Drum Sheet – Coeur de Pirate – Ensemble

Artist : Coeur De Pirate
song : Ensemble
Album : Coeur de Pirate – 2008
Style – Tempo – Signature – Length : Pop – 131 – 12/8 – 2:19
Musician : Joseph Perrault
pages : 2
Version : Album
Level : Beginner

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Ensemble” by Cœur de Pirate is a shimmering piece of indie pop that beautifully blends emotional vulnerability with rhythmic finesse — and for fans of drums, it’s a quiet revelation. Released in 2008 on her self-titled debut album, the track helped establish Béatrice Martin (a.k.a. Cœur de Pirate) as a fresh voice in the French-speaking music world. While her piano and vocals take center stage, the drumming is what gives the song its heartbeat — subtle, steady, and full of emotional nuance.

The song was composed in Montreal, where Béatrice began writing deeply personal songs in French after years of performing in punk and hardcore bands. “Ensemble” was born out of that contrast: delicate, introspective lyrics paired with arrangements that carried more rhythmic weight than one might expect from a piano-driven ballad. The songwriting came together quickly, with Béatrice laying down the piano and vocal melodies first. The goal was to create something tender and intimate, but also dynamic — and that’s where the drums come in.

The production, led by David Brunet, embraced a stripped-back aesthetic. The drums on “Ensemble” are mixed with a light touch, but they’re never passive. The kick drum is soft but consistent, like a gentle push forward. The snare has a brushed feel — not aggressive, but present — and the hi-hats are airy, giving the track lift without adding weight. What makes the drumming shine here is its restraint: the groove always serves the emotion of the song, never breaking the mood or overpowering the piano and voice.

The album was recorded in Quebec, mostly in small studios that allowed Béatrice and her collaborators to maintain a close, almost homemade atmosphere. The drum tracks were handled with care, often recorded live with minimal editing to keep the natural feel intact.

Ensemble” became a fan favorite and was performed on several key stages, from small venues in Quebec to television performances in France and Belgium. In live versions, the drummer often adds a bit more energy to the beat, allowing the song to swell with the crowd’s emotion — but always keeping that same sense of lightness and timing.

For drum fans, “Ensemble” is a study in subtlety. It’s not about flashy fills — it’s about using rhythm to support fragility, to underline longing, and to remind us that even the softest songs need a solid pulse underneath.

Sample drum sheet of Ensemble by Coeur de Pirate

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