Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Full Transcription and Simplified Drum Arrangement of Too Good to Say Goodbye by Bruno Mars (2016) Easy-to-Read Drum Score for R&B, Soul, Funk-Pop, and Contemporary Ballad Drummers
This professionally engraved drum sheet music includes a complete drum transcription and simplified drum arrangement of the soulful closing track Too Good to Say Goodbye by Bruno Mars, from his Grammy Award-winning 2016 album 24K Magic. With its rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and classic R&B ballad structure, this song delivers a powerful emotional message wrapped in retro-inspired soul and modern productionmaking it a must-learn for drummers who love groove, feel, and musicality.
The original drum performance blends soul ballad textures, funk-pop finesse, and modern R&B grooves, all of which are preserved in this transcription. The simplified arrangement makes it playable for beginner and intermediate-level drummers, focusing on feel, pocket, and dynamic control, while removing overly complex or fast passages. Its perfect for drummers who want to perform with taste and sensitivity, especially in slow, vocal-driven arrangements.
Written in standard drum notation, this sheet music includes all essential song sections: intro, verses, pre-choruses, choruses, bridge, instrumental parts, and outro. The groove features laid-back hi-hats, soulful backbeats, delicate ghost notes, syncopated fills, and subtle cymbal dynamics. It captures the songs emotional arc while remaining clear and playable for real-world performance or educational settings.
Ideal for drum students, private teachers, R&B cover bands, church musicians, and fans of Bruno Mars, this chart can be used in lessons, recitals, recording sessions, unplugged sets, pop/soul gigs, or drum cover videos. Its also a great piece for working on slow-tempo control, groove development, and stylistic versatility across modern R&B, soul, and pop genres.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Full drum transcription and simplified arrangement of Too Good to Say Goodbye by Bruno Mars
Based on the 2016 studio recording from the album 24K Magic
Written in standard drum notation clear, accurate, and easy to follow
Includes all song sections: intro, verses, pre-choruses, choruses, bridge, outro
Captures the originals soulful groove, R&B sensitivity, and emotional dynamics
Features steady backbeats, ghost notes, hi-hat grooves, and smooth fills
Simplified to suit beginner and intermediate drummers
Ideal for R&B, soul, pop, funk ballads, and modern slow jams
Great for private lessons, practice, live performance, school concerts, and online content
Suitable for acoustic and electronic drum kits
LEARNING & PERFORMANCE BENEFITS:
Develop your ability to play sensitive, vocal-supporting grooves
Learn to control tempo, dynamics, and phrasing in a modern soul ballad
Build awareness of ghost note placement, pocket drumming, and flow between sections
Perfect for cover bands, music students, and modern pop/R&B performance
Practice slow groove control and emotional expression through rhythm
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