Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

Die With A Smile drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of the drum part on Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile” (2024). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was one of the biggest songs of 2024. The drum part is a soulful ballad groove that gives the vocals plenty of room.

The chart is written in 6/4 throughout. The drums rest through the intro and the first verse, then the pre-chorus starts very sparsely before building with open hi-hats. The chorus groove uses eighth notes on the hi-hat, ghost notes on the snare, grace-note fills and tom fills. The post-chorus, second verse and second pre-chorus keep the ghost-note groove going, with stops on quarter-note hits.

What’s in the Die With A Smile drum sheet music

This Die With A Smile drum sheet music labels every section (intro, verses, pre-choruses, choruses and post-chorus), shows every ghost note in brackets and marks all open hi-hats.

Looking for Die With A Smile 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: Bruno Mars
• Tempo: ♩ = 155
• Time signature: 6/4
• Style: Soul ballad / pop
• Level: 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 Die With A Smile on drums

Once you have the Die With A Smile drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Count in 6/4. Count six beats per bar – it helps to feel it as two groups of three.
2. Keep ghost notes soft. They should be felt more than heard.
3. Follow the build. The pre-chorus grows from almost nothing – play it very quietly at first.
4. Play along with the record. Soul feel is easiest to learn by listening closely.

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.
• Time-signature changes are written exactly where they happen. When a new one appears, count the smallest note value (eighths or sixteenths) until it feels natural.
• Grace notes and flams are the small notes just before the main note. Play them softly and slightly ahead of the beat.
• 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 Die With A Smile drum sheet music is for intermediate drummers, function and wedding band players, and anyone who wants to play a modern soul ballad with the right feel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Die With A Smile 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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