Guide to reading downloaded drum scores

Many drummers are only ‘ear-trained,’ and why not?

Playing the drums or any percussion instrument is great fun, and the ability to play by ear alone is a great skill (one of MANY) to have as a percussionist.

However, reading music will be a valuable skill as you progress in your musical ambitions, weekend warrior to studio professional, it will be invaluable to know how to read music. Especially when you play with other musicians. Sadly, drum notation can often vary between different authors who transcribe drum scores from the written music, and like the forty rudiments were, a standard is far off in the horizon. 

If you have had a chance to preview some of the music we offer, you will notice – IT’S MUSIC! We don’t sell tab, or recommend it for learning how to be a musician or to play drums. All you’ll find at Drumpaper.com is transcribed note-for-note drum scores. If you want to learn how your favorite drummer played on the song, you’ll find it here!

Of course if you have any questions, let us know how we can help: contact us.

Drum Notation Guide

The Basics

(just in case you need a little bit more information)