Breaking Benjamin – Diary of Jane

The Diary Of Jane drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Chad Szeliga's drum part on Breaking Benjamin's “The Diary Of Jane”, from the album Phobia (2006). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About The Diary Of Jane drum sheet music

“The Diary Of Jane” was the lead single from Phobia, Breaking Benjamin’s third album, and is the band’s most successful song. It topped the US Mainstream Rock chart and has been certified multi-platinum.

The drum part is heavy and emotional, with powerful grooves and big dynamic shifts between verses and choruses. It is great for drummers into modern hard rock who want to play with power and control.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The The Diary Of Jane 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 The Diary Of Jane 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: Breaking Benjamin
• Album: Phobia (2006)
• Drummer: Chad Szeliga
• Style: alternative metal

What you get

Here is what is included with The Diary Of Jane 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 The Diary Of Jane on drums

Once you have the The Diary Of Jane drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark the quiet and heavy sections.
2. Practise the grooves. Play each one with a metronome.
3. Work on dynamics. Make the choruses hit harder than the verses.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check your time in the heavy parts.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of The Diary Of Jane 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?

The Diary Of Jane drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers who love modern hard rock, and Breaking Benjamin cover bands.

About Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin are an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, led by singer Benjamin Burnley. Albums such as We Are Not Alone, Phobia and Dear Agony made them one of the biggest hard-rock bands of the 2000s.

More Breaking Benjamin drum sheet music

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Frequently asked questions

Is this The Diary Of Jane drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Phobia. Nothing is simplified.

Are these The Diary Of Jane 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 The Diary Of Jane hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song with heavy grooves and big dynamics.

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