Muse – Hysteria

Hysteria drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Dominic Howard's drum part on Muse's “Hysteria”, from the album Absolution (2003). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Hysteria drum sheet music

“Hysteria” is from Absolution, Muse’s first UK number one album. Famous for Chris Wolstenholme’s fast bass riff, it is one of the band’s most loved songs.

Dominic Howard plays a driving, energetic groove with powerful, precise playing under the busy bass line. Great for drummers who love big alternative rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Hysteria drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Hysteria drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Muse
• Album: Absolution (2003)
• Drummer: Dominic Howard
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

Your Hysteria drum sheet music download includes:

• The full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording
• Clearly labelled song sections
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDF
• Instant download after purchase

How to practise Hysteria on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Hysteria:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel the drive of the bass riff.
2. Practise the groove. Play it with a metronome.
3. Lock in with the bass. Keep the kick tight with the riff.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Keep the energy high.
6. Record yourself. Check you stay in time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Hysteria by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Hysteria drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Muse fans and cover bands.

About Dominic Howard

Dominic Howard is Muse’s drummer, known for his powerful, precise playing on albums such as Absolution and Black Holes and Revelations.

More Muse drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Muse Ultimate Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Hysteria together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Muse songs one by one: Feeling Good, New Born, Bliss and Plug In Baby. See them all on the Muse drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Hysteria drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Absolution.

Is Hysteria drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is Hysteria hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song – energetic and driving.

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