Product Description
Title: Simplified Drum Arrangement & Full Drum Transcription We Built This City by Starship 1980s Rock / Pop Rock / Arena Rock Drum Sheet Music PDF Printable Drum Score with Keywords
Bring the pulse of the '80s back to life with this detailed and professionally notated simplified drum arrangement and complete drum transcription of "We Built This City", the massive hit single by American rock band Starship, from their 1985 album Knee Deep in the Hoopla. This drum sheet music PDF offers an exciting opportunity for drummers to relive and perform one of the most recognizable and iconic anthems of 1980s rock and pop culture.
About the Song:
We Built This City is a powerful blend of pop rock, arena rock, synthpop, and mainstream rock that perfectly captures the commercial sound of mid-1980s radio. With bold electronic instrumentation, strong vocal hooks, and an uplifting chorus, the song quickly became a worldwide hit and remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of the era. The drums play a steady, danceable role throughout, emphasizing groove, timing, and energy.
What This Drum Sheet Music Includes:
Simplified Drum Arrangement Designed for beginner to intermediate drummers who want a playable yet faithful version of the original
Full Note-for-Note Drum Transcription Includes every detail from the studio recording, transcribed with accuracy and care
Printable, high-resolution PDF file Suitable for digital use or traditional printing
Clear notation of kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, crash/ride cymbals, fills, accents, and song structure
Follows the original arrangement from the Knee Deep in the Hoopla album, including intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro sections
Ideal For:
Drummers of all levels interested in learning iconic 80s pop rock grooves
Music educators seeking quality sheet music for lessons and student performance
Tribute bands, cover acts, and live performers recreating 80s classics
Fans of Starship, Jefferson Starship, and Jefferson Airplane
Drummers who want to develop consistent groove and improve control over timekeeping and transitions
Performance Features:
Straightforward 4/4 time signature with moderate tempo
Danceable grooves with locked-in kick/snare and hi-hat phrasing
Simple yet effective fills that highlight the dynamic shifts in the song
Great example of hybrid electronic/acoustic drum sound common in 1980s production
Perfect for playing along with backing tracks or solo performance
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