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Intermediate drums sheet music for "Piddily Patter Patter" by Nappy Brown, in A♭ major at about 187 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "Piddily Patter Patter" by Nappy Brown

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Piddily Patter Patter” by Nappy Brown.

Piddily Patter Patter by Nappy Brown
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

Genrejazz · swing · big band
Moodplayful · energetic · cheerful
Signatureclassic swing with a modern twist
A♭ major
Key
187
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
A♭
E♭7
C♯
B♭7
B♭m7
A♭7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, driving swing kit with crisp ride cymbal
vocals
male lead with a clear, expressive, slightly theatrical timbre
bass
walking upright bassline that anchors the groove
piano
bright, syncopated comping and melodic fills
trumpet
brassy, punchy lead lines and call‑and‑response riffs
saxophone
smooth, melodic counter‑melodies and solo passages
Album & artist
ALBUM

Night Time Is the Right Time (2002)

A compilation released on Savoy Records drawing from Brown's classic 1950s recordings, produced during that era by figures like Ozzie Cadena and Fred Mendelsohn. It gathers the raw, big-voiced R&B performances that defined his early career.

All of Night Time Is the Right Time
Artist

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, born Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1929, was a blues and R&B shouter whose powerful voice made him one of the more distinctive figures in 1950s rhythm and blues. He scored several top ten R&B singles during that decade and is widely credited as a connecting thread between early R&B and soul music. After years away from recording, he returned to performing in the 1980s and continued making music into his later years.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Piddily Patter Patter" in?

"Piddily Patter Patter" by Nappy Brown is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Piddily Patter Patter"?

"Piddily Patter Patter" plays at around 187 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Piddily Patter Patter"?

The core progression is N, A♭, E♭7, C♯, B♭7, and B♭m7, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Piddily Patter Patter"?

The recording features drums, bass, piano, trumpet, saxophone, and vocals.

Can I get "Piddily Patter Patter" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Piddily Patter Patter" by Nappy Brown, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Piddily Patter Patter" drums sheet music easy to play?

"Piddily Patter Patter" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 187 BPM in A♭ major with 7 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Piddily Patter Patter" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Piddily Patter Patter" 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 "Piddily Patter Patter" on?

"Piddily Patter Patter" appears on Night Time Is the Right Time (2002).

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