Winning a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1978, “Hotel California” is the title track from Eagles’ fifth studio album and arguably the band’s most-loved song. Don Henley’s dynamic drumming-style flows throughout this easy-going rock song. Including stand-out drum fills on the toms, an escape from straight eighth-notes on the hi-hat, and decisive accents throughout, this is an important song for any drummer to learn to play. Our drum sheet music for Hotel California reflects a note-for-note transcription of Henley’s playing on the recorded album, including all drum fills, beats, dynamics and articulations. Play like Henley today!
Winning a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1978, “Hotel California” is the title track from Eagles’ fifth studio album and arguably the band’s most-loved song. Don Henley’s dynamic drumming-style flows throughout this easy-going rock song. Including stand-out drum fills on the toms, an escape from straight eighth-notes on the hi-hat, and decisive accents throughout, this is an important song for any drummer to learn to play. Our drum sheet music for Hotel California reflects a note-for-note transcription of Henley’s playing on the recorded album, including all drum fills, beats, dynamics and articulations. Play like Henley today!
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