Product Description
Simplified Drum Arrangement + Full Drum Sheet Music Transcription Distance by Christina Perri (from the 2011 album Lovestrong)
Capture the delicate emotion and heartfelt intensity of Christina Perris moving ballad Distance with this professionally engraved simplified drum arrangement and full drum sheet music transcription, taken from her 2011 debut album Lovestrong. Known for its cinematic quality, vulnerable lyrics, and rich instrumentation, Distance blends acoustic beauty with a steady rhythmic pulsenow available for drummers who want to explore modern pop ballad drumming with subtlety and style.
This sheet music offers a simplified version of the original drum part, making it perfect for beginner and intermediate players, music educators, and performers seeking emotional depth without excessive technical complexity. Every section of the songintro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, instrumental bridge, and outrois included and written with clarity in standard drum set notation, suitable for acoustic or electronic kits.
The arrangement emphasizes groove, feel, and musical sensitivity, providing accurate notation for kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, soft fills, dynamic accents, rests, and transitions, while maintaining the flow and phrasing of the studio recording. Whether you're performing in a concert, rehearsing with a band, or working through pop repertoire in lessons, this drum chart is a must-have resource.
Whats Included:
Complete drum transcription based on the official studio version of Distance
Simplified arrangement tailored for ease of play without sacrificing musical integrity
Notated in standard percussion notation for drum set
Clearly structured sections: intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, and outro
Includes dynamics, rests, fills, groove transitions, and phrasing
Delivered in a high-quality printable PDF format (ideal for tablets or print)
Compatible with acoustic or electronic drums
Why This Chart Is Special:
Highlights the emotional and musical subtlety of Christina Perris style
Great for practicing soft grooves, musical restraint, and phrasing awareness
Perfect for drummers learning how to play expressively with singers and acoustic bands
A valuable chart for drum teachers, schools, recitals, pop bands, and solo performances
Helps drummers focus on tempo control, feel, light touch, and expressive dynamics
Perfect For:
Beginner and intermediate drummers
Drum instructors and private lessons
Pop cover bands and acoustic ensembles
Music school performances and workshops
YouTube drum cover creators and content producers
Fans of Christina Perris songwriting and emotional ballads
Drummers looking to expand their repertoire with meaningful, lyrical pop music
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