Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music and Full Drum Transcription Im So Blue by Michael Jackson (1987/2012) From the Album Bad 25
This is a professionally engraved simplified drum sheet music and full drum transcription for Im So Blue by Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, originally recorded in 1987 and officially released as part of the Bad 25 anniversary edition in 2012. This arrangement is designed for beginner to intermediate drummers, educators, and fans of Jacksons timeless grooves, delivering both a simplified approach and a full studio-style transcription of this beautiful and introspective track.
Im So Blue is a smooth, emotional ballad that blends the signature elements of pop, R&B, and funk, layered with soulful vocal melodies and lush instrumentation. The drum part is subtle and understatedyet essential in creating the songs relaxed atmosphere. It features tasteful hi-hat work, gentle backbeats, and expressive phrasing, offering drummers the perfect opportunity to develop touch, feel, and dynamic control.
This product includes:
A simplified drum arrangement, crafted for newer players and students, capturing the core groove and essential structure in a clear, approachable format.
A full, studio-accurate transcription, notating every nuance of the original rhythm, including ghost notes, hi-hat dynamics, syncopation, and fills.
All major song sectionsintro, verse, chorus, instrumental break, and outroare clearly labeled and professionally formatted, making this chart ideal for practice, teaching, rehearsals, and live performances. Whether youre working on control and finesse, preparing for a performance, or studying Jacksons ballad-style grooves, this sheet gives you the tools to capture the emotional weight and rhythmic finesse of Im So Blue.
This transcription is perfect for music educators, students of all ages, pop and R&B drummers, and Michael Jackson tribute musicians who want to go deeper into his unreleased and rare catalog.
Product Features:
Includes both simplified and full drum transcription
Based on the original studio recording released on Bad 25 (2012)
Originally recorded in 1987 during the Bad album sessions
Suitable for beginner and intermediate drummers
Clear and professional notation for teaching, learning, and performing
Ideal for pop, R&B, and slow-groove drumming practice
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