Pain of Salvation drum sheet music – note-for-note transcriptions of Linoleum, Softly She Cries, Undertow and Handful of Nothing.
The Swedish progressive band’s music moves from slow-burning atmosphere to complex, intense riffs. With parts by Johan Langell and Léo Margarit, these transcriptions are great for drummers who love modern prog and want to work on dynamics.
All Pain of Salvation sheet music is transcribed from the original recordings and delivered as an engraved, print-ready PDF that you can download straight after checkout. Unlike free drum tabs, the notation shows exactly when every note falls. Buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free. Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Pain of Salvation
Pain of Salvation are a Swedish progressive rock and metal band led by Daniel Gildenlöw. Since the late 1990s they have released ambitious concept albums such as The Perfect Element, Part I, Remedy Lane and the Road Salt albums.
Drumming on Pain of Salvation songs
Johan Langell played on the band’s early albums with complex, intense drumming, while Léo Margarit brought a more ’70s-influenced, expressive style to the Road Salt era. Their songs move from intimate and atmospheric to heavy and complex.
Pain of Salvation drum sheet music in the store
All 4 Pain of Salvation songs in the store are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings:
- Pain of Salvation – Handful of Nothing – drums: Johan Langell, progressive metal
- Pain of Salvation – Linoleum – from Road Salt One (2010), drums: Léo Margarit, progressive rock, ♩ ≈ 84
- Pain of Salvation – Softly She Cries – from Road Salt Two (2011), drums: Léo Margarit, progressive rock, ♩ ≈ 80
- Pain of Salvation – Undertow – from Remedy Lane (2002), drums: Johan Langell, progressive rock
Frequently asked questions about Pain of Salvation drum sheet music
Which Pain of Salvation song should I learn first on drums?
“Linoleum” and “Softly She Cries” are the most approachable. “Undertow” is great for dynamics, and “Handful Of Nothing” is the advanced one.
Is this Pain of Salvation 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 discount for buying several songs?
Yes – buy any 3 songs from the store and the 4th is free. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.
Can I get a Pain of Salvation 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.