Slipknot – Before I Forget

Before I Forget drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Joey Jordison's drum part on Slipknot's “Before I Forget”, from the album Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Before I Forget drum sheet music

“Before I Forget” is from Slipknot’s third album, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). It won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2006 and is one of the band’s biggest songs.

Joey Jordison plays a heavy, powerful groove with intense, precise playing. A great workout for metal drummers who want power and precision together.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Before I Forget 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 Before I Forget 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: Slipknot
• Album: Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004)
• Drummer: Joey Jordison
• Style: heavy metal

What you get

Your Before I Forget 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 Before I Forget on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Before I Forget:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the grooves and fills.
2. Practise slowly. Get every pattern clean.
3. Work on double bass. Keep both feet even.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the riffs.
6. Record yourself. Check your precision.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Before I Forget 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?

Before I Forget drum sheet music suits intermediate to advanced metal drummers and Slipknot fans.

About Joey Jordison

Joey Jordison was Slipknot’s drummer from 1995 to 2013, playing on Slipknot, Iowa, Vol. 3 and All Hope Is Gone. His speed and precision made him one of metal’s most admired drummers.

More Slipknot drum sheet music

Other Slipknot songs in the store: Psychosocial and Duality. See them all on the Slipknot drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Before I Forget drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses).

Is Before I Forget 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.

Is Before I Forget hard on drums?

It is intermediate to advanced, with heavy grooves and double bass.

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