Usually starts with percussion or light hats before the full kit enters.

While many drummers learn by ear, having the actual drum sheet music for "Hey Soul Sister" ensures you don’t miss the subtle ghost notes or the specific cymbal crashes that define the studio recording. It’s an excellent way to practice reading notation while playing a song that everyone in the audience will recognize.

Repeat chorus groove, then a final crash and on the last “Hey!”

When searching for quality notation for this track, ensure your sheet music includes these specific sections:

The hi-hat work should be tight. Avoid letting the cymbals wash out the melody.

"Here we go... just a shy guy looking for a two-ply..." This section demands stamina. The sheet music will explicitly call for with the tip of the stick.