Train – Drops of Jupiter

Drops Of Jupiter drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Scott Underwood's drum part on Train's “Drops Of Jupiter”, from the album Drops Of Jupiter (2001). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Drops Of Jupiter drum sheet music

“Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me)” is the title track of Train’s second album and their biggest hit of the early 2000s. It won two Grammys, including Best Rock Song, and its orchestral arrangement was by Paul Buckmaster.

The drum part is a laid-back, swung pop-rock groove that builds with the song’s big, orchestral arrangement. It is ideal for practising feel and dynamics – keeping the swing relaxed and steady while the song grows around you.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Drops Of Jupiter drum transcription was written bar by bar from Train's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Drops Of Jupiter 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: Train
• Album: Drops Of Jupiter (2001)
• Drummer: Scott Underwood
• Style: pop rock

What you get

When you buy Drops Of Jupiter 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 Drops Of Jupiter on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Drops Of Jupiter on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Notice the swing feel and the build-up.
2. Practise the groove. Keep the swing consistent with a metronome.
3. Plan your dynamics. Grow with the strings and band.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the piano.
6. Record yourself. Check the swing stays relaxed.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Drops Of Jupiter 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?

Drops Of Jupiter drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers who want a great pop-rock groove, and function and cover bands.

About Scott Underwood

Scott Underwood was a founding member of Train and played drums on the band’s albums from Train (1998) to Save Me, San Francisco (2009).

More Train drum sheet music

This is currently the only Train song in the store – the Train drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – other pop-rock favourites include the Bruno Mars and Coldplay sheet music.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Drops Of Jupiter?

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 Drops Of Jupiter swung or straight?

It has a laid-back, swung feel. The sheet music shows the groove exactly.

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