Coldplay – Fix You

Fix You drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Will Champion’s drum part on Coldplay’s “Fix You”, from the album X&Y (2005). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Fix You” from X&Y is one of Coldplay’s best-known songs, and its drum part is all about timing: the drums wait through most of the song, and then come in to lift it to its emotional peak.

The drums are silent through the first verse, chorus, second verse and second chorus. They enter at the build-up with a sixteenth-note hi-hat pattern and a crescendo, followed by a grace-note fill. Then comes the big rock section: an eighth-note groove with crashes and sixteenth-note snare fills, repeated with six different endings – each with its own fill. The whole song fits on one page.

What’s in the Fix You drum sheet music

This Fix You drum sheet music fits on a single page. The long rests are written as multi-bar rests with section labels, and the final section uses six numbered endings, so you can see every fill at a glance.

Looking for Fix You 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: Coldplay
• Album: X&Y (2005)
• Drummer: Will Champion
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 68
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Alternative rock / ballad
• Level: Beginner

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 Fix You on drums

Once you have the Fix You drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Count the long rests. Follow the section labels (V1, C1, V2, C2) so you enter at the right moment.
2. Build the hi-hat crescendo. Start the sixteenth notes softly and grow into the rock section.
3. Learn each ending. Practise the six fills one at a time.
4. Play big but steady. The rock section should feel huge without speeding up.

Reading tips for this chart

• 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.
• Repeat bars (the slash signs) mean “play the previous bar or bars again”. The small numbers above them count the bars so you do not lose your place.
• 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 Fix You drum sheet music is perfect for beginners, church and school bands, and anyone who wants to learn a famous song about dynamics and timing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Fix You drum sheet music the full song?

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