Animals As Leaders – Wave Of Babies

Wave Of Babies drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Matt Garstka's drum part on Animals As Leaders' “Wave Of Babies”, from the album The Madness Of Many (2016). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Wave Of Babies drum sheet music

“Wave Of Babies” is from The Madness Of Many, Animals As Leaders’ 2016 album. It is one of the band’s most groove-based tracks and a favourite of drummers.

Matt Garstka’s drumming is complex, creative and groove-heavy, with ghost notes, odd groupings and big hits with the guitars. A challenge for advanced drummers – and great study material for modern prog.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Wave Of Babies drum transcription on this page is written from the original studio recording – not from a live version and not from a simplified arrangement. If you have been searching for Wave Of Babies drum notes that actually match the record, this is the complete part, from the first bar to the last.

Song sections are clearly labelled, so you always know where you are, and the layout follows the song from start to finish. The PDF is professionally engraved, prints cleanly and reads just as well on an iPad or any other tablet.

Song facts

• Artist: Animals As Leaders
• Album: The Madness Of Many (2016)
• Drummer: Matt Garstka
• Style: progressive metal instrumental

What you get

Here is what is included with Wave Of Babies drum sheet music:

• 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 Wave Of Babies on drums

Once you have the Wave Of Babies drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen many times. Learn the structure first.
2. Count every section. Mark odd groupings on the page.
3. Practise slowly. Loop tricky bars with a metronome.
4. Work on ghost notes. Keep them quiet and even.
5. Build up the tempo. Step by step.
6. Play with the record. Then record yourself.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Wave Of Babies drum notes online are often tabs typed out by ear, with missing fills and rhythms that don’t match the record. A proper transcription saves you hours of guessing: every part is checked against the original recording, the rhythms are exact, and the layout follows the song so you always know where you are.

Who is this sheet music for?

Wave Of Babies drum sheet music is for advanced drummers and fans of modern progressive music.

About Matt Garstka

Matt Garstka joined Animals As Leaders in 2012 and has played on The Joy of Motion, The Madness Of Many and Parrhesia. His mix of groove, technique and creativity has made him one of the most admired modern drummers.

More Animals As Leaders drum sheet music

Other Animals As Leaders songs in the store: Tempting Time, CAFO and The Woven Web. See them all on the Animals As Leaders drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Wave Of Babies drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on The Madness Of Many. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Wave Of Babies drum tabs?

No – it is proper drum notation, which is more precise than tabs because it shows exactly when every note falls. If you are new to reading, it is easier than it looks – each drum and cymbal has its own place on the staff.

When do I get the PDF?

Straight away – the download link appears right after checkout and arrives in your inbox, so you can print it or open it on a tablet.

Is Wave Of Babies hard on drums?

Yes – it is an advanced progressive piece.

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