Foo Fighters – Learn To Fly

Learn To Fly drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Taylor Hawkins' drum part on Foo Fighters' “Learn To Fly”, from the album There Is Nothing Left To Lose (1999). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Learn To Fly drum sheet music

“Learn To Fly” was the lead single from There Is Nothing Left To Lose, which won the Grammy for Best Rock Album. Its comic video also won a Grammy.

Taylor Hawkins plays an upbeat, driving rock groove. Great for building a solid rock feel.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Learn To Fly drum transcription was written bar by bar from Foo Fighters' studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Learn To Fly drum notes exactly as they were played on the record.

The notation is clean and professionally engraved, with clearly marked sections and repeats, so it is quick to find your place when you jump to a fill or a chorus. Print it for your music stand or keep it on a tablet – both work well.

Song facts

• Artist: Foo Fighters
• Album: There Is Nothing Left To Lose (1999)
• Drummer: Taylor Hawkins
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

When you buy Learn To Fly drum sheet music, 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 Learn To Fly on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Learn To Fly on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the groove.
2. Practise with a metronome. Keep it steady.
3. Drive the band. Even, confident eighth notes.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Learn To Fly drum tabs are rough sketches – the main groove, maybe a fill or two, and rhythms that are hard to read. Note-for-note sheet music shows exactly what was played and when, so you learn the real part instead of an approximation, and you learn it faster.

Who is this sheet music for?

Learn To Fly drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and Foo Fighters fans.

About Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997; There Is Nothing Left To Lose was his first album with the band.

More Foo Fighters drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Grunge & 90s Alternative Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Learn To Fly together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Foo Fighters songs one by one: Low, The Pretender, Times Like These and All My Life. See them all on the Foo Fighters drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Learn To Fly?

Yes – every section from the first bar to the last, exactly as played on the original recording. It is not a shortened or simplified version.

Is it written as drum tabs or as drum notation?

As standard drum notation on a five-line staff. Tabs can show which drum to hit but not the exact rhythm – notation shows both.

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.

Is Learn To Fly good for beginners?

Yes – it is a steady, upbeat rock groove.

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