Full Percussion Score Paper - 8 Systems PDF

How to Notate Drum and Percussion Parts on Staff Paper?

This free printable full percussion score paper features 8 staves per US Letter page with 3-line percussion. The compact staff size suits students, hobbyists and working musicians. Print it instantly or save it as a PDF — no signup and no email required.

A standard staff height balances writing comfort with usable density — enough room to place notes and dynamics clearly, while still fitting a full exercise or a complete short piece on one page.

Three-line percussion staves match the compact notation style used for drum kit, letting you place hi-hat, snare and kick on dedicated lines without the clutter of a full five-line staff.

Specifications

• Clef: 3-Line Percussion
• Staves per page: 8
• Staff height: 48px (compact)
• Bar lines: No
• Paper size: US Letter (8.5" x 11")
• Orientation: Portrait

Perfect For

• Drum-kit and percussion notation
• Music composition and songwriting
• Music theory homework and dictation exercises
• Classroom teaching materials
• Students and professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this staff paper really free to download and print?

Yes — Full Percussion Score Paper - 8 Systems is 100% free. Click Download PDF to save a real full-percussion-score.pdf file, or print straight from your browser. There is no signup, no email gate and no watermark.

What paper size and orientation should I use?

This template is sized for US Letter (8.5" x 11") in Portrait orientation. In your print dialog, choose Actual Size or set the scale to 100% so the staff dimensions stay accurate, and turn off browser headers and footers.

What can I write on 3-line percussion staff paper?

3-Line Percussion manuscript paper works for any instrument that reads that clef, from composition and theory exercises to songwriting and classroom handouts. You can also choose a blank no-clef version if you want to add the clef yourself.