You Know What To Do by Carly Simon Drum Set - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1900577

This sheet music edition presents a simplified arrangement combined with a full drum transcription of “You Know What To Do,” performed by Carly Simon and originally featured on the album Hello Big Man (1983). The arrangement is written in a clear and accessible notation style, focusing on preserving the essential harmonic identity and rhythmic character of this pop/rock track while maintaining a clean, practical, and easy-to-read presentation.

The piano part is arranged in a simplified harmonic format, emphasizing the core chord progression and tonal movement that define the song. The harmonic structure is presented in a direct and uncluttered way, allowing the essential musical foundation to remain clear throughout the piece. Chord symbols are included to support flexible accompaniment and straightforward harmonic interpretation.

The vocal melody is carefully notated, following the original phrasing, melodic contour, and rhythmic placement as heard in the recording. The melodic line reflects the natural flow of the vocal performance, maintaining accuracy while ensuring readability and clarity in the notation.

Guitar chord symbols are included throughout the score, reinforcing the harmonic framework and providing additional accompaniment options. The chord language reflects the early-1980s pop/rock style associated with Carly Simon’s recording period, maintaining the original tonal direction and musical character.

The drum transcription provides a complete rhythmic breakdown of the original performance, including steady groove patterns, bass drum foundation, snare backbeat structure, hi-hat articulation, cymbal accents, and detailed fill passages. Each rhythmic element is carefully notated to reflect the original feel and groove development across the entire song.

The structure follows the original recording form, with clearly defined sections such as intro, verses, choruses, and transitions. Each section is organized to reflect changes in dynamics, instrumentation, and rhythmic intensity, ensuring a coherent representation of the full arrangement.

Drum notation is written using standard percussion symbols, including bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, toms, and cymbals, providing a complete representation of the original drum performance. The groove maintains a steady pop/rock foundation with subtle rhythmic variation and supportive accents.

The harmonic layout remains simplified and focused on clarity, prioritizing ease of reading while preserving the essential chord movement and tonal structure of the original composition. The rhythmic notation remains aligned with the original pulse and groove of the recording.

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