Panic! at the Disco – High Hopes

High Hopes drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Panic! At The Disco’s “High Hopes”, from the album Pray For The Wicked (2018). The whole song is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About High Hopes drum sheet music

“High Hopes” was Panic! At The Disco’s biggest hit, reaching number four in the US and topping the Adult Pop chart for many weeks.

The groove is uplifting and anthemic, transcribed from the original programmed part. Great for pop and function drummers who want to play modern pop with precision.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This High Hopes drum transcription was written bar by bar from Panic! At The Disco's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the High Hopes 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: Panic! At The Disco
• Album: Pray For The Wicked (2018)
• Style: pop

What you get

When you buy High Hopes 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 High Hopes on drums

A step-by-step way to learn High Hopes on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Get the groove in your head.
2. Practise with a metronome. Keep it precise.
3. Keep dynamics even. Like the programmed original.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the track.
6. Record yourself. Check your timing.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free High Hopes 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?

High Hopes drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and pop and function bands.

About Panic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco, fronted by Brendon Urie, had hits such as “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” and “High Hopes” before ending the project in 2023.

More Panic! At The Disco drum sheet music

This is currently the only Panic! At The Disco song in the store – the Panic! At The Disco drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – for more pop, try the Bruno Mars and Twenty One Pilots sheet music.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of High Hopes?

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 High Hopes programmed?

The original groove is programmed; this transcription writes it out for a standard kit.

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