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By Bruno Mars. By Christopher Brody Brown; James Fauntleroy II; Jeremy Reeves; Jonathan Yip; Peter Gene Hernandez (Mars); Philip Lawrence II; Ray Charles McCullough II; Ray Romulus. Arranged by The Ninja. This edition: pdf. Funk, Pop, R & B, Reggae, Soul. Score. 3 pages. The Ninja #1458658. Published by The Ninja (A0.1900453).Experience the smooth, luxurious, and groove-driven modern R&B sound with this simplified sheet music arrangement and complete drum transcription for “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars from the album 24K Magic released in 2016. This arrangement captures the silky R&B groove, refined funk influences, laid-back rhythmic pocket, and polished contemporary pop production that define one of Bruno Mars’ most stylish and award-winning hits.
“That’s What I Like” blends elements of contemporary R&B, pop, funk, soul, disco-funk, hip-hop influenced pop, and smooth dance-pop into a sophisticated groove-based composition built on tight rhythmic patterns, syncopated percussion, warm bass lines, and minimal yet highly effective instrumentation. The song features a relaxed tempo, silky harmonic progression, and a clean, radio-ready production style that emphasizes groove, space, and vocal expression.
This simplified arrangement preserves the essential musical structure and recognizable identity of the original recording while presenting an accessible interpretation focused on harmonic groove, rhythmic foundation, melodic phrasing, and smooth R&B atmosphere. The arrangement highlights the core musical elements while simplifying selected sections for easier readability and performance.
The included drum transcription recreates the subtle rhythmic details of the original production, including tight kick patterns, soft snare accents, hi-hat groove variations, ghost notes, light syncopation, and tasteful fills that support the song’s relaxed yet infectious pocket. The notation reflects a precise, groove-controlled drumming style commonly found in modern R&B and contemporary pop productions.
“That’s What I Like” is widely recognized for its smooth groove, catchy vocal phrasing, and minimalist yet powerful production style. The song combines classic R&B influences with modern pop sensibilities, creating a warm, luxurious, and danceable listening experience that became a global chart success.
The track features silky R&B textures, layered rhythmic movement, warm bass-driven groove, and polished studio production that contribute to its relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere. Its combination of funk, soul, and contemporary R&B influences makes it one of Bruno Mars’ most iconic and commercially successful recordings.
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