Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Drum Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of Live Wire by AC/DC (1976) Hard-Hitting Rock Anthem from the Classic Album High Voltage
This professionally engraved drum sheet music provides both a simplified drum arrangement and a full drum transcription of the electrifying rock track Live Wire by the legendary Australian rock band AC/DC, featured on their groundbreaking international debut album High Voltage (1976). Loaded with raw energy, power riffs, and a tight, groove-driven rhythm section, Live Wire is a prime example of the bands early hard rock brillianceand a must-play for any rock drummer.
This arrangement has been crafted for beginner to intermediate drummers, offering a streamlined version of Phil Rudds iconic performance while maintaining the core feel, drive, and dynamics of the original. This is an excellent tool for students and performers looking to develop solid rock technique, timing, and control, while jamming to one of AC/DCs classic live staples.
Key Features:
Full drum transcription based on the original studio version
Simplified arrangement ideal for learning and performing
Includes all sections: intro, verses, choruses, instrumental breaks, and outro
Clear, printable PDF with standard drum notation
Suitable for acoustic and electronic drum kits
Helps build endurance, groove consistency, and stage-ready rock drumming skills
About the Song:
Live Wire opens with a suspenseful, clean guitar build-up before exploding into a hard rock groove, with steady eighth-note hi-hats, punchy snare backbeats, and precise kick patterns that support the bands raw energy and Bon Scotts electrifying vocals. Phil Rudds drumming is all about discipline, feel, and powerqualities that this transcription emphasizes while offering a more accessible version for growing drummers.
About the Band AC/DC:
AC/DC are icons of hard rock and heavy blues-based rock and roll. Known for their straightforward, no-frills sound, driving rhythms, and unforgettable riffs, the band has influenced generations of rock musicians around the world. Their album High Voltage introduced international audiences to their electrifying energy, with Live Wire becoming a fan-favorite live track and a cornerstone of their early sound.
Genres & Styles:
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Blues Rock
Arena Rock
1970s Rock
Australian Rock
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