: Henley uses smooth, melodic tom-tom fills that often orchestration between the snare, rack toms, and floor toms. Sheet Music Resources
To emulate this, practice with a loop of the isolated drum track. Play your sheet music alongside Henley. Match not just his notes, but his touch . Play the cross-stick clicks with the butt end of the stick. Dampen your toms with moon gel or tape to get that dark, 1970s "room" sound. Eagles Hotel California Drum Sheet Music
Is this a hard song to play? Technically, no. Musically, it is one of the hardest songs in classic rock. : Henley uses smooth, melodic tom-tom fills that