Walk The Moon – Shut Up And Dance

Shut Up And Dance drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Walk The Moon’s “Shut Up And Dance”, from the album Talking Is Hard (2014). The whole song is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Shut Up And Dance drum sheet music

“Shut Up And Dance” was Walk The Moon’s biggest hit, reaching number one on the US Alternative chart and the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. Its feel-good energy has made it a staple at weddings, parties and sports events.

The drum groove is upbeat and danceable, transcribed from the original programmed drum part. It is simple enough to learn quickly but needs tight, consistent time and energy to sound right – which makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for cover and wedding bands.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Shut Up And Dance 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 Shut Up And Dance 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: Walk The Moon
• Album: Talking Is Hard (2014)
• Style: dance rock / pop rock

What you get

Your Shut Up And Dance 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 Shut Up And Dance on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Shut Up And Dance:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Notice how steady and driving the groove is.
2. Lock in with a metronome. Programmed grooves need very steady time.
3. Keep the energy up. Play confidently, especially in the choruses.
4. Learn the fills and transitions. Practise them slowly, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Make sure you lock in with the track.
6. Record yourself. Check you don’t rush in the loud sections.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Shut Up And Dance 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?

Shut Up And Dance drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers, and cover, function and wedding bands who need a dance-floor hit.

About Walk The Moon

Walk The Moon are an American pop-rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. Their second album Talking Is Hard (2014) included “Shut Up And Dance”, which went multi-platinum and became one of the most played songs of 2015.

More Walk The Moon drum sheet music

This is currently the only Walk The Moon song in the store – the Walk The Moon drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – other party favourites include “The Final Countdown” by Europe and the Bruno Mars sheet music.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Shut Up And Dance drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Talking Is Hard.

Is Shut Up And Dance 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 Shut Up And Dance easy on drums?

Yes – it is a great song for beginners and cover bands. The main challenge is keeping steady time with lots of energy.

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