Haken – Puzzle Box

Puzzle Box drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Raymond Hearne's drum part on Haken's “Puzzle Box”, from the album Virus (2020). Every odd-time section and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Puzzle Box drum sheet music

“Puzzle Box” is from Virus, Haken’s 2020 album, which continued the story of their earlier record Vector. It is one of the album’s most intricate songs.

Raymond Hearne’s part is complex and high-energy, with odd-time sections and intense drumming throughout. It is a serious challenge for advanced drummers – and a great way to improve your reading and your comfort in odd meters.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Puzzle Box 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 Puzzle Box 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: Haken
• Album: Virus (2020)
• Drummer: Raymond Hearne
• Style: progressive metal

What you get

Here is what is included with Puzzle Box 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 Puzzle Box on drums

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

1. Listen many times. Learn the song’s structure before playing.
2. Count the odd-time sections. Count out loud and mark the page.
3. Practise slowly. Loop difficult bars with a metronome.
4. Lock in with the riffs. Many patterns follow the guitars.
5. Build up the tempo. Increase speed step by step.
6. Play with the record. Then record yourself.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Puzzle Box 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?

Puzzle Box drum sheet music is for advanced drummers who love progressive metal and want a real reading challenge.

About Raymond Hearne

Raymond Hearne has drummed for Haken since 2008, on albums such as The Mountain, Affinity, Vector and Virus.

More Haken drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Progressive & Odd-Time Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Puzzle Box together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Haken songs one by one: Prosthetic. See them all on the Haken drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Puzzle Box drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Puzzle Box 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 Puzzle Box in odd time?

Yes – it has several odd-time sections. The sheet music writes out every meter so you can count it clearly.

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