Adele – Sweetest Devotion

Sweetest Devotion drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Adele’s “Sweetest Devotion”, from the album 25 (2015). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Sweetest Devotion drum sheet music

“Sweetest Devotion” closes 25, Adele’s third album, which broke first-week sales records in the US and UK. The song is one of her most personal, written about her son.

The drum part is a warm, gentle groove supporting the song. It is great for pop drummers working on feel and restraint – playing with a soft touch and steady time.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Sweetest Devotion 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 Sweetest Devotion 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: 25 (2015)
• Style: pop ballad

What you get

Here is what is included with Sweetest Devotion 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 Sweetest Devotion on drums

Once you have the Sweetest Devotion drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Notice how gentle the part is.
2. Practise the groove softly. Use a metronome.
3. Work on touch. Keep everything warm and even.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly and gently.
5. Play with the record. Support the vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your dynamics stay soft and even.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Sweetest Devotion 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?

Sweetest Devotion drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate pop drummers and function bands.

About Adele

Adele’s albums 19, 21, 25 and 30 have sold many millions of copies, and her songs are favourites for pop and function drummers.

More Adele drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Adele Ultimate Drum Collection includes Sweetest Devotion 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

Is this Sweetest Devotion drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on 25. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Sweetest Devotion 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 Sweetest Devotion good for beginners?

Yes – it is gentle and steady, a great song for working on touch.

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