Dream Theater drum sheet music – note-for-note transcriptions of Mike Portnoy’s drum parts, including “The Dance Of Eternity”, “Pull Me Under”, “Under A Glass Moon”, “Erotomania”, “The Ytse Jam” and “Overture 1928”.Mike Portnoy is one of the most famous progressive metal drummers, and these songs are full of odd meters, fast unison lines and big fills. Every transcription is written from the original recording, with every time-signature change written exactly where it happens. They are ideal for advanced drummers and anyone who wants to improve their reading. Looking for Dream Theater drum tabs? These are full drum notation with exact rhythms.Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Dream Theater
Dream Theater formed in 1985 when Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci and John Myung met at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. They became the best-known progressive metal band in the world, with albums such as Images and Words, Awake and Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory.
Their music combines heavy riffs, long compositions, odd time signatures and virtuoso playing. Mike Portnoy left in 2010 and returned in 2023. For drummers, Dream Theater songs are the ultimate test of reading, technique and stamina.
Drumming on Dream Theater songs
Mike Portnoy’s drumming with Dream Theater is famous for its technique, complex fills, odd time signatures and tight unisons with the band. The songs are long and full of sections, so they test reading, stamina and concentration as much as speed.
Dream Theater drum sheet music in the store
All 6 Dream Theater songs in the store are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings:
- Dream Theater – The Dance Of Eternity
- Dream Theater – The Ytse Jam – from When Dream And Day Unite (1989), drums: Mike Portnoy, progressive metal instrumental, ♩ ≈ 130
- Dream Theater – Pull Me Under – from Images And Words (1992), drums: Mike Portnoy, progressive metal, ♩ ≈ 102
- Dream Theater – Overture 1928 – from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory (1999), drums: Mike Portnoy, progressive metal instrumental
- Dream Theater – Erotomania – from Awake (1994), drums: Mike Portnoy, progressive metal instrumental, ♩ ≈ 160
- Dream Theater – Under A Glass Moon – from Images And Words (1992), drums: Mike Portnoy, progressive metal, ♩ ≈ 150
Want them all? Dream Theater Ultimate Drum Collection bundles these songs at 30% off the single-song price.
Frequently asked questions about Dream Theater drum sheet music
Which Dream Theater song should I learn first on drums?
“Pull Me Under” is the most approachable Dream Theater song and a great first step. Then try “The Ytse Jam” and “Under A Glass Moon”, and work towards “Overture 1928”, “Erotomania” and “The Dance Of Eternity”.
Is this Dream Theater drum sheet music or drum tabs?
It is full drum sheet music – standard drum notation on a five-line staff, transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings. Unlike drum tabs, notation shows the exact rhythm of every note, so you can play the parts exactly as they sound on the record.
Is there a Dream Theater drum sheet music collection?
Yes – Dream Theater Ultimate Drum Collection includes the songs at 30% off. You can also buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free.
Can I get a Dream Theater song that is not listed here?
Yes. Order a custom drum transcription of any song on YouTube and it will be transcribed note-for-note for you.