Jemaine Clement – Shiny

Shiny drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Jemaine Clement’s “Shiny”, from Disney’s Moana (2016). The whole song is written out from the soundtrack recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Shiny drum sheet music

“Shiny” is sung by Jemaine Clement as the giant crab Tamatoa in Disney’s Moana. The song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda as a tribute to David Bowie-style glam rock.

The groove is fun and glam-rock-flavoured. Great for young drummers, school productions and film-music fans.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Shiny drum transcription was written bar by bar from Jemaine Clement's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Shiny 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: Jemaine Clement
• Released: 2016
• Style: glam rock / film song

What you get

When you buy Shiny 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 Shiny on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the sections.
2. Practise the groove. Use a metronome.
3. Play with attitude. Glam rock needs swagger.
4. Learn the fills and hits. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the soundtrack. Follow the vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Shiny 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?

Shiny drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers, school productions and Disney fans.

About Moana

Disney’s Moana (2016) features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome”.

More Disney drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Broadway, TV & Film Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Shiny together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Disney songs one by one: Let It Go. See them all on the Disney drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Shiny?

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 Shiny good for young drummers?

Yes – it is fun and clear, great for students.

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