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Intermediate drums sheet music for "30 Century Man" by Scott Walker, in A major at about 86 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "30 Century Man" by Scott Walker

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “30 Century Man” by Scott Walker.

30 Century Man by Scott Walker
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

Genreexperimental · art pop · avant‑garde
Moodmysterious · contemplative · dramatic
Signaturedramatic, theatrical, avant‑garde art pop
A major
Key
86
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
E7
Dsus2
G
E
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male baritone, deep and resonant, delivered in a theatrical, narrative style with clear enunciation
acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic foundation
electric bass
deep, resonant, often melodic, anchoring the low end
drums
steady, understated, driving the rhythm with a consistent 4/4 pulse
synth pads
lush, atmospheric, filling the stereo field with sustained textures
synth lead
bright, melodic, often echoing vocal phrases
Album & artist
ALBUM

Scott 3 (1969)

All of Scott 3
Artist

Scott Walker

All Scott Walker songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "30 Century Man" in?

"30 Century Man" by Scott Walker is in A major.

What is the tempo of "30 Century Man"?

"30 Century Man" plays at around 86 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "30 Century Man"?

The core progression is A, E7, Dsus2, G, and E, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "30 Century Man"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, synth pads, synth lead, and vocals.

Can I get "30 Century Man" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "30 Century Man" by Scott Walker, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "30 Century Man" drums sheet music easy to play?

"30 Century Man" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 86 BPM in A major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "30 Century Man" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "30 Century Man" 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 "30 Century Man" on?

"30 Century Man" appears on Scott 3 (1969).

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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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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