Hair – Aquarius

Aquarius drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on “Aquarius”, the opening number of the musical Hair. The whole number is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Aquarius drum sheet music

Hair opened on Broadway in 1968 and became one of the defining musicals of the era. Its opening number, “Aquarius”, is one of the most famous songs from any musical – and the 5th Dimension’s medley “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” was a number one hit in the US in 1969.

The drum part has a groovy, soulful feel that sets the mood for the whole show. It mixes a relaxed ’60s groove with build-ups that follow the vocals and the band. Perfect for pit drummers, school productions and anyone who loves musical theatre.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Aquarius drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Aquarius drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Hair
• Style: musical theatre / ’60s soul-rock

What you get

Your Aquarius drum sheet music download includes:

• 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 Aquarius on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Aquarius:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the vocal entries and the band hits.
2. Lock in the groove. Practise the main feel with a metronome.
3. Follow the dynamics. Theatre songs build with the story – mark the bigger sections.
4. Learn the fills and hits. Practise them slowly, then in context.
5. Play with the recording. Follow the singers closely, as you would in a pit.
6. Record yourself. Check the groove stays relaxed and steady.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Aquarius by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Aquarius drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers, pit drummers, school and community theatre productions and music teachers working on a musical.

About Hair

Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, with music by Galt MacDermot and words by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, brought rock music to Broadway in 1968. Songs such as “Aquarius”, “Good Morning Starshine” and “Let the Sunshine In” are still performed all over the world.

More Hair drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Broadway, TV & Film Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Aquarius together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. This is currently the only Hair song in the store – the Hair drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – for more musical-theatre sheet music, see The Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton and the Disney drum sheet music.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Aquarius drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill.

Is Aquarius drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is this sheet music good for a school production of Hair?

Yes – it is the full drum part of the opening number, transcribed from the original recording, so the pit drummer can play it exactly.

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