Pain of Salvation – Undertow

Undertow drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Johan Langell's drum part on Pain Of Salvation's “Undertow”, from the album Remedy Lane (2002). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Undertow drum sheet music

“Undertow” is from Remedy Lane, the 2002 album by Swedish progressive band Pain Of Salvation, often seen as one of their finest records.

The song is slow-burning and atmospheric, building to a powerful climax. A great study in dynamics.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Undertow 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 Undertow 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
• Album: Remedy Lane (2002)
• Drummer: Johan Langell
• Style: progressive rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Undertow 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 Undertow on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the slow build.
2. Practise the quiet parts. Keep them soft and steady.
3. Build gradually. Grow with the song.
4. Learn the climax. Play with power and control.
5. Play with the record. Follow Daniel Gildenlöw’s vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your dynamics.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Undertow 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?

Undertow drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and progressive-rock 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, Remedy Lane and Be.

More Pain Of Salvation drum sheet music

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this Undertow drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Undertow 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 Undertow hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song – the challenge is dynamics.

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