Slipknot – Psychosocial

Psychosocial drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Joey Jordison’s drum part on Slipknot’s “Psychosocial”, from the album All Hope Is Gone (2008). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Psychosocial” from All Hope Is Gone is one of Slipknot’s biggest songs and a showcase for Joey Jordison’s fast, precise double-bass drumming.

After the opening hits, the intro drives sixteenth-note double-bass patterns under eighth-note cymbals, with a “no doubles” marking where the feet simplify, and sextuplet snare and tom fills. The verses and choruses use eighth-note grooves with the bass drum, the pre-chorus switches to an eighth-note crash groove, and the song ends with snare and tom unisons and a sixteenth-note snare build.

What’s in the Psychosocial drum sheet music

This Psychosocial drum sheet music is compact: it uses a segno, a double segno, D.S. and D.D.S. al Coda, and notes like “tacet on D.S.” so the whole song reads in the right order. Sections are labelled, and all the double-bass parts are written out.

Looking for Psychosocial 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: Slipknot
• Album: All Hope Is Gone (2008)
• Drummer: Joey Jordison
• Tempo: ♩ = 134
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Nu metal / heavy metal
• Level: Advanced

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 Psychosocial on drums

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

1. Practise the double bass alone. Keep sixteenth notes even between both feet before adding hands.
2. Learn the road map. Follow the segno, D.S. and Coda signs on paper first.
3. Master the sextuplet fills. Play them slowly with the feet, then speed up.
4. Build stamina. Play the intro patterns for longer stretches to build endurance.

Reading tips for this chart

• Open and closed hi-hat are marked with a small “o” (open) and “+” (closed) above the note. The timing of the openings is part of the groove, so follow them closely.
• 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.
• 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 Psychosocial drum sheet music is for advanced metal drummers who want to improve their double bass, speed and chart-reading skills. If you are working towards faster metal songs, it is a great step up.

More Slipknot drum sheet music

You might also like Before I Forget, Duality, and the rest of the Slipknot drum sheet music collection.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Psychosocial drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on All Hope Is Gone. 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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