Blonde Redhead – For the Damaged Coda (Evil Morty Theme)

For The Damaged Coda drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of the drum part on Blonde Redhead’s “For The Damaged Coda (Evil Morty’s Theme)”. Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“For The Damaged Coda” by Blonde Redhead became famous far beyond indie rock after it was used as Evil Morty’s theme in Rick and Morty. The drum part is short and moody, and a great song to learn.

The drums rest through the twelve-bar piano opening. Then an eighth-note hi-hat groove comes in, with open and closed hi-hat on the offbeats, ghost notes on the snare and sixteenth-note fills. The next section varies the hi-hat openings, and the ending uses cross-stick style accents before a final cymbal hit. The whole song fits on a single page.

What’s in the For The Damaged Coda drum sheet music

This For The Damaged Coda drum sheet music fits on one page, with labelled sections (intro, A, B, C and outro), ghost notes in brackets, open and closed hi-hat markings and crescendos.

Looking for For The Damaged Coda 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: Blonde Redhead
• Tempo: ♩ = 71
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Indie rock
• Level: Beginner to intermediate

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 For The Damaged Coda (Evil Morty’s Theme) on drums

Once you have the For The Damaged Coda drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Count the intro. The drums enter after twelve bars – count or follow the piano.
2. Practise the hi-hat openings. Open on the “and”, close on the beat – slowly at first.
3. Keep ghost notes quiet. They add texture, not volume.
4. Play along. At 71 bpm this is a relaxed song to play with the record.

Reading tips for this chart

• Ghost notes are written in brackets. Play them very softly – they add texture under the main groove and should be felt more than heard.
• 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.
• Road-map signs (segno, D.S., D.C., “To Coda”) tell you where to jump. Trace the order of sections with your finger before you play.
• 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.
• 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 For The Damaged Coda drum sheet music suits beginner to intermediate drummers and Rick and Morty fans who want a short, atmospheric song to work on hi-hat control and dynamics.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this For The Damaged Coda drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording. 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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