Adele – Set Fire To The Rain

Set Fire To The Rain drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Ash Soan’s drum part on Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain”, from the album 21 (2011). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Set Fire To The Rain” from Adele’s 21 is a powerful pop ballad and a favourite for cover bands and singers. Ash Soan’s drum part is steady and supportive, growing with every section of the song.

After four bars of rest, the verse is built on a one-bar eighth-note hi-hat groove that repeats for sixteen bars – the chart numbers the bars (5, 9, 13) so you can keep your place. Each pre-chorus builds with eighth notes on the snare and toms and a crescendo, the choruses open up with crashes and open hi-hat, and the bridge adds eighth-note fills.

What’s in the Set Fire To The Rain drum sheet music

This Set Fire To The Rain drum sheet music is very easy to read: repeat bars are numbered, sections are labelled (verses, pre-choruses, choruses and bridge), and first to fourth-time endings show exactly how each chorus ends.

Looking for Set Fire To The Rain drum tabs? This is full drum notation on a five-line staff, so it shows the exact rhythm of every note – something tabs can’t do.

Song facts

• Artist: Adele
• Album: 21 (2011)
• Drummer: Ash Soan
• Tempo: ♩ = 105
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Pop ballad
• Level: Beginner

What 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 Set Fire To The Rain on drums

Once you have the Set Fire To The Rain drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Lock in the verse groove. Play it with a metronome until it feels completely steady.
2. Shape the builds. Use the crescendos in the pre-chorus to lift the song into the chorus.
3. Count the numbered bars. The bar numbers help you track the long verses.
4. Play along with the record. This is a great song for practising with a singer or a track.

Reading tips for this chart

• Open and closed hi-hat are marked with a small “o” (open) and “+” (closed) above the note. The timing of the openings is part of the groove, so follow them closely.
• First- and second-time endings show which bars to play on each pass of a repeat. Play the bracket marked “1.” the first time and skip to “2.” the next time.
• Repeat bars (the slash signs) mean “play the previous bar or bars again”. The small numbers above them count the bars so you do not lose your place.
• Section labels in boxes (such as I, V1, C1) name each part of the song – intro, verse, chorus and so on – so you can find your place quickly.

Who is it for?

This Set Fire To The Rain drum sheet music is perfect for beginners, function and wedding band drummers, and anyone who plays with singers.

More Adele drum sheet music

You might also like Chasing Pavements, I’ll Be Waiting, Skyfall, and the rest of the Adele drum sheet music collection.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Set Fire To The Rain drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on 21. Nothing is simplified.

Is it a drum tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

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.

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