Pain of Salvation – Handful of Nothing

Handful Of Nothing drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Johan Langell's drum part on Pain Of Salvation's “Handful Of Nothing”. Every groove, meter change and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Handful Of Nothing drum sheet music

“Handful Of Nothing” comes from the early period of Swedish progressive band Pain Of Salvation, led by singer and guitarist Daniel Gildenlöw. It shows the band’s mix of heavy riffs, complex rhythms and emotional melodies.

Johan Langell’s drumming is complex, dynamic and intense, with creative patterns that follow the band’s twists and turns. A challenge for advanced drummers who love progressive metal.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Handful Of Nothing 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 Handful Of Nothing 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: Pain Of Salvation
• Drummer: Johan Langell
• Style: progressive metal

What you get

Here is what is included with Handful Of Nothing 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 Handful Of Nothing on drums

Once you have the Handful Of Nothing drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen many times. Learn the structure first.
2. Count every section. Mark any odd meters.
3. Practise slowly. Loop tricky bars with a metronome.
4. Lock in with the riffs. Learn the unisons with the guitar.
5. Build up the tempo. Step by step.
6. Play with the record. Then record yourself.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Handful Of Nothing 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?

Handful Of Nothing drum sheet music is for advanced drummers and progressive-metal fans.

About Johan Langell

Johan Langell was Pain Of Salvation’s drummer from the 1990s until 2007, playing on albums such as The Perfect Element, Part I and Remedy Lane.

More Pain Of Salvation drum sheet music

Other Pain Of Salvation songs in the store: Linoleum, Softly She Cries and Undertow. See them all on the Pain Of Salvation drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Handful Of Nothing drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Handful Of Nothing 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 Handful Of Nothing hard on drums?

Yes – it is an advanced progressive piece.

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