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Drum Sheet Music Full Transcription and Simplified Drum Arrangement of Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground by The White Stripes (2001) Easy-to-Read Drum Score for Garage Rock, Punk Blues, Indie Rock, and Blues Rock Drummers
This professionally crafted drum sheet music product features a full transcription and simplified drum arrangement of the gritty and emotionally charged track Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground by the iconic American rock duo The White Stripes. Originally released on their critically acclaimed 2001 album White Blood Cells, this song is a cornerstone of the early 2000s garage rock revival and showcases the raw, minimalistic style that defines the bands sound.
The drum part, originally performed by Meg White, has been faithfully transcribed and adapted into a simplified, easy-to-read format, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate drummers who want to learn and perform this track with accuracy and confidence. The notation is presented in clean standard drum notation, highlighting the essential grooves, fills, transitions, and structural elements of the song while stripping away unnecessary complexity.
With a strong emphasis on crashing downbeats, kick/snare power patterns, and dynamic control, this arrangement helps players develop timing, endurance, and groove awareness. Its also a great tool for learning how to support a song musically with consistency and raw energy, just like Meg White does in the original recording.
Whether youre a student, drum teacher, garage rock drummer, cover band musician, or White Stripes fan, this sheet music is perfect for private lessons, rehearsals, live performances, recitals, or personal practice. It is designed to be both educational and performance-ready, helping players strengthen their fundamentals while engaging with one of the bands most powerful songs.
Complete drum sheet music transcription and simplified arrangement of Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground by The White Stripes
Based on the original recording from the 2001 album White Blood Cells
Includes intro, verses, choruses, breaks, dynamic crashes, and outro
Written in standard drum notation clear, clean, and ideal for beginners and intermediates
Captures Meg Whites minimalist, explosive, and emotionally driven drumming style
Features kick-snare-based grooves, powerful cymbal hits, and dynamic transitions
Perfect for developing timing, stamina, groove, and musical interpretation
Designed for education, performance, practice, band arrangements, and cover versions
Provides real-world application of garage rock, punk blues, and lo-fi alternative rock drumming
Suitable for all ages music schools, private teachers, self-learners, and stage performers
LEARNING & PERFORMANCE BENEFITS:
Learn to play in the authentic garage rock and punk blues tradition
Improve groove consistency, tempo control, and rhythmic accuracy
Build confidence in reading simplified notation and transitioning through song sections
Strengthen coordination, dynamic playing, and musical awareness
Play real music from a widely recognized, high-impact rock duo with minimalist instrumentation
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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.