Survivor drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Marc Droubay’s drum part on Eye of the Tiger, the theme from Rocky III.
The ultimate motivational rock anthem, with its famous stop-hits and driving groove – a crowd-pleaser for cover bands and events.
Looking for Survivor drum tabs? This is full drum notation, so you see the exact rhythm of every note – not just which drum to hit. Each PDF is professionally engraved, print-ready and downloads instantly after checkout. Buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free. Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Survivor
Survivor formed in Chicago in 1978. Their biggest hit, “Eye of the Tiger”, was written for Rocky III at the request of Sylvester Stallone and became one of the best-selling singles of the 1980s.
Drumming on Survivor songs
Marc Droubay’s part on “Eye Of The Tiger” is built around the famous stop-hits of the intro and a driving rock groove – a great lesson in tight band hits.
Survivor drum sheet music in the store
There is currently one Survivor song in the store, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording:
- Survivor – Eye of the Tiger – from Eye Of The Tiger (1982), drums: Marc Droubay, ’80s rock anthem, ♩ ≈ 110
Frequently asked questions about Survivor drum sheet music
Which Survivor song should I learn first on drums?
“Eye Of The Tiger” is great for beginners – the main challenge is playing the stop-hits tightly.
Is this Survivor 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 Survivor 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.