Soundgarden drum sheet music – note-for-note transcriptions of Matt Cameron’s drum parts on Black Hole Sun and Blow Up The Outside World.
Slow, heavy grunge with moody verses and crushing choruses – great studies in feel, space and dynamics.
All Soundgarden 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 Soundgarden
Soundgarden formed in Seattle in 1984 and were one of the first grunge bands to sign to a major label. Fronted by Chris Cornell, they reached their peak with Badmotorfinger (1991) and Superunknown (1994), which went to number one in the US.
Their music is heavy and often in unusual time signatures, with Matt Cameron’s inventive drumming at its heart. The band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.
Drumming on Soundgarden songs
Matt Cameron’s drumming is heavy and inventive, often in unusual time signatures, with lots of space and power. On these Soundgarden songs, slow, moody verses grow into crushing choruses – great for feel and dynamics.
Soundgarden drum sheet music in the store
All 2 Soundgarden songs in the store are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings:
- Soundgarden – Blow Up The Outside World – from Down On The Upside (1996), drums: Matt Cameron, grunge / alternative rock ballad, ♩ ≈ 70
- Soundgarden – Black Hole Sun – from Superunknown (1994), drums: Matt Cameron, grunge
Frequently asked questions about Soundgarden drum sheet music
Which Soundgarden song should I learn first on drums?
Start with “Black Hole Sun”, then try “Blow Up The Outside World”.
Is this Soundgarden 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 Soundgarden 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.