Muse – New Born

New Born drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Dominic Howard's drum part on Muse's “New Born”, from the album Origin Of Symmetry (2001). From the delicate intro to the explosive full-band sections, the drum part is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About New Born drum sheet music

“New Born” opens Origin Of Symmetry, Muse’s second album, and was released as a single in 2001. With its quiet piano intro and huge, distorted riff, it became one of the songs that made Muse famous as a live band.

Dominic Howard’s part shows off his energy and power. After the gentle opening, the drums kick in with a fast, driving alternative-rock groove, and the song keeps switching between big dynamic levels. It is a great workout for speed and stamina, and for keeping the time solid when the band goes from quiet to very loud.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The New Born 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 New Born 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 New Born 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 New Born on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark the quiet intro and each point where the band comes in.
2. Practise the main groove slowly. Get the fast groove clean below tempo before speeding up.
3. Build stamina. Play the loud sections for several minutes at a time to build endurance.
4. Work on the transitions. Practise the jumps between quiet and loud until they are tight.
5. Play along with the record. Lock in with the bass riff.
6. Record yourself. Make sure the fast sections don’t rush.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of New Born 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?

New Born drum sheet music is for intermediate drummers who want a high-energy rock workout, and for Muse fans and cover bands who want to play it exactly like the album.

About Dominic Howard

Dominic Howard has drummed for Muse since the band started in Teignmouth, Devon. His mix of rock power, precision and electronic influences can be heard across albums such as Origin Of Symmetry, Absolution and Black Holes and Revelations.

More Muse drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Muse Ultimate Drum Sheet Music Collection includes New Born 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, Bliss, Hysteria and Plug In Baby. See them all on the Muse drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this New Born 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 New Born 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 New Born hard to play on drums?

It is a fast, energetic song, so it suits intermediate players. The main challenges are stamina and clean transitions between sections.

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