Aerosmith – I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing

I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Joey Kramer’s drum part on Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing”, from the film Armageddon (1998). Every groove and big build-up is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About I Don't Want To Miss A Thing drum sheet music

“I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” was written by Diane Warren for the film Armageddon. It was Aerosmith’s only US number one single and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Joey Kramer plays a slow, steady groove with dramatic builds. The song is a huge power ballad, so the drums need patience and control – steady time at a slow tempo and fills that lift each chorus. A favourite at weddings, too.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 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 I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 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: Aerosmith
• Released: 1998
• Drummer: Joey Kramer
• Style: power ballad

What you get

Here is what is included with I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 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 I Don't Want To Miss A Thing on drums

Once you have the I Don't Want To Miss A Thing drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the builds into each chorus.
2. Subdivide the slow tempo. Keep the time steady with a metronome.
3. Keep the verses controlled. Leave space for the vocal and strings.
4. Make the choruses big. Play full, but don’t rush.
5. Play with the record. Follow Steven Tyler’s vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check the slow groove stays even.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 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?

This sheet music suits intermediate drummers who want to practise time and control in a ballad, and wedding, function and cover bands.

About Joey Kramer

Joey Kramer has been Aerosmith’s drummer since 1970, driving classics such as “Walk This Way”, “Sweet Emotion” and “Dream On” with his solid, groove-based style.

More Aerosmith drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Aerosmith Ultimate Drum Collection includes I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 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, Crying, Walk This Way and Dream On. See them all on the Aerosmith drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this I Don't Want To Miss A Thing drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 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 I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing good for wedding bands?

Yes – it is one of the most requested ballads, and the sheet music lets you play it exactly like the record.

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