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James Taylor Your Smiling Face Drum Kit: Sheet Music & Play-Along Tracks

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James Taylor Your Smiling Face Drum Kit: Sheet Music & Play-Along TracksCapture the Joyful Energy of James Taylor's "Your Smiling Face"! Bring a smile to your own face as you master this upbeat, infectious pop classic from one of America's most beloved singer songwriters. Released in September 1977 as the second single from the multi platinum album JT, "Your Smiling Face" became an instant hit, peaking at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Adult Contemporary chart . The song also reached #11 in Canada and remains

Capture the Joyful Energy of James Taylor's "Your Smiling Face"! 🥁

Bring a smile to your own face as you master this upbeat, infectious pop classic from one of America's most beloved singer-songwriters. Released in September 1977 as the second single from the multi-platinum album JT, "Your Smiling Face" became an instant hit, peaking at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Adult Contemporary chart . The song also reached #11 in Canada and remains a staple of Taylor's live performances to this day .

This comprehensive kit is meticulously crafted for drummers who want to master every groove, fill, and dynamic shift that makes this track so irresistible. The drum part, played by legendary session drummer Russ Kunkel, perfectly captures that classic 70s soft rock feel—tight, tasteful, and guaranteed to get audiences tapping their feet.

📥 HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL INSTANTLY GET INSIDE:

  • 🎼 PROFESSIONAL DRUM SHEET MUSIC (PDF): A high-quality, accurate transcription of the entire song, running approximately 2:43 . Every groove and fill is meticulously notated for easy reading, capturing Russ Kunkel's signature style—a perfect blend of simplicity and musicality.

  • 🎧 FULL ORIGINAL TRACK (MP3): The complete song for reference. Immerse yourself in the original recording, recorded at the Sound Factory in Los Angeles between March 15 and April 24, 1977 . Produced by legendary producer Peter Asher (who also worked with Linda Ronstadt and Cher), this track represents the pinnacle of 70s soft rock production .

  • ⏰ PRACTICE TRACK WITH METRONOME (MP3): Build rock-solid timing with this essential practice tool. The song moves at a comfortable tempo around 90 BPM in the key of E, Gb, and Ab . Perfect for developing that relaxed, confident feel that defines James Taylor's music.

  • 🥁 DRUMLESS BACKING TRACK (MP3): The ultimate play-along experience! Jam with the full band—acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, bass, and strings—as if you're in the studio with James Taylor and the legendary "Section" rhythm section. Perfect for practice, recording your own covers, or channeling that classic 70s soft rock vibe.

🌟 WHY THIS KIT IS A MUST-HAVE FOR EVERY DRUMMER:

  • ALL-IN-ONE CONVENIENCE: Four essential files in one quick download. No more searching for separate resources!

  • MASTER A CLASSIC 70s POP SONG: Add this iconic feel-good track to your repertoire—a song that audiences instantly recognize and love.

  • LEARN FROM A LEGENDARY DRUMMER: Russ Kunkel is one of the most recorded drummers in history, having played with James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, and countless others. His tasteful, supportive style is a masterclass in "playing for the song."

  • DEVELOP YOUR SOFT ROCK FEEL: The relaxed groove and tasteful fills are perfect for developing dynamics, touch, and musical sensitivity.

  • INSTANT ACCESS: Download immediately after purchase and start your practice session in minutes!

🎵 About the Song:

"Your Smiling Face" was written by James Taylor and released on his critically acclaimed album JT, which was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1978 . The song has an interesting backstory—while many assume it's a love song written for his then-wife Carly Simon, Taylor biographer Timothy White revealed that Taylor actually wrote it for their three-year-old daughter Sally . White described the song as a "pop sonnet" celebrating the joy of fatherhood .

Lines like "Isn't it amazing a man like me can feel this way?" reflect Taylor's genuine surprise at the happiness he found in his new family life . Rolling Stone critic Peter Herbst described the song as being "unabashedly happy," praising Taylor's vocal performance as "a pretty convincing rock singer" .

The song was produced by Peter Asher and recorded at the legendary Sound Factory studio in Los Angeles . A music video was made for the song—a rarity for the time period—showcasing Taylor in a live performance setting .

🎸 About the Drummer:

Russ Kunkel, affectionately known as one of the "Mellow Mafia" or "The Section" (along with bassist Leland Sklar, guitarist Danny Kortchmar, and pianist Craig Doerge), was the go-to drummer for the entire Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter scene. His drum part on "Your Smiling Face" is a perfect example of his style:

  • Tasteful and supportive — never overpowering the vocals

  • Solid groove — locks in perfectly with Sklar's bass

  • Subtle fills — adds just the right amount of excitement at key moments

Perfect for practice, gig preparation, or just a feel-good jam session. Click "Add to Cart" now and master this classic 70s pop gem!

📝 IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • This is a DIGITAL PRODUCT. No physical item will be shipped.

  • After purchase, you will receive a link to download the file.

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Sandra Dutson
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Worth the money.
It’s very nice. Good quality. Not cheap. Handles well. I’m very satisfied!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
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Chief
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
One of the best genral-purpose frothers out there, period
For the longest time, I've been looking for what seems like a unicorn -- something about the size of a mini-frother, but stronger than most. Almost a mini-submersion blender, really. And I still haven't found it. But the Maestri House frothers are about the closest thing I have found, which gives me hope that my unicorn might really exist someday. Unlike cheaper frothers that almost always warn you off from actually washing them, Maestri House makes theirs waterproof. Seriously, you can froth sloppy and get it all up in the whisk end of this, then rinse the whole thing under the faucet if you want to. I really don't recommend that for the speed ring at the top of this one, as a precaution and because it should never be necessary, but you can if you have to. Despite what I believe is cheaping out on the battery at just 1200mAh, it really can last a while, especially if you use it just once or twice a day. That it recharges using a USB-C connector is definitely a bonus. The speed ring at the top is great feature, overall. It turns on at a slow speed and lets you crank it all the way up to a speed that I still haven't found a good use for. This provides a lot of flexibility, from gentle mixing to full-on danger frothing. The included whisks can all be pretty handy. The whisk-whisk is good for things like two or three whole eggs, and the frother-whisk is good for general-purpose frothing. I really haven't figured out what the hook-whisk is for, because this isn't really made for handling any kind of dough, but it might work well for medium-to-thin batters. Generally speaking, I can easily recommend Maestri House frothers over just about any other handheld frother you're going to find. For completeness, though, there are a few things that I think could be improved upon: - The battery. Once you're into the $25+ range, I would expect a a high-current 2000mAh battery, for longevity and torque. - The speed ring is flexible, but depending on your dexterity and grip it can be tricky to operate when dialing in just the right speed, with just one hand. And there's no "Off" button, so you have to wind it down to "Off". For some reason I often end up spinning it the other way and making it go faster instead. Muscle memory should take over eventually, but still. A dedicated On/Off button would be handy. - For as beefy as this device feels, it doesn't handle thick liquids as well as I expected. The torque for basic mixing and frothing tasks is more than enough, but get this into thicker liquids or even four+ eggs, and it starts to bog down. - Like most frothers of this type, the balance of the whisks is a variable thing. If a whisk shaft gets even a little bent this thing will shake, at least when started at slow speed. Things usually settle out at higher speeds, but I'd really like to see the shaft of the whisks made thicker and more rigid so they don't bend so easily. - The frother whisk is good for what it is, and will quickly make great, basic foam. But unless you have supreme technique, it probably won't be good for any kind of latte art. This isn't a big problem in my mind, just something to be aware of. - The stand is okay at best, and unstable at worst. It's just a bit short for some whisks, so some of them can bottom out on the counter and make it unstable. Bending the holder at the top back just a bit with some good pliers, so the whisks are tilted up and away from the bottom, can help. I'll probably end up designing a 3D printed stand to hold this more security, as well as store the extra whisks. - I'm really not a fan of the textured finish on this model. It feels good enough, and the color is okay, but there are obvious seams on each side that, in my opinion, take away from the aesthetic. My call would be that whatever finish might be on the body, it should be seamless around the entire cylinder. I want to be clear, that none of the comments above are intended to warn you off of this if you're looking for a very good, well made frother. I doubt that you can find anything better! I only mention them because nothing is perfect, and to temper the reader's expectations. This brand, if not this specific model of frother, is almost certainly everything that you are looking for. If there's anything you don't like about this particular model on paper, I urge you to consider literally any other handheld frother they make. It only falls short compared to my unicorn device, something I don't ever expect to see from anyone else, but really believe that Maestri House could deliver if they think there's a market.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026
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Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 4
It is an upgrade from PRODUKT
There's a lot to like with this frother. First off, it gets super-fast. It has good power but struggles a bit through thicker liquids at high speeds. I really got it exclusively for frothing milk and making really smooth chocolate milk. For those things it works well. I like the stand. I just keep a napkin under it so it will drip dry after rinsing. It is easy to clean because you can just run it on about medium under running water. I've been using it for about 3 weeks now, probably once every other day, and I'm still on the first charge. To me that is excellent battery life. It spins true, even at high speed. The key is to treat it well and probably make sure to use the stand instead of laying it on the counter. Because of the high RPM, any imbalance or bend at all is really going to be exaggerated. The only thing I am not crazy about is the control. I don't like that I have to twist it off while in the liquid. I wish there was just a switch along with the adjustment ring.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026
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Hanna
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
Still The Best Frother Ever!
Color: Black
I love how it is easy to use, how it holds a charge, and how much power it has. I've only charged it once since I got it & I've been using it on a daily basis!!! Though it isn't a long time, I'm happy with it so far! I definitely will recommend it to anyone looking for a great frother. If you are looking for one, look no further! You won't be disappointed! I've read some comments where they found it to be too strong that their drink spilled everywhere. But for me I have not had any incident of spilling over. I have used it both for my coffee and my matcha tea and it worked great without any spilling over. You just have to start with the lowest power and ensure that you have a large enough container to have a room for your frothing. My sister tried to use it recently during her visit to make us matcha tea. However, she experienced spillage all over the cup, because she had used a small cup. Otherwise, she liked it very much and said she will get one when her battery operated one stops working... Another thing I like about the product was the customer service that I had received. When I got my first order which came quickly, it wasn't working after having charged it over 24 hours. It was not turning on at all. I returned it and ordered a replacement which I received within a day or two. This time after charging it for the recommended amount of time, I was a bit skeptical when I turned it on. However, I was pleasantly surprised that it worked like it was supposed to and it has been working ever since having charged it only once so far. I may come back and give an update depending on how it does after 6 months of use, so keep in tune... I don't know if there is a way to write a new entry as a follow up to the old entry, so I'm going to add my follow up comment over here. May 23, 2025 - I love my frother more than I can say in words. It's functionality has not changed a bit from the time I have purchased it. It charge lasts several weeks to few months before I charge it again and the power is still the same. Recently I decided to buy another one for my office use. I like the white color and so tried it but that one wouldn't even turn on. And then I got a gray one to have a different color. That one was much weaker than the black one I own. Then I replaced it with another gray one within few days. I tried it and it was exactly the same as the one I already replaced. So then I decided to go with a black one again hoping that it would be the same as the one I have. The black one did much better than the gray ones in the strength or power of the frother. However, it is weaker than the one I already have been using since last August. While I am not very happy with the quality being inconsistent in all of the ones I have tried including the recent pictures of the black one, I have decided to keep the black one because it is relatively better than the gray ones I tried. What I don't understand is why there is inconsistency in the quality of the same product by the same maker. I am beginning to wonder if the black one I purchased in Augusta last year was anomaly of a quality and a good way. Maybe I lucked out on my older black frother, but I'm unsure if quality is going to get better if I were to order another one. I have a sister who is a pro in making coffee drinks and she was the reason I had ordered this frother to begin with. She uses a battery operated one at this time and I have been thinking about getting her one like mine. While I am still skeptical, I am going to give it a shot and order her one sometime soon. If it doesn't work, I guess we will return it back. But one thing that I am grateful is that I have been able to return every one of those that I have tried recently with no issues. I hope that I don't have to return my most recent purchase in black. I was not even able to review the new purchase because of the item being the same color which is crazy.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
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R. Cordosi
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Outstanding Frother!
Color: Space Gray
Exceptional! This frother is in another league compared to the cheapo push button frothers. The motor is smooth, quiet and powerful. This has an intuitive thumb dial on top that operates smoothly with a wide range of smooth speed adjustment. It’s gentle enough to froth a little bit of milk for a macchiato and powerful enough to scramble 3 eggs. The head is removable for easy cleaning. It’s also rechargeable. I charged this the day I bought it on April first. I use it at least twice a day. It’s September 26th today and I have yet to recharge it and it’s not showing any signs of needing a charge. One minor quibble is that they give you 2 of the same frother heads. They are built so well, that I don’t imagine it ever wearing out. It would have been nice to get a whisk or something different. Not a deal breaker at all though.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2025

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