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Intermediate drums sheet music for "Dance Of The Nymphs" by Terry Oldfield, in D minor at about 94 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "Dance Of The Nymphs" by Terry Oldfield

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Dance Of The Nymphs” by Terry Oldfield.

Dance Of The Nymphs by Terry Oldfield
Drums Sheet Music

PercussionMid-staff range

The drums part reads from percussion, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreambient · new age · contemporary classical
Moodethereal · melancholic · contemplative
Signatureevocative ambient soundscape
D minor
Key
94
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
Dsus2
E
Esus4
Amaj/5
D
Dmaj9
N
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

flute
lead melodic voice, lyrical and expressive
string ensemble
lush, sustained pads and counter‑melodies, providing harmonic depth
piano
sparse, resonant chords and arpeggios, adding harmonic richness
synth pads
soft, evolving textures that fill the stereo field
percussion
subtle, atmospheric percussive elements that accentuate phrasing without driving rhythm
Album & artist
ALBUM

Cascade (1986)

An ambient new age record on which Oldfield plays panpipes, bamboo flute, alto flute, bass flute, and synthesizer, all composed and performed by him. The result is a slow, spacious listen rooted in the natural, flowing qualities those instruments suggest.

All of Cascade
Artist

Terry Oldfield

Terry Oldfield is an English new age composer and musician born on 12 August 1949, and a brother of Mike Oldfield and Sally Oldfield. He plays flute across several styles including bamboo, alto, and bass flute, and has built a career around meditative and ambient instrumental music. Over the course of his career he has composed music for more than 80 film and television productions and sold over two million albums.

All Terry Oldfield songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Dance Of The Nymphs" in?

"Dance Of The Nymphs" by Terry Oldfield is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Dance Of The Nymphs"?

"Dance Of The Nymphs" plays at around 94 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Dance Of The Nymphs"?

The core progression is A, Dsus2, E, Esus4, Amaj/5, and D, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Dance Of The Nymphs"?

The recording features flute, string ensemble, piano, synth pads, and percussion.

Can I get "Dance Of The Nymphs" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Dance Of The Nymphs" by Terry Oldfield, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Dance Of The Nymphs" drums sheet music easy to play?

"Dance Of The Nymphs" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 94 BPM in D minor with 9 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 "Dance Of The Nymphs" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Dance Of The Nymphs" 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 "Dance Of The Nymphs" on?

"Dance Of The Nymphs" appears on Cascade (1986).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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