Incubus – Privilege

Privilege drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of José Pasillas' drum part on Incubus' “Privilege”, from the album Make Yourself (1999). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Privilege drum sheet music

“Privilege” is the opening track of Make Yourself, the 1999 album that made Incubus one of the biggest alternative-rock bands of the time, with hits such as “Drive” and “Pardon Me”.

José Pasillas’ playing is creative and musical, with a dynamic groove that follows the band’s changes. Great for drummers into late-’90s alt-rock who want to play with both groove and imagination.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Privilege 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 Privilege 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: Incubus
• Album: Make Yourself (1999)
• Drummer: José Pasillas
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Privilege 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 Privilege on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the groove changes.
2. Practise each groove slowly. Make them tight with a metronome.
3. Watch the details. Pasillas’ small variations are important.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the bass.
6. Record yourself. Check the transitions.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Privilege 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?

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

About José Pasillas

José Pasillas is a founding member and the drummer of Incubus. His creative grooves can be heard on S.C.I.E.N.C.E., Make Yourself and Morning View.

More Incubus drum sheet music

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this Privilege drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Privilege 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 Privilege hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song with creative grooves and changes.

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