Capture the unique feel of a glam rock anthem with this highly accurate sheet music for "Starman" by David Bowie.

Originally performed by Mick "Woody" Woodmansey on the 1972 masterpiece The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, this transcription charts out every nuanced rhythm and cymbal articulation exactly as it was recorded.

Transcription Details:

• Artist: David Bowie

• Song: Starman

• Album: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

• Original Drummer: Mick Woodmansey

• Transcribed by: Lucas Ventura

• Format: High-Quality PDF Download

Woody’s approach to "Starman" is brilliantly unorthodox. Instead of settling into a static pattern, he creatively fluctuates the beat throughout the verses, keeping the rhythm section dynamic and conversational. As the song opens up, he leans heavily on expressive, open hi-hat work to drive the grooves, giving the track its signature airy, uplifting feel. This clean, easy-to-read transcription breaks down his fluid phrasing, taking the guesswork out of navigating the song's shifting musical landscape.