Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Breakin' Down” by Skid Row.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Subhuman Race (1995)
The third Skid Row studio album, released on Atlantic Records on March 28, 1995, it turned out to be the last record with singer Sebastian Bach and drummer Rob Affuso. It received positive reviews but sold less than the band's earlier work, arriving during a period when hard rock had lost much of its commercial footing.
All of Subhuman RaceSkid Row
Skid Row is a heavy metal and hard rock band formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey, by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave Sabo. They built their reputation on aggressive guitar work and the powerful vocals of singer Sebastian Bach, scoring multi-platinum records with their first two albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the decades but has remained active, putting out music into the 2020s.
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Good to know
What key is "Breakin' Down" in?
"Breakin' Down" by Skid Row is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Breakin' Down"?
"Breakin' Down" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Breakin' Down"?
The core progression is C, Am7, G, F, Am, and A7, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Breakin' Down"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and synth pads.
Can I get "Breakin' Down" drums sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Breakin' Down" by Skid Row, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Breakin' Down" drums sheet music easy to play?
"Breakin' Down" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 100 BPM in C major with 7 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Breakin' Down" drums sheet music?
Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Breakin' Down" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Breakin' Down" on?
"Breakin' Down" appears on Subhuman Race (1995).
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