Olivia Rodrigo - stupid song | Drum Sheet Music (PDF + MIDI + XML + Audio)
Refine your hi-hat articulation and rhythmic precision with this high-accuracy, intermediate drum transcription.
This package includes everything you need to play "stupid song" by Olivia Rodrigo. Designed for intermediate players, this score breaks down the nuanced hi-hat phrasing that drives the track's energetic rhythm, offering an excellent workout for fast 16th-note subdivisions.
What’s Included:
- 📄 High-Quality PDF Score: Professional drum notation created with Finale, clean and easy to read. (Olivia_Rodrigo_stupid_song_Score.pdf)
- 🎹 MIDI File: Full drum MIDI data for easy integration into Cubase or Superior Drummer 3. (Olivia_Rodrigo_stupid_song_Drums.mid)
- 🎼 MusicXML File: Universal notation format for importing into MuseScore, Sibelius, or Finale. (Olivia_Rodrigo_stupid_song_Score.xml)
- 🥁 Drum_Demo (Audio): A dedicated drums-only reference track to help you hear the exact placement of the rapidly shifting 16th-note hi-hat patterns. (Olivia_Rodrigo_stupid_song_Drum_Demo.mp3)
Song Details:
- Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
- Song: stupid song
- Tempo: 127 BPM
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Key Techniques: Complex hi-hat phrasing, rapid switching between eighth-sixteenth-sixteenth and sixteenth-sixteenth-eighth patterns, syncopated pop-punk grooves, steady hand coordination.
Practice Focus: The main technical objective of this score is mastering fast right-hand hi-hat control at 127 BPM. The groove avoids standard continuous 8th notes, forcing you to navigate rapidly shifting rhythmic groupings. You must seamlessly transition between an 8th note followed by two 16th notes and two 16th notes followed by an 8th note. This requires precise articulation, strict stick control, and a strong internal clock to ensure the kick and snare remain solidly in the pocket while the hi-hat executes these syncopated subdivisions. Use the included Drum_Demo to isolate these hi-hat patterns before playing the full drum set at tempo.
