Foo Fighters – The Sky Is A Neighborhood

The Sky Is A Neighborhood drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Taylor Hawkins' drum part on Foo Fighters' “The Sky Is A Neighborhood”, from the album Concrete And Gold (2017). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About The Sky Is A Neighborhood drum sheet music

“The Sky Is A Neighborhood” was a single from Concrete And Gold, Foo Fighters’ 2017 album, which went to number one in the US and UK.

Taylor Hawkins plays a big, heavy swung rock groove with a huge, anthemic feel at around 133 bpm. Great for practising a powerful swing feel in rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The The Sky Is A Neighborhood 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 The Sky Is A Neighborhood 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: Foo Fighters
• Album: Concrete And Gold (2017)
• Drummer: Taylor Hawkins
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 133
• Style: rock (swung)

What you get

Here is what is included with The Sky Is A Neighborhood 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 The Sky Is A Neighborhood on drums

Once you have the The Sky Is A Neighborhood drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel the swing.
2. Practise the groove. Keep the swing consistent with a metronome.
3. Play heavy. Big backbeat, relaxed hands.
4. Learn the fills. Keep them swung.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the band.
6. Record yourself. Check the swing feel.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of The Sky Is A Neighborhood 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?

The Sky Is A Neighborhood drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Foo Fighters fans.

About Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins was Foo Fighters’ drummer from 1997 until 2022, a hugely popular player known for his energy and joy behind the kit.

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

Is this The Sky Is A Neighborhood drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Concrete And Gold. Nothing is simplified.

Are these The Sky Is A Neighborhood 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 The Sky Is A Neighborhood swung?

Yes – it has a heavy swung feel.

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