My Chemical Romance – Helena

Helena drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Matt Pelissier's drum part on My Chemical Romance's “Helena”, from the album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (2004). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Helena drum sheet music

“Helena” is from Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, the album that made My Chemical Romance famous. Written about Gerard Way’s grandmother, it is one of the band’s signature songs.

The drum part is a dramatic emo-rock anthem with driving beats and big, energetic fills. Perfect for drummers into 2000s rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Helena 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 Helena 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: My Chemical Romance
• Album: Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (2004)
• Drummer: Matt Pelissier
• Style: emo / alternative rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Helena 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 Helena on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the dynamics.
2. Practise the driving groove. Keep it tight with a metronome.
3. Learn the big fills. Slowly first, then in context.
4. Play with energy. But keep steady time.
5. Play with the record. Follow Gerard Way’s vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your fills.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Helena 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?

Helena drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and My Chemical Romance fans and cover bands.

About Matt Pelissier

Matt Pelissier was My Chemical Romance’s first drummer and played on I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love and Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.

More My Chemical Romance drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Emo & Pop-Punk Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Helena together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other My Chemical Romance songs one by one: Famous Last Words, Na Na Na, Welcome To The Black Parade and Teenagers. See them all on the My Chemical Romance drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Helena drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Helena 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 Helena hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song with driving beats and big fills.

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