Product Description
Title: Simplified Drum Sheet Music + Full Drum Transcription Dear My Closest Friend by Flyleaf (2010) Christian Rock / Alternative Rock / Emotional Ballad Drum Arrangement PDF Download
Experience the emotional depth and raw spiritual energy of alternative Christian rock with this professionally created simplified drum arrangement and full drum transcription of Dear My Closest Friend by Flyleaf, featured on their 2010 album Remember to Live. This beautiful and introspective song captures the bands heartfelt lyrical honesty and haunting melodic textures, supported by subtle, atmospheric drumming that enhances its prayer-like mood.
This downloadable PDF includes:
A simplified drum arrangement suitable for beginner and intermediate players
A complete transcription of the original drum part as recorded in the studio
Clean, professional standard drum notation, perfect for performance or practice
Ideal for drummers looking to combine emotional expression with technical discipline, this sheet music captures the soft dynamics, slow tempo, and spiritual sensitivity that define Flyleafs unique sound.
About the Song:
Dear My Closest Friend is a deep, contemplative piece in Flyleafs catalog, known for its vulnerable lyrics and worshipful tone. Appearing on the Remember to Live EP, the song reflects the bands roots in Christian rock, alternative rock, and post-grunge. The drums play a critical supporting rolenever overpowering, but instead creating space, mood, and movement. The performance includes gentle cymbal washes, minimalist snare, and emotionally timed kick work, making it a perfect song for developing musical maturity and dynamic control.
Product Features:
Full note-for-note drum transcription of Dear My Closest Friend by Flyleaf
Includes a simplified version for students, beginners, or worship teams
Professionally engraved standard drum notation (PDF format printable or tablet-friendly)
Covers every section: intro, verses, chorus, instrumental interludes, and outro
Based on the original 2010 studio version from Remember to Live
Suitable for live worship, rock ballad performance, or drum education settings
Instant digital download
Ideal For:
Beginner to intermediate drummers learning slow, emotional rock ballads
Drum teachers exploring dynamics, control, and expressive phrasing
Musicians in worship teams, Christian bands, and church settings
Fans of Flyleaf and faith-based alternative rock
Cover bands, tribute acts, or session drummers performing Flyleafs repertoire
Educational Value:
This arrangement emphasizes restraint, tone, and emotion, making it a great resource for learning how to play for the song. Students will work on soft snare techniques, ambient cymbal textures, and timing with vocal phrasingessential skills for professional drummers in acoustic, worship, and rock ballad settings.
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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.