The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army

Seven Nation Army drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Meg White’s drum part on The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”, from the album Elephant (2003). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Seven Nation Army” is one of the best-known songs of the century and one of the best first songs for new drummers. Meg White’s part is simple on purpose – a big, steady pulse that gives Jack White’s riff all the room it needs.

After four bars of rest, the drums play quarter notes on the floor tom, bass drum and hi-hat foot. The verses keep that pulse while the snare and toms join in the build-ups, ending with a crash on every beat. The choruses switch to a crash-driven kick and snare beat with a quarter-note triplet figure.

What’s in the Seven Nation Army drum sheet music

The whole Seven Nation Army drum sheet music fits on one page. Repeat bars are counted (4, 8), sections are labelled (intro, verses and choruses), and first, second and third-time endings tell you exactly how each pass ends.

Looking for Seven Nation Army drum tabs? This is full drum notation on a five-line staff, so it shows the exact rhythm of every note – something tabs can’t do.

Song facts

• Artist: The White Stripes
• Album: Elephant (2003)
• Drummer: Meg White
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 120
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Garage rock
• Level: Beginner

What 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 Seven Nation Army on drums

Once you have the Seven Nation Army drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Lock in the quarter notes. Play along with a metronome at 120 and make every note exactly the same volume.
2. Learn the triplet figure. Count “1-trip-let 2-trip-let” slowly until the chorus figure feels natural.
3. Count the long repeats. Use the bar counts in the chart to know when each build starts.
4. Play with the record. This song is perfect for playing along from start to finish.

Reading tips for this chart

• First- and second-time endings show which bars to play on each pass of a repeat. Play the bracket marked “1.” the first time and skip to “2.” the next time.
• Repeat bars (the slash signs) mean “play the previous bar or bars again”. The small numbers above them count the bars so you do not lose your place.
• Section labels in boxes (such as I, V1, C1) name each part of the song – intro, verse, chorus and so on – so you can find your place quickly.

Who is it for?

This Seven Nation Army drum sheet music is perfect for beginners, kids and anyone learning to read drum notation. It is also a great song for teachers who want students to play a full, famous song early on.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Seven Nation Army drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Elephant. Nothing is simplified.

Is it a drum tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

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.

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