Adele – Rumour Has It

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

About Rumour Has It drum sheet music

“Rumour Has It” was co-written by Adele and Ryan Tedder for 21. It was released as a single in 2011 and is one of the album’s most rhythmic, upbeat songs.

The groove is upbeat and stomping, with plenty of energy and attitude. It is great for pop and function drummers who want a strong, confident groove.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Rumour Has It drum transcription on this page is written from the original studio recording – not from a live version and not from a simplified arrangement. If you have been searching for Rumour Has It drum notes that actually match the record, this is the complete part, from the first bar to the last.

Song sections are clearly labelled, so you always know where you are, and the layout follows the song from start to finish. The PDF is professionally engraved, prints cleanly and reads just as well on an iPad or any other tablet.

Song facts

• Artist: Adele
• Album: 21 (2011)
• Style: pop-soul

What you get

Here is what is included with Rumour Has It drum sheet music:

• 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 Rumour Has It on drums

Once you have the Rumour Has It drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel the stomping groove.
2. Practise the groove. Play it with a metronome.
3. Play with attitude. Keep the backbeat strong.
4. Learn the fills and stops. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the piano.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Rumour Has It drum notes online are often tabs typed out by ear, with missing fills and rhythms that don’t match the record. A proper transcription saves you hours of guessing: every part is checked against the original recording, the rhythms are exact, and the layout follows the song so you always know where you are.

Who is this sheet music for?

Rumour Has It drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and pop, function and wedding bands.

About Adele

Adele’s 21 became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, with hits such as “Rolling in the Deep”, “Someone Like You” and “Rumour Has It”.

More Adele drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Adele Ultimate Drum Collection includes Rumour Has It 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 Skyfall. See them all on the Adele drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Rumour Has It drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on 21. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Rumour Has It drum tabs?

No – it is proper drum notation, which is more precise than tabs because it shows exactly when every note falls. If you are new to reading, it is easier than it looks – each drum and cymbal has its own place on the staff.

When do I get the PDF?

Straight away – the download link appears right after checkout and arrives in your inbox, so you can print it or open it on a tablet.

Is Rumour Has It good for function bands?

Yes – it is upbeat and well known, perfect for function and wedding sets.

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