Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge

Under The Bridge drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Chad Smith's drum part on Red Hot Chili Peppers' “Under The Bridge”, from the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). From the drums’ entrance to the big gospel-style ending, every bar is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Under The Bridge drum sheet music

“Under The Bridge” was the Chili Peppers’ biggest hit, reaching number two in the US. Written by Anthony Kiedis about loneliness and his past addiction, it showed a softer side of the band.

The song builds from a quiet, drumless intro into a powerful, soulful groove when Chad Smith comes in. Great for practising dynamics and feel – entering with confidence and building to the big finale.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Under The Bridge 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 Under The Bridge 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: Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Album: Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)
• Drummer: Chad Smith
• Style: alternative rock ballad

What you get

Here is what is included with Under The Bridge 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 Under The Bridge on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Count the intro until the drums enter.
2. Practise the entrance. Come in exactly on time.
3. Find the groove. Keep it soulful and steady.
4. Build to the ending. Grow into the final section.
5. Play with the record. Follow Frusciante’s guitar.
6. Record yourself. Check your dynamics.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Under The Bridge 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?

Under The Bridge drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and Chili Peppers fans and cover bands.

About Chad Smith

Chad Smith joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988. Blood Sugar Sex Magik was his second album with the band and made them global stars.

More Red Hot Chili Peppers drum sheet music

Other Red Hot Chili Peppers songs in the store: Otherside, Around The World, Give It Away and By The Way. See them all on the Red Hot Chili Peppers drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Under The Bridge drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Under The Bridge 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.

When do the drums come in on Under The Bridge?

After the quiet intro – the sheet music shows the exact bar.

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