Katy Perry - bandaids | Drum Sheet Music (PDF + MIDI + XML + Audio)

Lock into a solid, syncopated pop groove with this high-accuracy drum transcription!

This package includes everything you need to master "bandaids" by Katy Perry. Known for its deep pocket and consistent feel, this score captures the precise interplay of the rhythm section.

What’s Included:

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

Song Details:

• Artist: Katy Perry
• Song: bandaids
• Tempo: 94 BPM
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Key Techniques: 8th-note hi-hat grooves, 16th-note bass drum independence, dotted snare patterns, consistent pocket keeping.

Practice Focus: The main challenge of this track is maintaining a steady, repetitive groove without letting the timing slip. You will work on weaving 16th-note bass drum placements around a solid 8th-note hi-hat pulse, while locking in the syncopated dotted snare rhythm. Because the pattern is uniform across the song, it provides a perfect foundation for developing an airtight internal clock.