David Bowie drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Mick “Woody” Woodmansey’s drum part on Life On Mars, from Hunky Dory (1971).
“Life On Mars?” is a sweeping, orchestral ballad where the drums follow the arrangement with big, melodic fills and dramatic build-ups. A great song for drummers who want to play musically at a slow tempo.
Every transcription is written from the original recording, not from a live version or a simplified arrangement, and comes as a professionally engraved, print-ready PDF with instant download. It is real drum notation – more precise than David Bowie drum tabs. Buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free. Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About David Bowie
David Bowie was one of the most influential artists in rock, constantly reinventing himself from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke and beyond. Albums such as Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, Heroes and Blackstar shaped modern music.
Drumming on David Bowie songs
Mick “Woody” Woodmansey, drummer of the Spiders from Mars, played on Bowie’s early-’70s classics with melodic fills and dramatic builds.
David Bowie drum sheet music in the store
There is currently one David Bowie song in the store, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording:
Frequently asked questions about David Bowie drum sheet music
Which David Bowie song should I learn first on drums?
“Life On Mars” – a slow, orchestral ballad and a great lesson in playing musically.
Is this David Bowie 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 discount for buying several songs?
Yes – buy any 3 songs from the store and the 4th is free. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.
Can I get a David Bowie 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.