Product Description
Experience one of the most powerful and emotionally uplifting ballads of all time with this simplified drum arrangement and full transcription of The Greatest Love of All by the legendary Whitney Houston, from her groundbreaking 1985 debut album Whitney Houston. This arrangement is designed especially for beginner to intermediate drummers, offering an accessible yet expressive version of this iconic track perfect for practice, education, and performance.
Originally composed by Michael Masser and Linda Creed, The Greatest Love of All became a global anthem of self-respect and inner strength thanks to Whitney Houstons soaring vocals and heartfelt delivery. While the drums in this classic are subtle and understated, they play an essential role in building emotional momentum, anchoring the arrangement with tasteful fills, gentle cymbal swells, and a steady, supportive pulse.
This drum transcription provides a clean and clear layout of all song sections intro, verses, choruses, bridge, and finale written in easy-to-read drum notation. The simplified groove is crafted to reflect the original mood and pacing of the song while keeping it manageable for developing drummers or those new to performing ballads in a pop-soul context.
Ideal for music educators, private lessons, drum students, worship bands, or any drummer looking to master dynamics and emotional phrasing on the drum set. This transcription allows you to practice restraint, timing, and sensitive playing essential elements for performing ballads with feeling and finesse.
Whether you're studying Whitneys music or preparing a performance for a recital or tribute, this officially licensed drum sheet music will help you deliver the heart of the song from behind the kit with both grace and strength.
This product is available as an instant digital download, compatible with ArrangeMe, Sheet Music Plus, and Sheet Music Direct. Add The Greatest Love of All to your drumming library today and discover the rhythm behind one of the most beloved ballads in pop music history.
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This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.