Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas Is You | Drum Sheet Music (PDF + MIDI + XML + Audio)

Bring the ultimate holiday anthem to your drums with this high-accuracy transcription!

This package includes everything you need to play "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey. Tailored specifically for beginners, this score serves as a great introduction to swing-feel timing and triplet subdivisions.

What’s Included:

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

Song Details:

• Artist: Mariah Carey
• Song: All I Want for Christmas Is You
• Tempo: 150 BPM
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Key Techniques: Shuffle groove feel, 12/8 time concepts, basic triplet fills, upbeat tempo endurance.

Practice Focus: Despite the fast 150 BPM tempo, the foundation of this song is highly accessible and predictable. Your primary goal is to master the underlying triplet rhythm that gives the track its signature bounce. The score features numerous triplet fills that roll naturally across the kit, helping you build confidence with 3-note subdivisions without overcomplicating your hand patterns. Use the Drum_Demo and MIDI files to slow down the groove and nail the holiday swing!