AC/DC – For Those About To Rock

For Those About To Rock drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Phil Rudd's drum part on AC/DC's “For Those About To Rock”, from the album For Those About To Rock We Salute You (1981). Every groove and the famous ending are written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About For Those About To Rock drum sheet music

“For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)” is the title track of AC/DC’s 1981 album, which was their first US number one album. Famous for its cannon fire, it is the band’s traditional concert closer.

Phil Rudd plays a steady, powerful groove that builds to a huge finish. At around 62 bpm, it is a must for cover-band drummers.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This For Those About To Rock drum transcription was written bar by bar from AC/DC's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the For Those About To Rock drum notes exactly as they were played on the record.

The notation is clean and professionally engraved, with clearly marked sections and repeats, so it is quick to find your place when you jump to a fill or a chorus. Print it for your music stand or keep it on a tablet – both work well.

Song facts

• Artist: AC/DC
• Album: For Those About To Rock We Salute You (1981)
• Drummer: Phil Rudd
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 62
• Style: hard rock

What you get

When you buy For Those About To Rock drum sheet music, you get:

• The full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording
• Clearly labelled song sections
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDF
• Instant download after purchase

How to practise For Those About To Rock on drums

A step-by-step way to learn For Those About To Rock on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the build.
2. Lock in at ♩ ≈ 62. Keep the slow groove steady.
3. Play with weight. Big backbeat.
4. Learn the ending. Practise the big finish.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free For Those About To Rock drum tabs are rough sketches – the main groove, maybe a fill or two, and rhythms that are hard to read. Note-for-note sheet music shows exactly what was played and when, so you learn the real part instead of an approximation, and you learn it faster.

Who is this sheet music for?

This sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and AC/DC cover bands.

About Phil Rudd

Phil Rudd is AC/DC’s long-time drummer, known for his rock-solid groove.

More AC/DC drum sheet music

Other AC/DC songs in the store: Back in Black, Thunderstruck, You Shook Me All Night Long and Highway To Hell. See them all on the AC/DC drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of For Those About To Rock?

Yes – every section from the first bar to the last, exactly as played on the original recording. It is not a shortened or simplified version.

Is it written as drum tabs or as drum notation?

As standard drum notation on a five-line staff. Tabs can show which drum to hit but not the exact rhythm – notation shows both.

How do I get the PDF after I buy?

The download link appears straight after checkout and is also sent to your email. You can print the PDF or read it on a tablet.

What tempo is For Those About To Rock?

Around ♩ ≈ 62.

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