Scorpions – Rock You Like A Hurricane

Rock You Like A Hurricane drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Herman Rarebell's drum part on Scorpions' “Rock You Like A Hurricane”, from the album Love At First Sting (1984). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Rock You Like A Hurricane drum sheet music

“Rock You Like A Hurricane” opens Love At First Sting and is the Scorpions’ best-known rocker. It became a top-25 hit in the US and an MTV favourite in 1984.

Herman Rarebell plays a powerful, driving hard-rock groove at around 125 bpm, with fills that kick each section into gear. A crowd-pleaser for cover bands and a great song for learning to drive a band.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Rock You Like A Hurricane 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 Rock You Like A Hurricane 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: Scorpions
• Album: Love At First Sting (1984)
• Drummer: Herman Rarebell
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 125
• Style: ’80s hard rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Rock You Like A Hurricane 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 Rock You Like A Hurricane on drums

Once you have the Rock You Like A Hurricane drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the riff and the fills.
2. Lock in at ♩ ≈ 125. Play the groove with a metronome.
3. Drive the band. Keep the eighth notes strong and steady.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitar riff.
6. Record yourself. Check your energy doesn’t make you rush.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Rock You Like A Hurricane 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?

Rock You Like A Hurricane drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and ’80s rock cover bands.

About Herman Rarebell

Herman Rarebell drummed for the Scorpions from 1977 to 1995 and co-wrote “Rock You Like A Hurricane”. He played on classic albums such as Lovedrive, Blackout and Love At First Sting.

More Scorpions drum sheet music

Other Scorpions songs in the store: Always Somewhere and Still Loving You. See them all on the Scorpions drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Rock You Like A Hurricane drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Love At First Sting. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Rock You Like A Hurricane 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.

What tempo is Rock You Like A Hurricane?

Around ♩ ≈ 125.

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