My Chemical Romance – Na Na Na

Na Na Na drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of John Miceli’s drum part on My Chemical Romance’s “Na Na Na”, from the album Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys (2010). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)” opens My Chemical Romance’s Danger Days album with pure energy. The drum part is fast, loud and fun, with a lot of crash-driven grooves and quick snare fills.

The intro starts with choked crash hits on every beat, then a snare build with a crescendo that turns into a sixteenth-note roll. The verses use a fast eighth-note hi-hat groove with open hi-hat at the end of phrases, and several sections are marked “loose” for a wide, washy hi-hat sound. The song ends with a bar of sixteenth notes on the snare.

What’s in the Na Na Na drum sheet music

This Na Na Na drum sheet music labels every section, marks choked cymbals and “loose” hi-hat sections, and uses repeats with first- and second-time endings and “no crash / w/ crash” notes to keep the chart short and clear.

Looking for Na Na Na drum tabs? This is full drum notation on a five-line staff, so it shows the exact rhythm of every note – something tabs can’t do.

Song facts

• Artist: My Chemical Romance
• Album: Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys (2010)
• Drummer: John Miceli
• Tempo: ♩ = 166
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Pop punk / alternative rock
• Level: Intermediate

What 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 Na Na Na on drums

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

1. Build speed gradually. Start the main groove at about 130 bpm and work up to 166.
2. Practise the snare build. Keep the crescendo smooth and the sixteenth notes even.
3. Use a loose hi-hat. Where the chart says “loose”, open the hi-hat slightly for a bigger sound.
4. Watch the crash markings. They tell you which repeat gets a crash and which does not.

Reading tips for this chart

• Open and closed hi-hat are marked with a small “o” (open) and “+” (closed) above the note. The timing of the openings is part of the groove, so follow them closely.
• First- and second-time endings show which bars to play on each pass of a repeat. Play the bracket marked “1.” the first time and skip to “2.” the next time.
• Choked cymbals are marked “choke”. Hit the cymbal and grab it straight away with your other hand so the sound stops short.
• Repeat bars (the slash signs) mean “play the previous bar or bars again”. The small numbers above them count the bars so you do not lose your place.
• Section labels in boxes (such as I, V1, C1) name each part of the song – intro, verse, chorus and so on – so you can find your place quickly.

Who is it for?

This Na Na Na drum sheet music is for intermediate drummers and My Chemical Romance fans who want an energetic song to build speed and endurance.

More My Chemical Romance drum sheet music

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Na Na Na drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys. Nothing is simplified.

Is it a drum tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

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.

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