Pain of Salvation – Softly She Cries

Softly She Cries drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Léo Margarit's drum part on Pain Of Salvation's “Softly She Cries”, from the album Road Salt Two (2011). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Softly She Cries drum sheet music

“Softly She Cries” is from Road Salt Two, Pain Of Salvation’s 2011 album, which drew on the sound of ’70s rock.

Léo Margarit plays emotional, dynamic drums with expressive, musical touches at around 80 bpm. Great for practising dynamics and feel.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Softly She Cries drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Softly She Cries drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Pain Of Salvation
• Album: Road Salt Two (2011)
• Drummer: Léo Margarit
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 80
• Style: progressive rock

What you get

Your Softly She Cries drum sheet music download includes:

• 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 Softly She Cries on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Softly She Cries:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the dynamics.
2. Practise the groove. Keep it steady at ♩ ≈ 80.
3. Play expressively. Shape the dynamics.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Follow the vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your feel.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Softly She Cries by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Softly She Cries drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and progressive-rock fans.

About Léo Margarit

Léo Margarit, from France, joined Pain Of Salvation in 2007 and has played on Road Salt One, Road Salt Two and In the Passing Light of Day.

More Pain Of Salvation drum sheet music

Other Pain Of Salvation songs in the store: Handful of Nothing, Linoleum and Undertow. See them all on the Pain Of Salvation drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Softly She Cries drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Road Salt Two.

Is Softly She Cries drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

What tempo is Softly She Cries?

Around ♩ ≈ 80.

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