Survivor – Eye of the Tiger

Eye Of The Tiger drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Marc Droubay's drum part on Survivor's “Eye Of The Tiger”, from the album Eye Of The Tiger (1982). Every stop-hit and groove is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Eye Of The Tiger drum sheet music

“Eye Of The Tiger” was written for Rocky III and spent six weeks at number one in the US. It won a Grammy and was nominated for an Oscar, and it is still the ultimate motivational rock anthem.

Marc Droubay’s part is built around the famous stop-hits of the intro and a driving groove at around 110 bpm. A crowd-pleaser for cover bands and events – and a great song for learning tight band hits.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Eye Of The Tiger 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 Eye Of The Tiger 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: Survivor
• Album: Eye Of The Tiger (1982)
• Drummer: Marc Droubay
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 110
• Style: ’80s rock anthem

What you get

Your Eye Of The Tiger 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 Eye Of The Tiger on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Eye Of The Tiger:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Count the famous intro hits.
2. Practise the stop-hits. Make every hit and rest exact.
3. Lock in the groove at ♩ ≈ 110. Play with a metronome.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitar.
6. Record yourself. Check every hit is tight.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Eye Of The Tiger 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?

Eye Of The Tiger drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and every cover, party and event band.

About Marc Droubay

Marc Droubay was Survivor’s drummer from 1978 to 1988, playing on the band’s biggest hits, including “Eye Of The Tiger” and “Burning Heart”.

More Survivor drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Beginner Rock Drum Sheet Music Starter Pack and the Broadway, TV & Film Drum Sheet Music Collection include Eye Of The Tiger together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. This is currently the only Survivor song in the store – the Survivor drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Eye Of The Tiger drum part?

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

Is Eye Of The Tiger 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.

Is Eye Of The Tiger easy on drums?

The groove is straightforward; the main challenge is playing the stop-hits tightly with the band.

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