Incubus – Anna Molly

Anna Molly drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of José Pasillas' drum part on Incubus' “Anna Molly”, from the album Light Grenades (2006). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Anna Molly drum sheet music

“Anna Molly” was the lead single from Light Grenades, Incubus’ only US number one album. It topped the US Modern Rock chart.

José Pasillas plays an energetic, driving alternative-rock part with lots of power. Great for drummers who love 2000s alt-rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Anna Molly 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 Anna Molly 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: Incubus
• Album: Light Grenades (2006)
• Drummer: José Pasillas
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

Your Anna Molly 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 Anna Molly on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Anna Molly:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the groove.
2. Practise the driving beat. Keep it tight with a metronome.
3. Play with energy. But steady time.
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.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Anna Molly 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?

Anna Molly drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Incubus fans and cover bands.

About José Pasillas

José Pasillas is the founding drummer of Incubus and has played on all their albums, from S.C.I.E.N.C.E. to Light Grenades and beyond.

More Incubus drum sheet music

Other Incubus songs in the store: The Warmth and Privilege. See them all on the Incubus drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Anna Molly drum part?

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

Is Anna Molly 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 Anna Molly hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song – energetic and driving.

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