Guns N’ Roses drum sheet music – note-for-note transcriptions of “Welcome To The Jungle”, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, “Paradise City”, “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” and “Don’t Cry”.The songs from Appetite For Destruction feature Steven Adler’s loose, swinging hard-rock feel, while the Use Your Illusion ballads are more powerful and polished. Every transcription is written from the original recording, with every fill, flam and cymbal change written out. Looking for Guns N’ Roses drum tabs? These are full drum notation with exact rhythms.Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Guns N' Roses
Guns N’ Roses formed in Los Angeles in 1985. Their debut Appetite for Destruction (1987) is the best-selling debut album in US history, with hits such as “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Paradise City”. The double release Use Your Illusion I and II followed in 1991.
With Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan at its core, the band remains one of the biggest live acts in the world. Their songs combine swagger, big grooves and dramatic ballads – perfect for rock and cover-band drummers.
Drumming on Guns N' Roses songs
Steven Adler’s loose, swinging groove gave Appetite for Destruction its swagger, and Matt Sorum brought a heavier, bigger sound on the Use Your Illusion albums. Guns N’ Roses songs range from driving rockers to slow, dramatic ballads with tempo changes and big endings.
Guns N' Roses drum sheet music in the store
All 5 Guns N' Roses songs in the store are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings:
- Guns N’ Roses – Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
- Guns N’ Roses – Paradise City – from Appetite For Destruction (1987), drums: Steven Adler, hard rock, ♩ ≈ 100
- Guns N’ Roses – Welcome To The Jungle
- Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine – from Appetite For Destruction (1987), drums: Steven Adler, hard rock
- Guns N’ Roses – Don’t Cry – from Use Your Illusion I (1991), drums: Matt Sorum, rock ballad, ♩ ≈ 60
Frequently asked questions about Guns N' Roses drum sheet music
Which Guns N' Roses song should I learn first on drums?
“Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” and “Don’t Cry” are slower and great for feel. Then try “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, and “Paradise City” and “Welcome To The Jungle” for more speed and energy.
Is this Guns N' Roses 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 Guns N' Roses 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.