Product Description
Step into the delicate yet powerful world of Taylor Swifts early pop crossover era with this simplified drum arrangement and complete transcription of Treacherous, one of the most intimate and emotionally resonant tracks from her acclaimed 2012 album Red. This arrangement has been carefully created for beginner to intermediate drummers, preserving the subtle beauty and heartfelt rhythm of the original while making it accessible and musically enriching for students, performers, and educators.
Treacherous is a soft, vulnerable ballad that builds into a sweeping emotional crescendo blending pop, folk, and adult contemporary influences. The original drum part is sparse, sensitive, and nuanced, using light textures and minimalistic patterns to support the growing intensity of the song. In this simplified transcription, the key elements are maintained: gentle cymbal work, subtle snare articulation, and dynamic builds that reflect the emotional evolution of the arrangement.
Every section of the song intro, verses, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, instrumental interludes, and outro is clearly notated using easy-to-read drum set notation. This chart is ideal for those looking to develop control, expression, and restraint on the drum kit perfect for music students, private lessons, band rehearsals, and live acoustic performances.
This arrangement also serves as a valuable tool for drummers wanting to explore dynamics, song structure, and emotive phrasing within the context of a singer-songwriter style. Whether youre a Taylor Swift fan, a classic pop-rock drummer, or an instructor looking to teach tasteful ballad drumming, this transcription delivers both beauty and simplicity in one package.
This product is officially licensed and available as an instant digital download, ready to be published and sold via ArrangeMe, Sheet Music Plus, and Sheet Music Direct. Add Treacherous to your drum sheet music collection today and experience the art of emotional storytelling through rhythm and restraint.
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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.