Ari Hoenig Solo – Arrows And Loops Intro

Arrows And Loops intro drum solo transcription – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Ari Hoenig’s drum solo on the intro of “Arrows And Loops”. Every phrase is written out in clean, print-ready drum sheet music.

About Arrows And Loops (Intro) drum sheet music

Ari Hoenig is famous for treating the drums as a melodic instrument and for his advanced rhythmic ideas. This transcription covers his solo intro to “Arrows And Loops”.

The intro solo is inventive and melodic, at around 130 bpm, setting up the tune with clear motifs and rhythmic games. It pairs perfectly with the outro solo transcription, also in the store.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Arrows And Loops (Intro) 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 Arrows And Loops (Intro) 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: Ari Hoenig
• Drummer: Ari Hoenig
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 130
• Style: modern jazz drum solo

What you get

Here is what is included with Arrows And Loops (Intro) 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 Arrows And Loops (Intro) on drums

Once you have the Arrows And Loops (Intro) drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen many times. Sing the motifs.
2. Learn small sections. Two bars at a time.
3. Count carefully. Watch for phrases that cross the bar line.
4. Use a metronome. Build up to ♩ ≈ 130.
5. Play along with the recording. Match the touch.
6. Compare with the outro. See how he develops ideas in both solos.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Arrows And Loops (Intro) 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 transcription suits intermediate to advanced jazz drummers and students.

About Ari Hoenig

Ari Hoenig is a New York jazz drummer, bandleader and educator, known for melodic drumming and rhythmic concepts such as metric modulation.

More jazz drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Modern Jazz Drum Solos Collection includes Arrows And Loops (Intro) together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other jazz songs one by one: What Is This Thing Called Love, Rhythm, I’ll Remember April and Hard Wired. See them all on the jazz drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Arrows And Loops (Intro) 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 Arrows And Loops (Intro) 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 there an outro solo too?

Yes – the Arrows And Loops outro solo is available as a separate transcription.

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