Max Roach Solo – Daahoud

Daahoud drum solo transcription – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Max Roach’s drum solo on “Daahoud”, from the album Clifford Brown & Max Roach. Every phrase is written out in clean, print-ready drum sheet music.

About Daahoud drum sheet music

“Daahoud” is a Clifford Brown composition and one of the most popular tunes from the quintet’s first album. Its tricky melody is a favourite of jazz students.

Max Roach’s solo is fast, melodic and swinging, at around 240 bpm. Essential study material for jazz drummers who want to play bebop at speed.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Daahoud 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 Daahoud 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: Max Roach
• Album: Clifford Brown & Max Roach (1955)
• Drummer: Max Roach
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 240
• Style: bebop jazz drum solo

What you get

Here is what is included with Daahoud 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 Daahoud on drums

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

1. Listen many times. Sing the phrases.
2. Practise slowly. Learn the notes first.
3. Learn phrase by phrase. Then join them.
4. Keep it swinging. Even at slow speeds.
5. Build up gradually. Towards ♩ ≈ 240.
6. Play along with the record. Match the phrasing.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Daahoud 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 jazz drummers and students.

About Max Roach

Max Roach was a founder of bebop drumming who played with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Bud Powell. With trumpeter Clifford Brown he co-led one of the greatest quintets of the 1950s, and his melodic approach to the drum kit influenced every jazz drummer who followed.

More jazz drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Max Roach Drum Solo Transcriptions Collection includes Daahoud 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 Daahoud drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Clifford Brown & Max Roach. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Daahoud 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 Daahoud?

Around ♩ ≈ 240.

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