Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Living After Midnight” by Judas Priest.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Living After Midnight (1980)
Living After Midnight was released as a single from British Steel and became one of the band's signature tracks, built around a simple, driving riff and a party-ready chorus. It helped introduce Judas Priest to a much wider audience.
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Judas Priest are a heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. They helped define the sound and look of heavy metal through the late 1970s and 1980s, building a catalog of hard-riffing records with Rob Halford's wide-ranging vocals at the center. Over more than five decades they have gone through lineup changes and stylistic shifts but remained one of the most influential acts in the genre.
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Good to know
What key is "Living After Midnight" in?
"Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest is in E major.
What is the tempo of "Living After Midnight"?
"Living After Midnight" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Living After Midnight"?
The core progression is A, E, D, B, G, and F♯, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Living After Midnight"?
The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and vocals.
Can I get "Living After Midnight" drums sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Living After Midnight" drums sheet music easy to play?
"Living After Midnight" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in E 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 "Living After Midnight" drums sheet music?
Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Living After Midnight" 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 "Living After Midnight" on?
"Living After Midnight" appears on Living After Midnight (1980).
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