Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk

Uptown Funk drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk” (feat. Bruno Mars, 2014). The whole groove is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Uptown Funk drum sheet music

“Uptown Funk” spent 14 weeks at number one in the US and topped the charts all over the world. It won Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and it is one of the most played wedding and party songs ever.

The groove is tight and funky, transcribed from the original programmed part. It sounds simple, but playing it with perfect time and the right feel – plus all the stops and hits – is what makes it a floor-filler. A must for cover bands and wedding bands.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Uptown Funk drum transcription was written bar by bar from Mark Ronson's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Uptown Funk 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: Mark Ronson
• Released: 2014
• Style: funk / pop

What you get

When you buy Uptown Funk 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 Uptown Funk on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark the stops and band hits.
2. Lock in with a metronome. The groove needs perfect time.
3. Practise the stops. Make every hit and silence tight.
4. Keep it funky. Relaxed hands, strong backbeat.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the bass and horns.
6. Record yourself. Check every stop is clean.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Uptown Funk 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?

Uptown Funk drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and every function, wedding and cover band.

About Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson is a British producer and DJ who has worked with Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. He won an Oscar for co-writing “Shallow” from A Star Is Born.

More Mark Ronson drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Funk & Groove Drum Sheet Music Collection and the Bruno Mars Ultimate Drum Collection include Uptown Funk together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. This is currently the only Mark Ronson song in the store – the Mark Ronson drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – for more funk and party grooves, try the Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic sheet music.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Uptown Funk?

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 Uptown Funk good for wedding bands?

Yes – it is one of the most requested party songs, and the sheet music includes every stop and hit.

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