Whatever stage you're at in your drumming journey, there's always a next level to reach. Whether you're working out a song you've always wanted to play, preparing material for a band, or looking to sharpen a specific area of your technique, Drumscore's services are here to help you get there.
Everything is made to order by Dan — a working drummer and transcriptionist with years of experience supporting players from complete beginners through to working professionals. All work is done by ear and to your exact specifications, and pricing is based on a straightforward rate of $15 per hour so you'll always receive a clear quote before any work begins.
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No drummer's learning journey is the same and everyone hits different roadblocks along the way. Below are the most common ways Dan helps customers move forward — if you're not sure which service fits your needs, just get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.
Custom Transcription
Struggling to learn a song and need some help? From short one-bar extracts of a groove or fill through to complete full-song transcriptions, we can provide the sheet music you need in standard drum kit notation.
- What you get
- A professionally notated PDF of the requested material. Audio and MIDI files can also be provided on request.
- Pricing
- Most single-song transcriptions fall in the $10–$20 range. Longer or more complex songs cost more, and simple one-bar extracts start at $5. You'll always receive a quote before work begins.
- Turnaround
- Average wait time is 3 working days. During busy periods this can be up to two weeks — you'll always be kept informed.
- How to order
- Email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the song title, artist, and any specific sections you need.
Transcription & Playing Guides
Need more than just the notes? A playing guide goes beyond transcription to give you a full walkthrough of a song — explaining techniques, counting, sticking, and anything else you need to actually play the parts.
Guides are completely customised to your specifications. You can provide detailed requirements upfront or add them in after the initial guide is completed. Audio and MIDI files can be included if needed.
- Example
- Download a free example guide for Green Day's Wake Me Up When September Ends to see the level of detail involved.
- Pricing
- Most guides fall in the $20–$60 range depending on song length and complexity.
- How to order
- Email
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Drum Music Arrangement
Do you have an existing piece of drum music that needs adapting? Whether you're in a tribute or function band that needs a song tweaked to fit your setup, need a clean ending for a song that originally fades out, or want a drum part for an original song rewritten to sit better in the mix — we can help.
Common requests include:
- Rearranging endings for live performance
- Adapting parts to suit a different drummer's style or ability level
- Rewriting parts for original songs that aren't quite working
- Pricing
- Simple tweaks such as rewriting an ending start from around $5. Full arrangements requiring significant rewriting are priced on time at $15/hour.
- How to order
- Email
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Composition & Advice
Need a drum part written from scratch, or want a second opinion on something you've already written?
- Free advice
- We're happy to offer constructive feedback on drum parts over email at no charge. Send a link to a video or an audio clip and we'll give you honest, practical suggestions on how to improve it. We can also advise on which rudiments or exercises would help with specific parts of a song — again free of charge.
- Custom composition
- Are you a songwriter without a drummer? We can write an electronic drum part and provide a MIDI file you can mix into your track. For a higher fee we can record a live part in the studio, including video of the session and full transcriptions of all parts. Studio hire costs are included in the quote.
- Pricing
- Email feedback is free. MIDI composition starts from $30 depending on complexity. Live studio recordings are quoted individually.
- How to order
- Email
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Worksheet Creation
Need a custom practice worksheet built around your specific goals? All worksheets are created to your exact brief — from broad targets like "I want to improve my grooves in 4/4" to highly specific requests like "I'm learning a Dream Theater song and bars 12, 15, and 23 are killing me."
Worksheets are a cost-effective way to get targeted practice material without commissioning a full guide.
- Pricing
- Most worksheets start from $5. Multi-page worksheets are priced on time at $15/hour.
- How to order
- Email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with as much detail as you can about what you want to work on.
Copy Up Service
Have you already created a rough transcription and want it professionally notated? Whether it's teaching notes you've scribbled down, a part you've worked out by ear, or a drum part for your band's original song, we'll copy it up into clean, professional drum notation to your exact specifications.
This service is also available for video lessons — we can provide an accompanying transcription in a format that works as either printed notes or a small graphic embedded in your video.
- Pricing
- Simple single-page copy-ups start from $5. Larger projects are priced on time at $15/hour.
- How to order
- Email
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I'm not sure which service I need — can I ask before committing?
- Absolutely. Email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with details of what you're trying to achieve and we'll advise on the best approach. Basic questions are always answered free of charge. - What am I paying for?
- The time it takes to create the material — all PDFs are provided as part of the service. Pricing is based on a rate of $15 per hour of work, and you'll always receive a clear quote before any work begins.
- How does pricing work?
- Everything is priced on time at $15/hour. Factors that affect how long a job takes include: the length and complexity of the song or material, the quality of the original recording, and how much detail is required. You'll receive an honest quote upfront based on your specific request.
- Do you use AI in your work?
- No AI is used in the creation of any material. Everything is done by ear by Dan using Sibelius. AI tools are used for other aspects of running the site, but not in the content itself.
- What forms of payment do you take?
- Currently PayPal only. If you don't have a PayPal account we can send an eBill that can be paid by card through their secure system without needing an account.
- How long does it take?
- It varies depending on the complexity of the request and how many jobs are in the queue. The average wait time from request to delivery is 3 working days, though during busy periods this can extend to a maximum of two weeks. You'll always be kept informed of progress.
- What format does my material come in?
- PDF by default. Graphic formats (GIF, JPEG, PNG) and MIDI can also be provided on request.
- What if I have questions or see an error after receiving my material?
- If there's anything you're unsure about or not happy with, just get in touch and we'll talk you through it and make any necessary changes. Support is part of the service.
- Will my transcription be added to the Drumscore collection?
- Yes, but not for a minimum of one month after your request is completed. If you'd prefer your transcription not to be added to the collection, just let us know when you place your request.