Muse – Bliss

Bliss drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Dominic Howard's drum part on Muse's “Bliss”, from the album Origin Of Symmetry (2001). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Bliss drum sheet music

“Bliss” was a single from Origin Of Symmetry, Muse’s second album, with its famous arpeggiated synth and soaring vocal. It reached the UK top 30 and is a live favourite.

Dominic Howard plays an energetic, driving alternative-rock groove with lots of power. It is great for drummers who love big, dramatic rock and want to keep a strong, steady drive under a busy arrangement.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Bliss 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 Bliss 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: Muse
• Album: Origin Of Symmetry (2001)
• Drummer: Dominic Howard
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Bliss 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 Bliss on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the grooves and fills.
2. Practise the driving groove. Play it with a metronome until it is solid.
3. Keep the energy up. Play with power but steady time.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the bass.
6. Record yourself. Check you don’t rush.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Bliss 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?

Bliss drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers who love energetic rock, and Muse fans and cover bands.

About Dominic Howard

Dominic Howard has drummed for Muse since the band started in Devon in the 1990s, on albums from Showbiz to Will of the People.

More Muse drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Muse Ultimate Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Bliss together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Muse songs one by one: Feeling Good, New Born, Hysteria and Plug In Baby. See them all on the Muse drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Bliss drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Bliss 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 Bliss hard on drums?

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

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