Catfish and the Bottlemen – Cocoon

Cocoon drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Bob Hall's drum part on Catfish And The Bottlemen's “Cocoon”, from the album The Balcony (2014). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Cocoon drum sheet music

“Cocoon” is one of the best-known songs from The Balcony, the 2014 debut album by Welsh indie band Catfish And The Bottlemen. It became a festival favourite and helped make the band one of the biggest new British guitar acts of the decade.

The drum part is energetic and upbeat, with driving beats and punchy fills that keep the song moving. It is a great song for drummers into modern British indie and rock – and for learning how to play with energy while keeping the groove tight.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Cocoon 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 Cocoon 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: Catfish And The Bottlemen
• Album: The Balcony (2014)
• Drummer: Bob Hall
• Style: indie rock

What you get

Your Cocoon 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 Cocoon on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Cocoon:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Notice how the drums drive each section.
2. Lock in the main beat. Play it with a metronome until it feels relaxed at full tempo.
3. Keep the energy up. Play confidently but don’t let the tempo rush.
4. Learn the fills. Practise them slowly and then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check your time in the busy sections.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Cocoon 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?

This sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers who love indie rock, and bands covering Catfish And The Bottlemen.

About Catfish And The Bottlemen

Catfish And The Bottlemen formed in Llandudno, Wales, and broke through with The Balcony (2014). Their follow-up The Ride (2016) went to number one in the UK. Their punchy, guitar-driven songs are great fun for drummers.

More Catfish And The Bottlemen drum sheet music

This is currently the only Catfish And The Bottlemen song in the store – the Catfish And The Bottlemen drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – other indie and alternative bands in the store include Arctic Monkeys, Muse and Radiohead.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Cocoon drum part?

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

Is Cocoon 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 Cocoon good for beginner drummers?

Yes, for beginners who can already hold a steady rock beat. It is energetic, but the patterns are clear.

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