Foo Fighters – Rope

Rope drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Taylor Hawkins' drum part on Foo Fighters' “Rope”, from the album Wasting Light (2011). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Rope drum sheet music

“Rope” was the first single from Wasting Light, the Foo Fighters album recorded on analogue tape in Dave Grohl’s garage. The album won the Grammy for Best Rock Album.

Taylor Hawkins plays a driving, energetic part with lots of syncopation and power. Great for drummers who love modern hard rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Rope 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 Rope 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: Wasting Light (2011)
• Drummer: Taylor Hawkins
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

When you buy Rope 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 Rope on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Rope on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Notice the syncopated riff.
2. Practise the groove slowly. Lock the accents in.
3. Play with energy. But steady time.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check your accents.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Rope 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?

Rope drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Foo Fighters fans.

About Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins was Foo Fighters’ drummer from 1997 until 2022.

More Foo Fighters drum sheet music

Other Foo Fighters songs in the store: 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 Rope?

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 Rope hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song with syncopated accents.

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