Pantera – Domination

Domination drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Vinnie Paul's drum part on Pantera's “Domination”, from the album Cowboys From Hell (1990). Every riff accent, double-bass part and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Domination drum sheet music

“Domination” is from Cowboys From Hell, the 1990 album that defined Pantera’s groove-metal sound. Its heavy riffs and famous breakdown make it a fan favourite.

Vinnie Paul’s playing is heavy, powerful and precise, locked tightly with Dimebag Darrell’s riffs. At around 140 bpm, it is a great workout for metal drummers – especially for tight unisons with the guitar and solid double bass.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Domination 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 Domination 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: Pantera
• Album: Cowboys From Hell (1990)
• Drummer: Vinnie Paul
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 140
• Style: groove metal

What you get

Your Domination 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 Domination on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Domination:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the riffs and the breakdown.
2. Practise the double-bass parts slowly. Keep both feet even.
3. Lock in with the riffs. Learn the accents with the guitar.
4. Bring it up to ♩ ≈ 140. Increase the tempo step by step.
5. Play with the record. Feel the groove of the breakdown.
6. Record yourself. Check your unisons are tight.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Domination 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?

Domination drum sheet music suits intermediate to advanced metal drummers and Pantera fans and cover bands.

About Vinnie Paul

Vinnie Paul co-founded Pantera with his brother Dimebag Darrell. His powerful, precise style drove albums such as Cowboys From Hell, Vulgar Display of Power and Far Beyond Driven.

More Pantera drum sheet music

Other Pantera songs in the store: Cowboys From Hell and Slaughtered. See them all on the Pantera drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Domination drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Cowboys From Hell.

Is Domination 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 Domination?

Around ♩ ≈ 140, with a heavy breakdown.

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