Coldplay – Paradise

Paradise drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Will Champion's drum part on Coldplay's “Paradise”, from the album Mylo Xyloto (2011). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Paradise drum sheet music

“Paradise” is from Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay’s fifth album, and was a UK number one single.

Will Champion plays a slow, anthemic groove that builds into a big, uplifting chorus. Great for practising feel and dynamics.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Paradise 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 Paradise 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: Coldplay
• Album: Mylo Xyloto (2011)
• Drummer: Will Champion
• Style: pop rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Paradise 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 Paradise on drums

Once you have the Paradise drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the build.
2. Practise the slow groove. Keep it steady.
3. Build into the chorus. Grow your dynamics.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Follow the vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your dynamics.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Paradise 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?

Paradise drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and pop-rock bands.

About Will Champion

Will Champion is Coldplay’s drummer and has played on every Coldplay album.

More Coldplay drum sheet music

Other Coldplay songs in the store: Fix You, Yellow and Clocks. See them all on the Coldplay drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Paradise drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Mylo Xyloto. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Paradise 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 Paradise hard on drums?

No – it is a slow, steady groove with a big build.

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