Hamilton – The Schuyler Sisters

The Schuyler Sisters drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Andres Forero’s drum part on Hamilton’s “The Schuyler Sisters”, from Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2015). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“The Schuyler Sisters” is one of the most joyful numbers in Hamilton, and the drum part by Andres Forero mixes hip-hop, R&B and pop in a way that is a lot of fun to play – and a real reading workout.

The part is written out almost bar by bar, because it keeps changing with the vocal lines. You will find sixteenth-note bass drum syncopation, eighth- and sixteenth-note hi-hat patterns with open and half-open notes, grace-note snare pickups, sextuplet and triplet fills, choked crashes, and stops that line up with the vocal hits.

What’s in the The Schuyler Sisters drum sheet music

This The Schuyler Sisters drum sheet music shows every open and half-open hi-hat, every ghost and grace note and every stop, with labelled sections (intro, verses and chorus). It is ideal for pit drummers who need to follow the show exactly.

Looking for The Schuyler Sisters drum tabs? This is full drum notation on a five-line staff, so it shows the exact rhythm of every note – something tabs can’t do.

Song facts

• Artist: Hamilton
• From: Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2015)
• Drummer: Andres Forero
• Tempo: ♩ = 102
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Musical theatre / hip-hop and R&B
• Level: Intermediate to advanced

What 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 The Schuyler Sisters on drums

Once you have the The Schuyler Sisters drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Learn the kick patterns first. Many grooves depend on syncopated bass drum notes. Practise them with the hi-hat only.
2. Watch the hi-hat symbols. Open (o), closed (+) and half-open marks change the sound – follow them closely.
3. Follow the vocals. Stops and hits line up with the singers. Listen to the cast recording while reading.
4. Work in small sections. The part changes often, so learn four bars at a time.

Reading tips for this chart

• Ghost notes are written in brackets. Play them very softly – they add texture under the main groove and should be felt more than heard.
• Open and closed hi-hat are marked with a small “o” (open) and “+” (closed) above the note. The timing of the openings is part of the groove, so follow them closely.
• Choked cymbals are marked “choke”. Hit the cymbal and grab it straight away with your other hand so the sound stops short.
• Grace notes and flams are the small notes just before the main note. Play them softly and slightly ahead of the beat.
• Section labels in boxes (such as I, V1, C1) name each part of the song – intro, verse, chorus and so on – so you can find your place quickly.

Who is it for?

This The Schuyler Sisters drum sheet music is for intermediate to advanced drummers, musical-theatre and pit players, and school or community productions of Hamilton.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this The Schuyler Sisters drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording). Nothing is simplified.

Is it a drum tab or real notation?

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

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.

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