20th Century Fox Fanfare
The instantly recognizable drum intro for the 20th Century Fox fanfare has been psyching-up movie-goers since the 1930s.
The above notation represents the two-measure snare and bass drum intro. The notes with a ‘Z’ on the stem should be played with buzzed, alternating sixteenth-notes to create a smooth, closed roll.
Below, each buzz-stroke and the sticking has been included.
Over the decades, the fanfare has evolved. Check out the clip below to witness how the fanfare (and logo) changed through the decades.
Author
Steve Ley is a professional drummer, teacher, writer and Sheet Music Team Director for Online Drummer. He studied at the Australian National University, graduating with a Diploma of Music specializing in jazz performance.
