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Intermediate drums sheet music for "Detour" by The Who, in A minor at about 88 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "Detour" by The Who

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Detour” by The Who.

Detour by The Who
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

Genrerock · classic rock · blues rock
Moodenergetic · driving · rebellious
SignatureThe Who's classic rock anthem with a bluesy edge
A minor
Key
88
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
D7
Dm7
Dmaj7
Cm7
Cmaj7
Bm7
Bmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady 4/4 rock beat
electric guitar
distorted rhythm guitar laying down chunky power chords and bluesy riffs
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead voice with a gritty, powerful timbre, delivering the lyrics with raw intensity
organ
warm, sustained organ pads filling the harmonic background
Album & artist
ALBUM

WHO (2019)

The twelfth studio album by the Who and their first new studio record in thirteen years, featuring Daltrey and Townshend as the core duo. It mixes ballads, rock tracks, and electronic experimentation, and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200.

All of WHO
Artist

The Who

The Who are a British rock band formed in London in the early 1960s, built around vocalist Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend alongside bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. They helped shape hard rock and are credited with pioneering the rock opera as a format. Their music ranges from guitar-driven anthems to ambitious concept records, and they remain one of the most influential live acts in rock history.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Detour" in?

"Detour" by The Who is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Detour"?

"Detour" plays at around 88 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Detour"?

The core progression is A, D7, Dm7, Dmaj7, C♯m7, and Cmaj7, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Detour"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "Detour" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Detour" by The Who, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Detour" drums sheet music easy to play?

"Detour" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 88 BPM in A minor with 17 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 "Detour" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Detour" 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 "Detour" on?

"Detour" appears on WHO (2019).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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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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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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