Bad Reputation – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – Drum Transcription | PDF download

Bad Reputation – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts released Bad Reputation in 1981 as the title track and lead single from their second studio album. The song is a classic rock anthem that embodies the spirit of defiance and nonconformity. With catchy guitar riffs, driving rhythm, and bold vocals from Jett, the song has become synonymous with her image and attitude. The lyrics of Bad Reputation speak to Jett’s determination to live life on her terms and refuse societal expectations. The chorus, I don’t give a damn about my bad reputation, has become an iconic rock and roll line. The song’s raw energy and empowering message have resonated with audiences, particularly women in rock music, symbolising individuality and rebellion. Bad Reputation was a breakthrough hit for Jett and the Blackhearts, cementing her status as a rock icon.

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Learning to read and play drum transcriptions is essential in your journey to becoming a better drummer. Not only is understanding the language of drumming and sheet music, in general, a superpower. It also allows you to play and perform new drum beats and songs without practising them or hearing them beforehand. Drum transcriptions will help you to understand a song’s structure better, improve your sight-reading skills and build a library of songs you can play straight away. Knowing how to read and play drum transcriptions can get you a job in multiple musical settings, as they rely heavily on sheet music. 

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About Me:

After finishing my master’s in drums & percussion and a bachelor’s in jazz studies, I started teaching music in my home country, Belgium. When commencing my world travels at the beginning of 2019, I took the opportunity to teach wherever my travels would bring me. Consequently, I have taught music and drum lessons in plenty of places over the past few years. I always did everything possible at every school to ensure my students had the best education possible. Moreover, I started to write Drum Lessons and Drum Transcriptions to give my students everything they need to become great musicians. One of those drum transcriptions is Bad Reputation by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.

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