Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Apparently” by J. Cole.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014)
Named after the address of the house Cole grew up in, the album is built around themes of memory, youth, and the cost of chasing success. It won Album of the Year at the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards and was eventually certified six times platinum by the RIAA.
All of 2014 Forest Hills DriveJ. Cole
J. Cole (Jermaine Lamarr Cole) is a rapper, singer, and producer born in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2009 and built a following through a mix of introspective lyricism and self-produced beats. His music draws heavily on personal biography, touching on class, ambition, and life in the American South.
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Good to know
What key is "Apparently" in?
"Apparently" by J. Cole is in D minor.
What is the tempo of "Apparently"?
"Apparently" plays at around 67 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Apparently"?
The core progression is B♭maj7, Am, Am7, A7, C, and B♭, built around the D minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Apparently"?
The recording features drums, bass, piano, synth pads, and vocals.
Can I get "Apparently" drums sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Apparently" by J. Cole, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Apparently" drums sheet music easy to play?
"Apparently" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 67 BPM in D minor 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 "Apparently" drums sheet music?
Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Apparently" 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 "Apparently" on?
"Apparently" appears on 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014).
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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
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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.
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