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By Billy Joel. By Billy Joel. Arranged by The Ninja. This edition: pdf. Pop, Rock. Score. 3 pages. The Ninja #1285961. Published by The Ninja (A0.1722906).Enjoy this professionally arranged drum sheet music and transcription for the timeless hit “Uptown Girl” by the legendary American singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel, from his celebrated 1983 album An Innocent Man. This sheet music features a simplified arrangement and full drum transcription, carefully designed to capture the upbeat, catchy, and retro-inspired energy of one of Billy Joel’s most popular and enduring songs.
“Uptown Girl” is a vibrant blend of rock, soft rock, pop rock, and doo-wop influences, with an infectious rhythm that has made it a favorite across generations. The drumming is lively, steady, and playful, providing the driving force that keeps the track moving with its signature bounce and groove. This drum notation highlights the essential grooves, accents, and rhythmic patterns that define the song, making it approachable for beginner and intermediate drummers, while still authentic enough for advanced players seeking a faithful performance version.
The transcription includes every key section of the song, from the snappy intro to the energetic verses, playful fills, and the toe-tapping choruses that embody the charm of early 1980s pop-rock drumming. The simplified arrangement makes it ideal for drum students, hobbyists, and performers looking for a fun and accessible way to learn and play this classic hit, while still maintaining the stylistic accuracy of the original recording.
This sheet music is perfect for private practice, drum lessons, school concerts, cover band performances, recitals, and music education settings. Teachers will find it a great resource to introduce students to pop-rock and doo-wop-inspired drumming, focusing on timekeeping, consistency, and musicality within a lighthearted and upbeat context.
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Bring the joyful, retro-inspired energy of “Uptown Girl” to your drumming library with this professional and accessible sheet music arrangement—ideal for Billy Joel fans, drum students, and musicians who want to relive one of the most iconic pop rock songs of the 1980s.
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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