Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Drum Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of Help Me Make It Through The Night by Elvis Presley From the 1972 Album Elvis Now
Explore the soulful elegance and heartfelt emotion of Elvis Presleys interpretation of Help Me Make It Through The Night with this professional-grade drum sheet music, featuring both a simplified arrangement and a full drum transcription based on the version from his 1972 album Elvis Now. This ballad, originally written by Kris Kristofferson, was given a tender and rich vocal performance by The King of Rock and Roll, and this drum score captures all the subtlety, groove, and dynamics needed to accompany it authentically.
Ideal for beginner to intermediate drummers, this transcription provides a clean and accessible way to perform the smooth, laid-back rhythms that define this tracks intimate feel. The focus is on musicality, dynamics, and tasteful playing, with notated details for light touches, brush-style grooves (adaptable for sticks), soft fills, and gentle transitions perfect for players looking to enhance their sensitivity and slow-tempo control.
Whether you are studying classic country-pop crossover ballads, preparing a performance, or exploring Elvis's lesser-known drum parts, this sheet music is a beautiful and valuable addition to any drummers collection.
Included in this drum score:
Simplified arrangement ideal for developing drummers
Full transcription of the original drum track, including soft grooves and dynamic detail
Clearly notated standard drum notation
Attention to feel, tempo, structure, and musical phrasing
Designed for learning, teaching, live performance, and studio preparation
Song Information:
Title: Help Me Make It Through The Night
Artist: Elvis Presley
Album: Elvis Now (1972)
Composer: Kris Kristofferson
Genre: Country, Country Pop, Soft Rock, Soul, Ballad
Tempo: Slow / Laid-back
Time Signature: 4/4
Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate
Style: Subtle, emotional, tasteful drumming
Ideal For:
Drum students and private instructors
Fans of Elvis Presley and country ballads
Percussionists exploring soft groove dynamics
Bands performing tribute sets or cover arrangements
Teachers building repertoire in ballads and slow pop styles
Musicians preparing for weddings, acoustic sets, or classic repertoire
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