Audioslave – Shadow Of The Sun

Shadow Of The Sun drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Brad Wilk's drum part on Audioslave's “Shadow Of The Sun”, from the album Audioslave (2002). From the moody verses to the powerful choruses, the drum part is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Shadow Of The Sun drum sheet music

“Shadow Of The Sun” is from Audioslave’s self-titled debut album, the record that brought together Chris Cornell with Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine.

Brad Wilk’s part is a slow, heavy groove that builds from a moody verse into a powerful chorus. It is a great study in space and feel: the verses need restraint and a steady, patient pulse, while the choruses need weight and power without rushing.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Shadow Of The Sun drum transcription was written bar by bar from Audioslave's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Shadow Of The Sun drum notes exactly as they were played on the record.

The notation is clean and professionally engraved, with clearly marked sections and repeats, so it is quick to find your place when you jump to a fill or a chorus. Print it for your music stand or keep it on a tablet – both work well.

Song facts

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

What you get

When you buy Shadow Of The Sun drum sheet music, you get:

• 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 Shadow Of The Sun on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Shadow Of The Sun on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Notice the contrast between verses and choruses.
2. Practise the slow groove. Use a metronome and subdivide to keep the time steady.
3. Keep the verses restrained. Leave space for Chris Cornell’s vocal.
4. Make the choruses heavy. Play with weight, not speed.
5. Practise the fills in context. Play each fill with the bars around it.
6. Play with the record. Then record yourself and check the slow tempo stays even.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Shadow Of The Sun drum tabs are rough sketches – the main groove, maybe a fill or two, and rhythms that are hard to read. Note-for-note sheet music shows exactly what was played and when, so you learn the real part instead of an approximation, and you learn it faster.

Who is this sheet music for?

This sheet music suits intermediate drummers who want to work on feel and dynamics in a heavy, slow song, and for Audioslave and Chris Cornell fans and tribute bands.

About Brad Wilk

Brad Wilk is the drummer of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave. His heavy, groove-based style powers albums such as Rage Against The Machine, Evil Empire and Audioslave, and he also played on Black Sabbath’s 13.

More Audioslave drum sheet music

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Shadow Of The Sun?

Yes – every section from the first bar to the last, exactly as played on the original recording. It is not a shortened or simplified version.

Is it written as drum tabs or as drum notation?

As standard drum notation on a five-line staff. Tabs can show which drum to hit but not the exact rhythm – notation shows both.

How do I get the PDF after I buy?

The download link appears straight after checkout and is also sent to your email. You can print the PDF or read it on a tablet.

Is Shadow Of The Sun hard on drums?

It is not technically hard, but the slow tempo and big dynamic changes need good control, so it suits intermediate players.

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