Drum Set, Drums, Drumset - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1489183
By White Stripes. Composed by Jack White. Arranged by Felipe Gonçalves. This edition: pdf. Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock. Score. 3 pages. Felipe Gonçalves #1066034. Published by Felipe Gonçalves (A0.1489183).
Drum Sheet Music – Simplified Drum Arrangement + Full Drum Transcription of "Screwdriver" by The White Stripes – From the 1999 Self-Titled Debut Album The White Stripes
Capture the raw power, grit, and emotional explosiveness of early garage rock with this fully detailed Simplified Drum Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of “Screwdriver” by The White Stripes—the legendary duo of Jack White and Meg White, known for redefining blues-infused rock with minimal instrumentation and maximum intensity. Featured on their groundbreaking 1999 self-titled debut album, “Screwdriver” is a fierce, distorted, and primal rock anthem, and this drum chart puts its pulse directly into your hands.
This download includes two versions:
A simplified drum arrangement, ideal for beginner and intermediate drummers who want a playable, accessible way to dive into this heavy garage-blues track.
A full, note-for-note drum transcription of Meg White’s original studio performance, preserving every fill, crash, and phrase from the original track with professional accuracy.
The drumming in “Screwdriver” is a thunderous combination of pounding kick-snare patterns, explosive crashes, and sharp, aggressive rhythms that rise and fall with Jack White’s dynamic guitar playing. Meg White’s style on this track is a perfect example of minimalist drumming that prioritizes energy, emotion, and authenticity over technical showmanship—making it a perfect study in raw rock groove and timing.
What’s Included:
Simplified drum arrangement – great for students, beginners, and quick learning
Full drum transcription – faithful to the original studio performance
Notation for every groove, fill, transition, and rhythmic accent
Clearly labeled song sections – intro, verse, build-ups, breakdowns, outro
High-quality PDF file – optimized for both print and digital tablet use
Great for practice, private lessons, rock ensemble rehearsals, and live shows
Why This Drum Chart?
This chart offers a powerful learning experience for drummers of all levels. The simplified version provides an accessible path into the world of garage and blues rock, while the full transcription gives advanced players the opportunity to embody the unpolished power of Meg White’s signature drumming. “Screwdriver” isn’t about perfection—it’s about attitude, groove, and presence, and this sheet captures it all.
Ideal For:
Drummers exploring garage rock, punk blues, blues rock, and alternative rock
Students working on groove, dynamics, and expressive simplicity
Drum teachers needing raw rock material for beginner and intermediate players
Cover bands, tribute groups, and live rock performers
Fans of The White Stripes and those studying Meg White’s drumming approach
Musicians seeking high-impact minimalist drumming content
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