Foo Fighters – Low

Low drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Taylor Hawkins' drum part on Foo Fighters' “Low”, from the album One By One (2002). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Low drum sheet music

“Low” was a single from One By One, Foo Fighters’ fourth album, which won the Grammy for Best Rock Album. It is one of the heaviest songs on the record.

Taylor Hawkins’ part is heavy and driving, with energetic, powerful playing throughout. It is great for drummers who love hard-hitting alternative rock and want to work on power and consistency.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Low 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 Low 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: Foo Fighters
• Album: One By One (2002)
• Drummer: Taylor Hawkins
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

Your Low 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 Low on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Low:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the heavy grooves and fills.
2. Practise the groove. Play it with a metronome until it feels solid.
3. Play with power. Keep the backbeat heavy without rushing.
4. Learn the fills. Practise them slowly, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check your time stays solid at full volume.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Low 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?

Low drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers who love heavy rock, and Foo Fighters fans and cover bands.

About Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins was Foo Fighters’ drummer from 1997 until his death in 2022. His energetic, powerful style can be heard on albums such as There Is Nothing Left to Lose, One By One and Wasting Light.

More Foo Fighters drum sheet music

Other Foo Fighters songs in the store: The Pretender, Times Like These, All My Life and The Sky Is A Neighborhood. See them all on the Foo Fighters drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Low drum part?

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

Is Low 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 Low hard to play on drums?

It is an intermediate song – heavy and energetic, but with clear patterns.

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