Silk Sonic – Fly As Me

Fly As Me drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Anderson .Paak's drum part on Silk Sonic's “Fly As Me”, from the album An Evening With Silk Sonic (2021). Every ghost note, syncopated kick and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Fly As Me drum sheet music

“Fly As Me” is one of the funkiest tracks on An Evening With Silk Sonic, the 2021 album by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. The record is a tribute to ’70s soul and funk, and it won the duo several Grammys, including Record and Song of the Year for “Leave the Door Open”.

Anderson .Paak is a drummer first, and it shows. His part on “Fly As Me” is a deep, funky pocket groove with ghost notes, syncopated kick patterns and plenty of attitude. Nothing is overplayed – the challenge is making the groove feel as good as it does on the record, with relaxed ghost notes, strong accents and perfect placement.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Fly As Me drum transcription was written bar by bar from Silk Sonic's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Fly As Me 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: Silk Sonic
• Album: An Evening With Silk Sonic (2021)
• Drummer: Anderson .Paak
• Style: funk / R&B

What you get

When you buy Fly As Me 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 Fly As Me on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Fly As Me on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen and follow the page. Hear how the ghost notes and kick syncopations fit around the backbeat.
2. Start slowly. Play the main groove well below tempo with a metronome.
3. Control the ghost notes. Keep them very soft so the backbeat and accents stand out.
4. Add the kick patterns. Practise the syncopated kick parts on their own, then with the hands.
5. Play along with the record. Lock in with the bass and feel where the pocket sits.
6. Record yourself. Compare your feel with Anderson .Paak’s – placement is everything in funk.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Fly As Me 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?

This sheet music suits intermediate drummers who want to learn modern funk and R&B, and anyone who loves Anderson .Paak’s playing. It is a great teaching groove for ghost notes and pocket, and essential for bands covering Silk Sonic.

About Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak is an American singer, rapper, producer and drummer who often sings while playing the kit. His albums Malibu and Ventura and his work in Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars have made him one of the best-known drummer-singers today, with a laid-back, deeply funky style.

More Silk Sonic drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Funk & Groove Drum Sheet Music Collection and the Bruno Mars Ultimate Drum Collection include Fly As Me together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Silk Sonic songs one by one: Smokin Out The Window. See them all on the Silk Sonic drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Fly As Me?

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 Fly As Me hard to play on drums?

It is an intermediate funk groove. The notes are not hard on their own, but getting the ghost notes and syncopation to feel right takes practice.

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