Taylor Swift - Last Christmas | Drum Sheet Music (PDF + MIDI + XML + Audio)

Play this beautiful holiday favorite with a high-accuracy drum transcription!

This package includes everything you need to learn "Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift. Specifically tailored for beginner-level drummers, this score strikes the perfect balance between an easy-to-follow main rhythm and creative ornamentations.

What’s Included:

• 📄 High-Quality PDF Score: Professional drum notation created with Finale, clean and easy to read. (Taylor_Swift_Last_Christmas_Score.pdf)
• 🎹 MIDI File: Full drum MIDI data for easy integration into your DAW, Cubase, or Superior Drummer 3. (Taylor_Swift_Last_Christmas_Drums.mid)
• 🎼 MusicXML File: Universal notation format for importing into MuseScore, Sibelius, or Finale. (Taylor_Swift_Last_Christmas_Score.xml)
• 🥁 Drum_Demo (Audio): A dedicated drums-only reference track to help you hear the precise placement of the fills. (Taylor_Swift_Last_Christmas_Drum_Demo.mp3)

Song Details:

• Artist: Taylor Swift
• Song: Last Christmas
• Tempo: 116 BPM
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Key Techniques: Simple rock/pop grooves, rich fill variations, steady time-keeping, smooth transitions.

Practice Focus: The beauty of this transcription lies in its layout. The core drum loop remains highly steady and predictable, which allows beginner students to build solid pocket confidence at 116 BPM. However, instead of repeating the same basic fills, the arrangement introduces frequent and colorful drum fills throughout the track. It is a perfect study piece for mastering coordination, fluid arm movements around the kit, and phrase changes. Use the included Drum_Demo to easily lock in with the performance tracking.