Drum tabs

Introduction

Drum tabs are a form of musical notation that allow drummers to read and write drum parts without the use of traditional sheet music. In this article, we will explore the basics of drum tabs, their importance, and how they can be used by drummers of all skill levels.

Definition of Drum Tabs

Drum tabs, also known as drum scores or drum charts, are a system of notation that uses a combination of symbols and numbers to represent specific drum sounds and techniques. They are often used as an alternative to sheet music, which can be challenging for drummers to read.

Why Drum Tabs are Important

Drum tabs provide a more visual representation of drum parts, making it easier for drummers to learn and play music. They are also more accessible, as they can be found online for almost any song. Using drum tabs can help drummers develop their skills, learn new techniques, and expand their repertoire.

Who Can Benefit from Using Drum Tabs

Drum tabs can be beneficial for drummers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. They are especially useful for drummers who are self-taught, as they provide a way to learn new music without formal instruction.

Overview of the Guide

This guide will cover everything you need to know about drum tabs, from understanding their basic notation to using them for practice and performance. We will also explore advanced techniques and troubleshooting tips.

Understanding Drum Tabs

How Drum Tabs are Different from Traditional Sheet Music Unlike traditional sheet music, which uses a combination of notes, rests, and other symbols to represent music, drum tabs use a combination of symbols and numbers to represent specific drum sounds and techniques. This makes them easier to read and understand for drummers who may not have formal musical training.

Reading Drum Tabs:

Symbols and Notation Drum tabs use a variety of symbols and notation to represent different drum sounds and techniques. These symbols include standard notation for snare drums, bass drums, and cymbals, as well as unique symbols for techniques such as flams, rolls, and ghost notes.

How to Interpret Time Signatures in Drum Tabs

Drum tabs use time signatures to indicate the rhythm and tempo of the music. Understanding how to interpret these time signatures is essential for accurately reading and playing drum tabs.

Importance of Understanding Drum Notation for Better Performance

Understanding drum notation is crucial for better performance. By accurately reading and interpreting drum tabs, drummers can improve their timing, precision, and overall playing ability.

How to Find Drum Tabs Online

Popular Websites for Finding Drum Tabs There are many websites online where drummers can find drum tabs for almost any song.

How to Search for Specific Songs or Drummers

When searching for drum tabs online, it’s important to use specific keywords to narrow down your results. Searching for the name of the song or artist, as well as the word “drum tabs,” can help you find the music you’re looking for.

Tips for Using Drum Tabs Effectively

To use drum tabs effectively, it’s important to practice regularly, break down songs into manageable parts, and use them as a supplement to traditional sheet music.

Using Drum Tabs for Practice

Incorporating Drum Tabs into Practice Routine Drum tabs can be a useful tool for practicing specific techniques and songs. By incorporating them into your practice routine, you can improve your skills and expand your repertoire.

How to Break Down a Song Using Drum Tabs

Breaking down a song into smaller parts can help make it easier to learn and play. By using drum tabs to identify specific sections of a song, you can practice each part individually and then combine them for a complete performance.

Comedown

tone BUSH Drummer – Robin Goodrige _________________________________________________________________________ Intro: H -X-xxxxxxxxX-xxxX|-xxX-xxxxxxX-xxX-| S —–o——-o–o|—–o——-o—| B -o–o—oo-o–o–|-o–o—oo-o–o-o| H -xxxxxxxxxxX-xxxX| S —–o——-o–o| B -o–o—oo-o–o–| ____________________________________ |1.3. |2. | C —————-s|—————–| H -xxX-xxxxxxX-xxX-|-xxX-xxxxxxX-xxX-| t —————–|—————-o| S —–o——-o—|—–o——-o—| B -o–o—oo-o–o–|-o–o—oo-o–o–| H -xxX-xxxxxxX-xxxX| S —–o——-o–o| B -o–o—oo-o–o–| ____________________________________ |1. |2. | H -xxX-xxxxxxX-xxX-|-xxX-xxxxxxX-xxxX| t —————-o|—————–| S —–o——-o—|—–o——-o–o| B -o–o—oo-o–o–|-o–o—oo-o–o–| C -x—————|—————–| H …

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Plush

h (Drum Tab) Plush Album – Core STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Drummer – Eric Kretz _________________________________________________________________________ Intro: |—-repeat-2x—-| C -x—————|—————–|———-cc—–|—————–| H —x-x-x-x-x-x-x-|-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-|-x-x-x-x-x—x-x-|-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-| S —–o——-o—|—–o——-o—|—–o——-o—|—–o——-o—| B -o-o—o—o—–|-o-o—o—o—–|-o-o—o—o—–|-o-o—o–oo—–| C ———-xx—–| H -x-x-x-x-x—x—| S —–o——-o-oo| B -o-o—o–oo—–| C -x—x——-x——————-| |———| S ——————————-gg| 2 |-oo-oooo-| B -o—o——-o——————-| — |———| Hf—————–x——-x——-| 4 |———| Pt 1: C -x—————|—————–|—————–| H —x-X-x-x-x-X-x-|-x-x-X-x-x-x-X-x-|-x-x-X-x-x-x-X—| S —–o—-b–o–b|—–o—-b–o–b|—–o—-b–o-oo| …

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Passenger

Passenger by Deftones album – White Pony tabbed by: Limp Midget Well Another deftones song enjoy maynard from tool is also in this wicked song f = flam D = double note g = ghost note d = double ghost note * = fast roll on drum INTRO (closed H.H.) C |x—————|—————-|—————-|—————-| H |—–xx—x-xx–|x-xg-xx—x-X—|x-x-gxx—x-xx–|x-g–xx—x-xx–| S …

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The Anthem

Band: GOOD CHARLOTTE Song: THE ANTHEM Album: THE YOUNG AND THE HOPELESS Cc|X—————|—————-|—————-|—————-| HH|—-x—x—x—|x—x—x—x—|x—x—x—x—|x—————| Sd|——–o——-|——–o——-|——–o——-|————f—| Bd|o—o—–o—o-|o—o—–o—o-|o—o—–o—o-|o—————| 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + Cc|X—————|—————-|—————-|—————-| Rd|—-W—W—W—|W—W—W—W—|W—W—W—W—|W—W—W—W—| Sd|—-o——-o—|—-o——-o—|—-o——-o—|—-o——-o—| Bd|o—–o-o—–o-|o-o—o—o—o-|o—–o-o—–o-|o-o—o—o—o-| 1 + 2 …

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Hard to explain (ver. 2)

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The Man Who Sold The World

Band: NIRVANA Song: THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD Album: UNPLUGGED IN NEW YORK Cc|—————-|—————-|x—————|—————-| Ht|—————-|—————-|—————-|–o————-| Mt|—————-|—————-|—————-|——o———| Sd|—————-|———-r-o—|————–r-|o———–f—| Hp|—————-|——–y——-|——–Y—Y—|Y—————| Bd|—————-|————–o-|o—————|———-o—–| 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + Cc|x—————|—————-|x—————|—————-| HH|—-x—x—x—|x—x—x——-|—————-|—————-| Sd|—-o——-o—|—-o——-f—|—————-|—————-| …

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Still Loving You

HH|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-| Sd|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-| Bd|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-| 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + HH|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-| Sd|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-| Bd|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-|—————-| 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 …

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Sludge Factory

———————–# # This file is the author’s own work and represents their interpretation # # of the song. You may only use this file for private use. # #————————————————————————# SLUDGE FACTORY ————– Artist: Alice in Chains Album: Alice in Chains Drummer: Sean Kinney Timing: 4/4 timing Tabbed by: Mike Van Kuiken ([email protected]) Intro: |——-2x——-| C …

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Undone – The Sweater Song

Intro- Crsh.-X—————————- <— Hihat—x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x <—Heres the beat you need to know. S———1——-1——-1——-1 <— B—–1——-1——-1——-1—- <—(The hi hat is in eigth notes) Verse-Start this is soon as intro stops (Comes in on beat 3) C.X————————————- Hi—–x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x S.———1——-1——-1——-1—– B.1—-1——-1——-1——-1——— Chorus-Change at-(If you want, to destroy, my sweater)Not the real way but it sounds cool. Cr.————————X———/————————-X————- Repeat watch …

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Without me

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