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Cups (When I'm Gone)
23741984
23741984
23741984
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Drum Set, Drums, Drumset - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1897096
By Anna Kendrick. By A.P. Carter; Heloise Tunstall-Behrens; Luisa Gerstein. Arranged by The Ninja. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, 20th Century, Comedy, Film/TV, Pop. Score. 2 pages. The Ninja #1455573. Published by The Ninja (A0.1897096).Experience the catchy, rhythmic simplicity and modern pop charm of “Cups (When I’m Gone)” by Anna Kendrick with this professionally prepared simplified sheet music arrangement and drum transcription, based on the original recording from the official soundtrack Pitch Perfect: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Featured in the hit musical film Pitch Perfect (2012), this globally recognized performance became a viral sensation thanks to its minimalist percussion style, memorable vocal phrasing, and instantly recognizable cup-rhythm concept.
This arrangement has been carefully developed in a simplified, performance-ready format designed to preserve the essential melodic line, rhythmic structure, harmonic flow, and overall musical identity of the original studio and film performance while making it more accessible for reading, rehearsal, learning, and live performance. It is ideal for musicians seeking practical sheet music for study, teaching environments, ensemble practice, stage presentations, and personal musical development.
“Cups (When I’m Gone)” is defined by its unique percussive rhythm created through body percussion, steady pulse, and clear vocal melody. This simplified edition maintains the recognizable structure and musical identity of the original arrangement while presenting it in a clean, readable notation style that allows performers to focus on timing, coordination, rhythm accuracy, and expressive vocal delivery without unnecessary complexity.
The included drum transcription is presented in a structured and performance-oriented layout aligned with the full arrangement, offering a practical rhythmic reference that supports coordination, timing precision, and ensemble synchronization. The notation is designed for clarity and usability, making it easy to understand the song’s form, rhythmic pattern, and performance flow in both rehearsal and live settings.
This sheet music edition is designed for flexible use across a wide range of musical applications, including classroom performances, studio practice, live stage presentations, band rehearsals, music education environments, and contemporary ensemble development. The simplified format ensures accessibility while preserving the essential rhythmic identity and recognizable performance style of the original recording.
The overall presentation emphasizes clarity, organization, and performance usability, allowing musicians to navigate the score efficiently while maintaining a strong connection to the song’s rhythmic concept and minimalist pop style.
This product includes:
Simplified sheet music arrangement
Drum transcription
Clear rhythmic notation
Organized song structure
Performance-ready format
Rehearsal-friendly layout
Educational sheet music design
Accessible pop arrangement
Structured contemporary notation
Clean performance scoring
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This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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