Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of Dont Say a Word by Ellie Goulding (from the 2013 album Halcyon Days) Electro-Pop / Dream Pop / Indie-Pop Drum Chart Beginner to Intermediate Level Printable PDF Standard Drum Notation
Dive into the atmospheric and emotionally rich soundscape of Ellie Gouldings Dont Say a Word with this professional-quality drum sheet music, available in two versions: a simplified drum arrangement and a full, accurate drum transcription of the original studio recording. Based on the 2013 deluxe edition Halcyon Days, this sheet music brings the haunting elegance and percussive pulse of Ellies electro-pop masterpiece directly to your drum kit.
Whether you're a beginner developing your sense of groove or an advanced drummer looking to recreate the layered, textured beats of this track in a live or studio setting, this product offers both accessibility and depth.
Designed For:
Beginner and intermediate drummers who want a clean, easy-to-follow simplified arrangement, emphasizing essential rhythms, downbeats, and basic fills tailored for learning and practice.
Advanced drummers, music educators, and gigging musicians in need of a full transcription featuring intricate beat programming, syncopation, ghost notes, tom flourishes, electronic-style build-ups, and dynamic crescendosfaithfully arranged for live acoustic or hybrid drum setups.
Formatted in professional standard drum notation and delivered as a high-resolution, print-ready PDF, this drum chart is perfect for private instruction, school performance groups, cover bands, studio rehearsals, or live concerts. Recreate the ethereal yet powerful rhythm of Ellies music with precision and emotion.
Product Features:
Includes both a simplified drum arrangement and a full, note-for-note transcription of Dont Say a Word by Ellie Goulding
Based on the version from the deluxe album Halcyon Days (2013)
Covers every section: intro, verse, chorus, pre-chorus, bridge, instrumental breakdown, build-up, and outro
Notated in clear, readable standard drum notation with dynamics, structure, and phrasing cues
Ideal for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players
Delivered as a printable PDF file for digital devices and hard-copy use
About the Song:
Dont Say a Word is the opening track on Ellie Gouldings Halcyon Days, a dark, emotionally charged electro-pop ballad built on ambient textures, layered synths, and thunderous, programmed drum rhythms. Its deep, dramatic percussion serves as the heartbeat of the songmaking it a rewarding challenge for any drummer interested in translating electronic rhythms to the acoustic or hybrid kit.
This drum arrangement faithfully captures the tracks dynamic contrasts, gradual builds, and cinematic energygiving drummers the opportunity to explore modern pop drumming, electronic beat adaptation, subtle dynamics, and emotive phrasing.
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