Ofri Nehemya Solo – Sheva

Sheva drum solo transcription – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Ofri Nehemya’s drum solo on “Sheva”, a piece by Shachar Elnatan. Every phrase is written out in clean, print-ready drum sheet music.

About Sheva drum sheet music

Ofri Nehemya is one of the most exciting drummers of the new generation in jazz. Born in Israel and now based in New York, he is known for his energy, melodic ideas and strong sense of groove.

His solo on “Sheva” is modern, creative and musical, at around 100 bpm. The phrasing is fresh and the ideas are clear, making it great study material for jazz drummers.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Sheva drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Sheva drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Ofri Nehemya
• Drummer: Ofri Nehemya
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 100
• Style: modern jazz drum solo

What you get

Your Sheva drum sheet music download includes:

• 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 Sheva on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Sheva:

1. Listen many times. Sing the phrases before you play them.
2. Learn it in small sections. Two bars at a time, slowly.
3. Count carefully. Mark where phrases start and end.
4. Use a metronome. Build up towards ♩ ≈ 100 step by step.
5. Play along with the recording. Match the phrasing and dynamics, not just the notes.
6. Use the ideas. Bring your favourite phrases into your own playing.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Sheva by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

This transcription suits intermediate to advanced jazz drummers and students.

About Ofri Nehemya

Ofri Nehemya grew up in Israel and moved to New York, where he became a sought-after jazz drummer. He is known for his melodic, energetic style.

More jazz drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Modern Jazz Drum Solos Collection includes Sheva 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, I’ll Remember April, Rhythm and Hard Wired. See them all on the jazz drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Sheva drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill.

Is Sheva drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

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

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

What tempo is Sheva?

Around ♩ ≈ 100.

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