Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Drum Arrangement + Full Drum Transcription of "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes From the 1982 Album An Officer and a Gentleman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Bring timeless romance and emotional depth to your drumming repertoire with this beautifully arranged Simplified Drum Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of Up Where We Belong, performed by the legendary Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes. This Academy Awardwinning ballad, featured on the 1982 An Officer and a Gentleman soundtrack, is one of the most iconic love songs in film and pop music history, celebrated for its soaring melody, heartfelt lyrics, and moving orchestration.
This professional drum sheet music package includes two versions designed to suit players of every level:
A simplified drum arrangement tailored for beginner and intermediate drummers who want a playable, accessible version while preserving the essence and structure of the original performance.
A full, note-for-note drum transcription that accurately captures every groove, fill, dynamic, and articulation from the original studio recordingperfect for advanced players and professionals seeking precision and authenticity.
Up Where We Belong features a soft, tasteful drum performance that blends subtle grooves with gentle fills and emotional restraint. Its a masterclass in dynamic control, feel, and musicality. The drumming supports the dramatic arc of the songfrom its intimate verses to its powerful, soaring chorusesmaking this a perfect piece for developing expressiveness and maturity in your playing.
Whats Included:
Simplified drum arrangement for easy learning and clear structure
Full drum transcription precise, detailed, and faithful to the studio recording
Complete notation of grooves, fills, dynamics, accents, transitions, and rests
Clearly marked song structure intro, verse, chorus, instrumental, bridge, outro
Professionally engraved PDF file ideal for printing or digital use
Suitable for personal practice, lessons, recitals, weddings, live performances, and soundtrack covers
Why Choose This Drum Chart?
This arrangement is perfect for drummers who want to grow in musical sensitivity and expressive performance. The simplified version provides a foundation for developing groove and timing, while the full transcription captures the nuance and beauty of one of the most emotionally resonant tracks ever recorded. A must-have for drummers seeking elegance, depth, and timeless class.
Ideal For:
Drummers studying ballads, soft rock, adult contemporary, and movie soundtracks
Students focusing on dynamics, tempo sensitivity, and expressive drumming
Teachers seeking timeless, emotionally powerful material for lessons
Cover bands, wedding musicians, and theater performers
Fans of Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes, and iconic film music
Musicians performing An Officer and a Gentleman soundtrack selections or romantic pop classics
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