Audioslave – Cochise

Cochise drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Brad Wilk's drum part on Audioslave's “Cochise”, from the album Audioslave (2002). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Cochise drum sheet music

“Cochise” was Audioslave’s first single, from their 2002 debut album. Its explosive intro and riff became one of the band’s trademarks.

Brad Wilk plays a heavy, powerful groove that explodes after the dramatic intro. Great for building a strong rock feel.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Cochise drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Cochise drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Audioslave
• Album: Audioslave (2002)
• Drummer: Brad Wilk
• Style: hard rock

What you get

Your Cochise drum sheet music download includes:

• 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 Cochise on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Cochise:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Count the intro.
2. Practise the groove. Keep it heavy.
3. Lock in with the riff. Play the accents together.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Feel the power.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Cochise by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Cochise drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Audioslave fans.

About Brad Wilk

Brad Wilk is the drummer of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave.

More Audioslave drum sheet music

Other Audioslave songs in the store: Shadow Of The Sun and Show Me How To Live. See them all on the Audioslave drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Cochise drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Audioslave.

Is Cochise drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is Cochise hard on drums?

It is an intermediate rock song.

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