transcribed for beginner to intermediate drummers, providing all essential rhythmic elements while maintaining clarity and playability. The transcription includes detailed rhythmic notation for kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, and cymbals, as well as chord symbols throughout the structure, allowing performers to easily understand the harmonic flow of the piece.
Take My Breath Away was written by Giorgio Moroder (music) and Tom Whitlock (lyrics) and released as part of the Top Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 1986. The song went on to win both the Academy Award (Oscar) and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, cementing its place as a cinematic and musical classic. The emotional atmosphere, lush synth textures, and haunting melody are driven by a soft but steady drum groove that supports the entire arrangement making it ideal for drummers studying groove, dynamics, ballad feel, and phrasing.
This arrangement captures the key rhythmic sections of the song, ideal for drummers who are:
Performing in a band setting with vocals, guitar, or keyboards
Rehearsing for school concerts or film-themed recitals
Studying drum patterns from pop and soundtrack music
Seeking simplified versions of 80s classics for live gigs or practice
The score reflects the original structure and arrangement in the keys of C major / A minor and D# major / C minor, just like the original studio version. All musical elements are presented in a clean, easy-to-read format, with chord symbols above each section for better coordination with other musicians and harmonic awareness.
This drum arrangement is ideal for music teachers, drumming students, hobbyists, and any fan of 1980s cinema or synth-pop who wants to explore this emotionally powerful ballad through rhythmic interpretation. It's also a fantastic addition to any collection of classic movie themes, pop hits, or Berlins signature tracks.
Whether youre practicing at home, teaching in the classroom, or performing on stage, this simplified drum score with chords offers a faithful and accessible representation of one of the most timeless movie love songs ever recorded.
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