Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart

Total Eclipse Of The Heart drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Max Weinberg's drum part on Bonnie Tyler's “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”, from the album Faster Than The Speed Of Night (1983). Every groove, build and big fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Total Eclipse Of The Heart drum sheet music

“Total Eclipse Of The Heart” was written and produced by Jim Steinman and became a number one hit in the US and UK in 1983. It is one of the most famous power ballads ever.

Max Weinberg of the E Street Band plays the drums, with huge, dramatic builds and big fills. At around 65 bpm, the slow tempo makes control essential. A crowd-pleaser for cover bands and events.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Total Eclipse Of The Heart 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 Total Eclipse Of The Heart 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: Bonnie Tyler
• Album: Faster Than The Speed Of Night (1983)
• Drummer: Max Weinberg
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 65
• Style: power ballad

What you get

Your Total Eclipse Of The Heart 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 Total Eclipse Of The Heart on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Total Eclipse Of The Heart:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the builds.
2. Subdivide at ♩ ≈ 65. Keep the slow tempo steady.
3. Plan the dynamics. Each build should be bigger than the last.
4. Learn the big fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Follow the vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your time in the builds.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Total Eclipse Of The Heart 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?

Total Eclipse Of The Heart drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers, cover and wedding bands.

About Max Weinberg

Max Weinberg has been Bruce Springsteen’s drummer in the E Street Band since 1974 and led the house band on Conan O’Brien’s TV shows. He played on many of Jim Steinman’s productions.

More Bonnie Tyler drum sheet music

This is currently the only Bonnie Tyler song in the store – the Bonnie Tyler drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – for more power ballads, try “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith or Scorpions’ “Still Loving You”.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Total Eclipse Of The Heart drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Faster Than The Speed Of Night.

Is Total Eclipse Of The Heart 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.

What tempo is Total Eclipse Of The Heart?

Slow – around ♩ ≈ 65.

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