Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Drum Arrangement + Full Drum Transcription of (I've Had) The Time of My Life by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes From the Album Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture (1987)
Relive the unforgettable energy and cinematic magic of the 1980s with this powerful and dynamic Simplified Drum Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of the classic hit (I've Had) The Time of My Life by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, famously featured in the legendary 1987 film Dirty Dancing. This iconic track, known for its emotional build, soulful vocals, and driving rhythms, won both the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song and now you can bring its timeless groove to life behind the drum kit.
This professionally prepared sheet music includes two complete drum parts:
The simplified drum arrangement is ideal for beginner to intermediate drummers. It distills the main grooves, transitions, and fills into a clear and playable format while retaining the core rhythmic character of the original track. Perfect for students, hobbyists, and anyone preparing for a performance or rehearsal.
The full drum transcription is an accurate, note-for-note breakdown of the original studio drum performance. It captures every nuance including ghost notes, syncopations, hi-hat articulations, dynamic shifts, and expressive fills offering advanced players and educators a precise and detailed resource.
(I've Had) The Time of My Life starts slow and builds into a joyful, celebratory anthem. The drums support this arc beautifully, evolving from understated grooves into bold, energetic rhythms. This transcription set gives drummers at all levels the chance to explore tempo transitions, build intensity with feel, and master supportive pop ballad drumming with finesse.
Whats Included:
Simplified drum arrangement user-friendly and performance-ready
Full drum transcription faithful to the original studio version
Fully notated: kick, snare, toms, hi-hats, crashes, rides, dynamics, fills
Clearly labeled song structure: intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, outro
High-quality printable PDF format
Suitable for solo drummers, teachers, students, live performers, and cover bands
Perfect For:
Fans of 1980s pop, adult contemporary, and soundtrack hits
Drummers learning how to play in tempo transitions and slow builds
Drum teachers focusing on dynamic control and support playing
Beginner drummers needing simplified arrangements
Advanced players seeking studio-level transcription accuracy
Dirty Dancing fans, tribute bands, and event musicians
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