Led Zeppelin – Immigrant Song

Immigrant Song drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of John Bonham's drum part on Led Zeppelin's “Immigrant Song”, from the album Led Zeppelin III (1970). Every bar of Bonham’s driving part is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Immigrant Song drum sheet music

“Immigrant Song” opens Led Zeppelin III and was a top-20 hit in the US. With Robert Plant’s famous wail and its Viking-themed lyrics, it is one of Zeppelin’s most energetic songs, and it found a new audience in films such as Thor: Ragnarok.

The drums drive the song’s galloping rhythm with relentless energy and power. John Bonham’s part is short but intense – a consistent, driving groove at around 112 bpm that never lets up. It is a great song for building stamina and a strong, consistent groove.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Immigrant Song 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 Immigrant Song 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: Led Zeppelin
• Album: Led Zeppelin III (1970)
• Drummer: John Bonham
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 112
• Style: hard rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Immigrant Song 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 Immigrant Song on drums

Once you have the Immigrant Song drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel how the galloping riff and the drums lock together.
2. Practise the groove slowly. Play it with a metronome below tempo until it is even.
3. Build stamina. Play the groove for several minutes without stopping.
4. Bring it up to ♩ ≈ 112. Increase the tempo step by step.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the bass and guitar.
6. Record yourself. Check the groove stays even to the end.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Immigrant Song 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?

This sheet music suits intermediate drummers who want to build stamina and a strong rock groove, and Led Zeppelin fans and tribute bands.

About John Bonham

John Bonham was the powerhouse behind Led Zeppelin. On albums such as Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin III and Led Zeppelin IV, his heavy groove and creative playing set the standard for rock drummers.

More Led Zeppelin drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Led Zeppelin Ultimate Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Immigrant Song together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Led Zeppelin songs one by one: Stairway To Heaven, Good Times Bad Times, Whole Lotta Love and Since I’ve Been Loving You. See them all on the Led Zeppelin drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Immigrant Song drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Led Zeppelin III. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Immigrant Song 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.

What tempo is Immigrant Song?

Around ♩ ≈ 112. It is a driving, galloping groove that needs stamina and consistency.

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