Product Description
Bring the power and energy of 1980s rock to your drum kit with this simplified drum arrangement and full transcription of How Can I Refuse, the fiery and guitar-driven single by the legendary rock band Heart, from their 1983 album Passionworks. This chart is designed especially for beginner to intermediate drummers, offering a clear and accurate version of the original track while remaining approachable, educational, and ideal for practice, performance, and teaching.
How Can I Refuse marked a pivotal moment in Hearts musical journey fusing the raw power of hard rock with the polished sound of arena rock and pop influences. Anchored by Ann Wilsons commanding vocals, Nancy Wilsons sharp guitar work, and a relentless rhythm section, the song thrives on bold, punchy grooves that showcase tight drumming and musical control. This drum transcription captures that energy, with solid backbeats, driving eighth-note grooves, and tasteful fills, all carefully arranged to make the part playable for developing drummers without sacrificing its rock-and-roll intensity.
This full drum sheet music includes every key section of the song intro, verses, pre-choruses, choruses, bridge, and outro and is written in clean, readable notation to help drummers lock in the timing, dynamics, and feel that define the songs pulse. Whether youre preparing for a cover band set, a lesson, a school recital, or building your classic rock repertoire, this transcription delivers the structure and groove needed to perform with confidence.
Perfect for students, teachers, classic rock enthusiasts, and Heart fans, this chart serves as a great tool to study the evolution of rock drumming in the early 80s, especially in music led by strong female voices and powerful songwriting. How Can I Refuse is both rhythmically satisfying and emotionally charged, making it a standout addition to any drummers library.
This product is officially licensed and available as an instant digital download, fully compatible with ArrangeMe, Sheet Music Plus, and Sheet Music Direct. Add How Can I Refuse to your drum sheet music collection today and capture the electric pulse of Hearts Passionworks era one beat at a time.
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