Tool drum sheet music – note-for-note accurate transcriptions of Danny Carey’s drum parts, including “The Pot”, “Forty Six & 2”, “Schism” and “Sober”. Carey is one of the most influential drummers in progressive metal, known for odd meters, polyrhythms and grooves that keep changing from bar to bar.Every Tool transcription here is written from the original recording, with every ghost note, open hi-hat and time-signature change on the page – no simplified parts and no guesswork. Looking for Tool drum tabs? These are full drum notation, which shows the exact rhythms that tabs can’t. Want every song at once? Get the Tool Ultimate Drum Collection and save.Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Tool
Tool formed in Los Angeles in 1990. With Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones, Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor (from 1995), they created a unique mix of heavy rock, progressive music and art, on albums such as Undertow, Ænima, Lateralus and Fear Inoculum.
Tool’s music is famous for its complex rhythms and changing time signatures, and Danny Carey is regarded as one of the best drummers in rock. Their songs are a must-study for progressive drummers.
Drumming on Tool songs
Danny Carey is one of the most respected drummers in rock. His playing is powerful and polyrhythmic, influenced by jazz and tabla, and Tool songs constantly shift between time signatures while still sounding hypnotic and heavy.
Tool drum sheet music in the store
All 4 Tool songs in the store are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings:
- Tool – The Pot
- Tool – Forty Six & 2
- Tool – Schism – from Lateralus (2001), drums: Danny Carey, progressive metal
- Tool – Sober – from Undertow (1993), drums: Danny Carey, alternative metal, ♩ ≈ 72
Want them all? Tool Ultimate Drum Collection bundles these songs at 30% off the single-song price.
Frequently asked questions about Tool drum sheet music
Which Tool song should I learn first on drums?
“Sober” is slower and the best first Tool song. Then try “The Pot” and “Schism”, and save “Forty Six & 2” for last.
Is this Tool 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 Tool drum sheet music collection?
Yes – Tool 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 Tool 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.