Product Description
Full Drum Sheet Music Transcription and Simplified Drum Arrangement Lead Me On by Teena Marie (from Top Gun, 1986 Soundtrack & Emerald City)
This is a complete, clean, and performance-ready simplified drum arrangement and full transcription of the emotional and soulful track Lead Me On by the legendary R&B singer Teena Marie. Originally released in 1986 on her concept album Emerald City, the song gained wider recognition through its inclusion on the blockbuster film Top Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, adding a layer of romantic depth and heartfelt elegance to one of the most iconic soundtracks of the 1980s.
Lead Me On blends the smooth and expressive stylings of R&B, soul, and pop, and this drum arrangement captures that groove with taste and clarity perfect for intermediate-level drummers, students, and professionals seeking a laid-back yet emotionally rich playing experience. The drum part features expressive phrasing, subtle hi-hat work, dynamic control, and thoughtful fills all presented in a simplified and accessible format for a standard 5-piece drum kit.
This transcription is designed to preserve the songs romantic and introspective atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for performance, education, or personal enjoyment. Whether you're learning dynamics, playing with vocalists, or performing for a soundtrack-themed event, this arrangement offers both musical depth and technical clarity.
FEATURES:
Full transcription of all sections: intro, verses, chorus, bridge, and outro
Simplified for intermediate players while preserving original feel and emotion
Based on the official 1986 studio version featured in Top Gun
Designed for standard 5-piece drum set (kick, snare, hi-hat, toms, cymbals)
Ideal for R&B, soul, ballad, and soundtrack lovers
Includes all grooves, fills, transitions, and expressive accents
Great for live shows, private study, recitals, and themed performances
Teaches musical sensitivity, groove discipline, and tasteful restraint
Perfect For:
Intermediate drummers
R&B and soul music enthusiasts
Drum teachers and students
Fans of Top Gun and Teena Marie
Musicians performing film soundtrack sets
Cover bands and wedding bands
Drummers learning expressive, emotional ballad styles
Anyone seeking smooth and soulful 80s grooves
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This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.