Adele drum sheet music – note-for-note transcriptions of the drum parts on Adele’s biggest songs, including Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire To The Rain, Skyfall, Chasing Pavements, Rumour Has It, I’ll Be Waiting and Sweetest Devotion.
Adele’s records are built around her voice, and the drum parts are tasteful and soulful – stomping grooves on “Rolling in the Deep”, a swung cinematic feel on “Skyfall” and gentle ballad playing on “Sweetest Devotion”. They are perfect for pop, function and wedding-band drummers. Want them all? The Adele Ultimate Drum Collection bundles every song at a lower price.
All Adele sheet music is transcribed from the original recordings and delivered as an engraved, print-ready PDF that you can download straight after checkout. Unlike free drum tabs, the notation shows exactly when every note falls. Buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free. Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Adele
Adele Adkins grew up in London and studied at the BRIT School before releasing her debut album 19 in 2008. Her second album 21 (2011) became one of the best-selling albums of the century, and 25 and 30 continued her success. She has won 16 Grammy Awards, an Oscar and a Golden Globe.
Adele’s songs are built around her voice, so the drum parts are all about feel, dynamics and supporting the singer. That makes them perfect for pop, function and wedding-band drummers – and great lessons in playing tastefully.
Drumming on Adele songs
Adele’s records use live drummers who play for the singer: warm, soulful grooves, swung or stomping feels and fills that lift each chorus without getting in the way. Her songs are perfect for pop, function and wedding drummers, and great for learning dynamics and touch.
Adele drum sheet music in the store
All 7 Adele songs in the store are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings:
- Adele – Chasing Pavements
- Adele – Set Fire To The Rain
- Adele – I’ll Be Waiting – from 21 (2011), drums: Leo Taylor, soul-pop
- Adele – Rumour Has It – from 21 (2011), pop-soul
- Adele – Skyfall – 2012, cinematic ballad
- Adele – Rolling in the Deep – from 21 (2011), soul-pop
- Adele – Sweetest Devotion – from 25 (2015), pop ballad
Want them all? Adele Ultimate Drum Collection bundles these songs at 30% off the single-song price.
Frequently asked questions about Adele drum sheet music
Which Adele song should I learn first on drums?
“Chasing Pavements” and “Sweetest Devotion” are gentle and clear. Then try “Rolling In The Deep” and “Rumour Has It” for stomping grooves, and “Skyfall” and “Set Fire To The Rain” for big, dramatic builds.
Is this Adele drum sheet music or drum tabs?
It is full drum sheet music – standard drum notation on a five-line staff, transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings. Unlike drum tabs, notation shows the exact rhythm of every note, so you can play the parts exactly as they sound on the record.
Is there a Adele drum sheet music collection?
Yes – Adele Ultimate Drum Collection includes the songs at 30% off. You can also buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free.
Can I get a Adele song that is not listed here?
Yes. Order a custom drum transcription of any song on YouTube and it will be transcribed note-for-note for you.