Lock into the ultimate hard rock pocket with this highly accurate sheet music for "Back in Black" by AC/DC.

Originally performed by the legendary Phil Rudd on the monumental 1980 album Back in Black, this transcription exactly maps out the iconic backbeat and massive ensemble hits exactly as they were recorded.

Transcription Details:

Artist: AC/DC

Song: Back in Black

Album: Back in Black

Original Drummer: Phil Rudd

Transcribed by: Lucas Ventura

Format: High-Quality PDF Download

Rudd’s playing on "Back in Black" is the gold standard for less-is-more drumming—it is a fundamentally simple groove delivered with maximum swagger. Through the verses, the drums relentlessly tag the iconic guitar riff, perfectly mirroring the syncopated hits to give the track its massive, punchy feel. When the bridge arrives, the rhythm section kicks into high gear, locking in for tight, aggressive unison hits with the guitars before going absolutely wild. This clean, easy-to-read transcription takes the guesswork out of the phrasing, letting you focus entirely on the attitude and laying down that immovable AC/DC foundation.