Adele – Rolling in the Deep

Rolling In The Deep drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep”, from the album 21 (2011). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Rolling In The Deep drum sheet music

“Rolling In The Deep” was the first single from 21 and became a worldwide number one, winning Grammys for Record and Song of the Year.

The groove is stomping and soulful, building into powerful choruses. A favourite for pop and function drummers – and a great song for learning to build energy through a song.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Rolling In The Deep drum transcription was written bar by bar from Adele's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Rolling In The Deep 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: Adele
• Album: 21 (2011)
• Style: soul-pop

What you get

When you buy Rolling In The Deep 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 Rolling In The Deep on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Rolling In The Deep on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the build.
2. Practise the groove. Keep it steady with a metronome.
3. Make it stomp. Strong kick and backbeat.
4. Build into the choruses. Grow your dynamics.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the piano.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Rolling In The Deep 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?

Rolling In The Deep drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and pop, function and wedding bands.

About Adele

Adele’s 21 (2011) won the Grammy for Album of the Year and became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.

More Adele drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Adele Ultimate Drum Collection includes Rolling In The Deep together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Adele songs one by one: Chasing Pavements, Set Fire To The Rain, I’ll Be Waiting and Rumour Has It. See them all on the Adele drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Rolling In The Deep?

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.

Is Rolling In The Deep good for function bands?

Yes – it is one of the most popular songs for function and wedding sets.

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