Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench

Monkey Wrench drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Dave Grohl's drum part on Foo Fighters' “Monkey Wrench”, from the album The Colour And The Shape (1997). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Monkey Wrench drum sheet music

“Monkey Wrench” was the first single from The Colour And The Shape, Foo Fighters’ second album, on which Dave Grohl played the drums himself.

Grohl’s drumming is fast, powerful and relentless. A great workout for speed and stamina.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Monkey Wrench 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 Monkey Wrench 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: Foo Fighters
• Album: The Colour And The Shape (1997)
• Drummer: Dave Grohl
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Monkey Wrench 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 Monkey Wrench on drums

Once you have the Monkey Wrench drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the grooves.
2. Practise slowly. Then build up.
3. Build stamina. Play the song without stopping.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the band.
6. Record yourself. Check your time at speed.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Monkey Wrench 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?

Monkey Wrench drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Foo Fighters fans.

About Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl played drums in Nirvana before founding Foo Fighters, where he played the drums on The Colour And The Shape.

More Foo Fighters drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Grunge & 90s Alternative Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Monkey Wrench together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Foo Fighters songs one by one: Low, The Pretender, Times Like These and All My Life. See them all on the Foo Fighters drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Monkey Wrench drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on The Colour And The Shape. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Monkey Wrench 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 Monkey Wrench fast?

Yes – it is fast and energetic, a great stamina workout.

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