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Simplified Drum Sheet Music and Full Drum Transcription The Faraway Nearby by Cyndi Lauper (1986) From the Album True Colors
This is a professionally produced simplified drum sheet music and full drum transcription of The Faraway Nearby by Cyndi Lauper, from her influential and genre-defying 1986 album True Colors. Designed with both students and performers in mind, this drum chart provides an ideal blend of accessibility and musical detail, making it perfect for beginner to intermediate drummers, music teachers, and anyone interested in exploring the rhythmic world of 1980s pop, rock, and new wave.
The Faraway Nearby is a sonically rich and emotionally introspective track, showcasing Laupers experimental side as she combines delicate vocal phrasing with atmospheric synth textures and a compelling rhythmic backbone. The drum part is tastefully restrained yet artistically expressivesupporting the songs ethereal mood with subtle grooves, dynamic swells, and precise backbeats. Its a song that demands control, feel, and musical sensitivity from the drummer.
This arrangement includes both a simplified version of the drum partideal for learners who want to build confidence and groove fluencyand a full transcription that follows the original studio performance with precision. Each section of the songintro, verse, chorus, instrumental bridge, and outrois clearly labeled and notated, offering a seamless experience for practice, teaching, or performance.
Whether you're studying 1980s pop rock styles, preparing for a live show, building repertoire, or just enjoying the emotional depth of Lauper's music, this drum sheet is a powerful resource. Its perfect for private lessons, school music programs, rehearsals, solo practice, or pop/rock tribute bands.
Product Features:
Complete drum transcription and simplified drum arrangement
Based on the original 1986 studio version from True Colors
Accurate, easy-to-read format suited for beginner to intermediate players
Great for drum education, live performances, and personal study
Captures the emotional nuance and stylistic subtlety of the original recording
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