Slipknot – Duality

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

About Duality drum sheet music

“Duality” was the first single from Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) and one of Slipknot’s biggest hits. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance.

Joey Jordison’s drumming is intense and precise at around 145 bpm, with heavy grooves and powerful double bass. A great workout for metal drummers.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Duality 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 Duality 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: Slipknot
• Album: Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004)
• Drummer: Joey Jordison
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 145
• Style: heavy metal

What you get

Here is what is included with Duality 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 Duality on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the grooves.
2. Practise slowly. Get every pattern clean.
3. Work on double bass. Keep it even.
4. Build up to ♩ ≈ 145. Step by step.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the riffs.
6. Record yourself. Check your precision.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Duality 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?

Duality 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, admired for his speed and precision on albums such as Iowa and Vol. 3.

More Slipknot drum sheet music

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this Duality drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). Nothing is simplified.

Are these Duality 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 Duality?

Around ♩ ≈ 145.

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