Rage Against The Machine – Take The Power Back

Take The Power Back drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Brad Wilk's drum part on Rage Against The Machine's “Take The Power Back”, from the album Rage Against The Machine (1992). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Take The Power Back drum sheet music

“Take The Power Back” is from Rage Against The Machine’s 1992 debut album, one of the most influential rock records of the decade. Its funky bass intro and heavy riffs are classic Rage.

Brad Wilk plays a funky, hard-hitting groove with a powerful pocket at around 105 bpm. It is perfect for drummers who love groove-based heavy rock and want to combine funk feel with heavy power.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Take The Power Back 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 Take The Power Back 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: Rage Against The Machine
• Album: Rage Against The Machine (1992)
• Drummer: Brad Wilk
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 105
• Style: rap metal / funk rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Take The Power Back 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 Take The Power Back on drums

Once you have the Take The Power Back drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the funky verses and heavy sections.
2. Practise the groove at ♩ ≈ 105. Keep it tight with a metronome.
3. Find the pocket. Lock the kick with the bass line.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Feel the funk and the weight.
6. Record yourself. Check your pocket stays steady.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Take The Power Back 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?

This sheet music suits intermediate drummers who love funky, heavy rock, and Rage Against The Machine cover bands.

About Brad Wilk

Brad Wilk co-founded Rage Against The Machine and later played in Audioslave. His heavy, groove-first drumming is a big part of the band’s sound.

More Rage Against The Machine drum sheet music

Other Rage Against The Machine songs in the store: Sleep Now In The Fire, Bombtrack, Know Your Enemy and Bulls On Parade. See them all on the Rage Against The Machine drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Take The Power Back drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Rage Against The Machine. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Take The Power Back 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.

What tempo is Take The Power Back?

Around ♩ ≈ 105.

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