Paramore – Misery Business

Misery Business drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Zac Farro’s drum part on Paramore’s “Misery Business”, from the album Riot! (2007). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Misery Business” from Riot! is Paramore’s breakthrough hit and one of the definitive pop-punk songs for drummers. Zac Farro’s part is fast and busy, with lots of bass drum and tom movement under the guitar riff.

The intro is a fast eighth-note groove on the crash with doubled bass drum notes. The verses use a kick-driven pattern with grace-note snares and toms before switching to an eighth-note hi-hat groove. The choruses ride the crash, and “loose” half-time-feel bars and a triplet fill add contrast before the post-chorus.

What’s in the Misery Business drum sheet music

This Misery Business drum sheet music is compact: it uses a segno, a D.S. al Coda and a “To Coda” sign so the whole song reads in the right order without extra pages. Sections are labelled, choked cymbals are marked, and every fill is written out.

Looking for Misery Business drum tabs? This is full drum notation on a five-line staff, so it shows the exact rhythm of every note – something tabs can’t do.

Song facts

• Artist: Paramore
• Album: Riot! (2007)
• Drummer: Zac Farro
• Tempo: ♩ = 173
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Pop punk
• Level: Intermediate

What you get

• 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 Misery Business on drums

Once you have the Misery Business drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Understand the road map first. Follow the D.S. al Coda and Coda signs on paper before you play.
2. Build up the tempo. Start at around 130 bpm; 173 bpm is fast for the busy kick patterns.
3. Practise the grace notes. Keep flams and grace notes light so the groove still flows.
4. Play the “loose” bars with feel. Open the hi-hat a little and relax into the half-time feel.

Reading tips for this chart

• Road-map signs (segno, D.S., D.C., “To Coda”) tell you where to jump. Trace the order of sections with your finger before you play.
• Choked cymbals are marked “choke”. Hit the cymbal and grab it straight away with your other hand so the sound stops short.
• Grace notes and flams are the small notes just before the main note. Play them softly and slightly ahead of the beat.
• Section labels in boxes (such as I, V1, C1) name each part of the song – intro, verse, chorus and so on – so you can find your place quickly.

Who is it for?

This Misery Business drum sheet music is for intermediate drummers and pop-punk fans who want to build speed and learn to read a chart with D.S. and Coda signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Misery Business drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Riot!. Nothing is simplified.

Is it a drum tab or real notation?

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

How do I get the PDF after I buy?

The download link appears straight after checkout and is also sent to your email. You can print the PDF or read it on a tablet.

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