Pink Floyd – Money

Money drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Nick Mason's drum part on Pink Floyd's “Money”, from the album The Dark Side Of The Moon (1973). Every bar – including the odd-time sections – is written out clearly in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Money drum sheet music

“Money” is one of the best-known songs from The Dark Side Of The Moon, one of the best-selling albums ever. It was Pink Floyd’s first US top-20 hit and is famous for its cash-register sound effects and its 7/4 bass riff.

Nick Mason’s part is a classic of rock drumming in odd time: a relaxed, swung groove in 7/4 for the verses, with the guitar solo section moving into 4/4. Everything is written out clearly – great for drummers who want to get comfortable in odd time.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Money 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 Money 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: Pink Floyd
• Album: The Dark Side Of The Moon (1973)
• Drummer: Nick Mason
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 120
• Style: progressive rock (7/4)

What you get

Your Money 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 Money on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Money:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Count the 7/4 bars along with the record.
2. Count out loud. Say “1-2-3-4-5-6-7” while playing slowly.
3. Feel the swing. Keep the groove relaxed, not stiff.
4. Practise the switch to 4/4. Mark where the meter changes.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the bass riff.
6. Record yourself. Check the odd-time sections sound natural.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Money 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?

Money drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers who want to learn odd time, and Pink Floyd tribute bands.

About Nick Mason

Nick Mason is Pink Floyd’s drummer and the only member to play on every album, from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn to The Endless River.

More Pink Floyd drum sheet music

Other Pink Floyd songs in the store: Wish You Were Here, Hey You, Comfortably Numb and Another Brick In The Wall. See them all on the Pink Floyd drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Money drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on The Dark Side Of The Moon.

Is Money 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 time signature is Money in?

Mostly 7/4, with the guitar solo section in 4/4. The sheet music shows every change.

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