Mark Guiliana Solo – Dhafer Youssef Odd Elegy

Odd Elegy drum solo transcription – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Mark Guiliana’s drum solo on “Odd Elegy”, from Dhafer Youssef’s album Diwan Of Beauty And Odd (2016). Every phrase is written out in clean, print-ready drum sheet music.

About Odd Elegy drum sheet music

Diwan Of Beauty And Odd is a 2016 album by Tunisian oud player and singer Dhafer Youssef, recorded in New York with Aaron Parks, Ben Williams, Ambrose Akinmusire and Mark Guiliana.

Mark Guiliana’s solo is modern, creative and rhythmically inventive, mixing his precise, electronic-influenced style with the music’s odd-meter feel. Essential study material for modern jazz drummers.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Odd Elegy 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 Odd Elegy 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: Mark Guiliana
• Album: Diwan Of Beauty And Odd (2016)
• Drummer: Mark Guiliana
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 108
• Style: modern jazz drum solo

What you get

Here is what is included with Odd Elegy 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 Odd Elegy on drums

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

1. Listen many times. Get the feel of the meter first.
2. Count carefully. Mark the groupings on the page.
3. Learn small sections. Slowly with a metronome.
4. Focus on precision. Guiliana’s placement is very exact.
5. Build up to ♩ ≈ 108. Step by step.
6. Play along with the recording. Match his dynamics and touch.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Odd Elegy 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 transcription suits intermediate to advanced drummers interested in modern jazz and odd meters.

About Mark Guiliana

Mark Guiliana is an American drummer known for his work on David Bowie’s final album Blackstar, with Brad Mehldau and Avishai Cohen, and with his own Beat Music and jazz quartet projects.

More jazz drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Modern Jazz Drum Solos Collection includes Odd Elegy together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other jazz songs one by one: What Is This Thing Called Love, Rhythm, I’ll Remember April and Hard Wired. See them all on the jazz drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Odd Elegy drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Diwan Of Beauty And Odd. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Odd Elegy 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 Odd Elegy in an odd time signature?

The tune has an odd-meter feel. The sheet music writes out every bar so you can count it.

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