Aerosmith – Crying

Crying drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Joey Kramer's drum part on Aerosmith's “Crying”, from the album Get A Grip (1993). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Crying drum sheet music

“Cryin’” was one of the big hits from Get A Grip, Aerosmith’s best-selling studio album. Its famous video with Alicia Silverstone won MTV Video of the Year.

Joey Kramer plays a slow, swung rock ballad groove with a heavy backbeat and dramatic fills. It is great for practising a laid-back rock feel with swing.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Crying drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Crying drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Aerosmith
• Album: Get A Grip (1993)
• Drummer: Joey Kramer
• Style: rock ballad (swung)

What you get

Your Crying drum sheet music download includes:

• 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 Crying on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Crying:

1. Listen for the swing. Read along with the record.
2. Practise the groove slowly. Keep the swing consistent.
3. Make the backbeat heavy. Let it sit back.
4. Learn the fills. Keep them swung.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check for straight notes in the swing feel.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Crying by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Crying drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Aerosmith tribute and cover bands.

About Joey Kramer

Joey Kramer has been Aerosmith’s drummer since 1970, driving songs such as “Walk This Way”, “Sweet Emotion” and “Crazy”.

More Aerosmith drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Aerosmith Ultimate Drum Collection includes Crying together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Aerosmith songs one by one: Crazy, I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing, Walk This Way and Dream On. See them all on the Aerosmith drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Crying drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Get A Grip.

Is Crying drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

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

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is Crying swung?

Yes – it is a swung rock ballad. The sheet music shows the groove exactly.

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