Drum Set, Drums, Drumset - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1479605
By White Stripes. Composed by Jack White. Arranged by Felipe Gonçalves. This edition: pdf. Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock. Score. 2 pages. Felipe Gonçalves #1057028. Published by Felipe Gonçalves (A0.1479605).
Drum Sheet Music – Full Transcription and Simplified Drum Arrangement of “Jimmy The Exploder” by The White Stripes (1999) – Beginner to Intermediate Friendly Rock Drumming for Garage Rock, Punk Blues, and Alternative Rock Drummers
This professionally crafted drum sheet music product features a complete drum transcription and simplified drum arrangement of the raw, energetic, and explosive track “Jimmy The Exploder” by the influential American rock and blues duo The White Stripes. Originally released on their self-titled debut album The White Stripes in 1999, this song highlights the band’s signature garage rock and punk blues style with primal energy and gritty rhythms.
The drum part, originally performed by Meg White, is faithfully transcribed and carefully simplified to retain the essential grooves, dynamic hits, and powerful rhythmic drive of the original performance, while making it accessible for beginner and intermediate drummers. This arrangement provides clear and easy-to-read standard drum notation, including all main sections such as the intro, verses, choruses, fills, and outro.
Featuring driving kick and snare patterns, aggressive cymbal crashes, and tribal tom rhythms, this transcription offers a great opportunity to develop essential skills like timing, coordination, consistency, and rock feel. The minimalist yet impactful drumming style exemplifies Meg White’s unique contribution to modern rock and is ideal for players wanting to master stripped-down, high-energy rock drumming.
Perfect for drum students, private teachers, cover bands, garage rock enthusiasts, and White Stripes fans, this sheet music is well-suited for use in private lessons, band rehearsals, personal practice, live gigs, and educational settings. It’s a performance-ready and educationally valuable transcription that combines musical authenticity with practical learning.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Complete drum sheet music transcription and simplified arrangement of “Jimmy The Exploder” by The White Stripes
Based on the original 1999 studio recording from the debut album The White Stripes
Written in standard drum notation – clear, accessible, and beginner-friendly
Includes all song parts: intro, verse grooves, choruses, dynamic fills, and outro
Captures Meg White’s raw, minimalist, and primal drumming style
Features steady kick-snare grooves, aggressive crash cymbal accents, and tom-based rhythms
Ideal for learning and performing garage rock, punk blues, alternative rock, and blues rock drumming
Suitable for students, educators, cover bands, and solo practice
Helps develop timing, stamina, musicality, and groove control
Educational and performance-ready drum score
BENEFITS FOR DRUMMERS:
Learn authentic garage rock and punk blues drumming from a seminal track
Build consistency, timing, and power with simplified notation
Explore Meg White’s minimalist approach to rhythm and dynamics
Use for lessons, rehearsals, live performances, or personal skill development
Gain confidence playing a classic and influential rock drum part
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