System Of A Down – Lonely Day

Lonely Day drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of John Dolmayan's drum part on System Of A Down's “Lonely Day”, from the album Hypnotize (2005). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Lonely Day drum sheet music

“Lonely Day” is from Hypnotize, the second half of System Of A Down’s 2005 double album. Written by Daron Malakian, it was nominated for a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance.

The song is a heartfelt, heavy ballad that builds from a gentle groove into a powerful chorus. Great for practising dynamics.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Lonely Day 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 Lonely Day 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: System Of A Down
• Album: Hypnotize (2005)
• Drummer: John Dolmayan
• Style: alternative metal ballad

What you get

Here is what is included with Lonely Day 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 Lonely Day on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark the quiet and heavy sections.
2. Practise the gentle groove. Keep it soft and steady.
3. Build into the chorus. Grow your dynamics.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Follow Malakian’s vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your dynamics.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Lonely Day 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?

Lonely Day drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and System Of A Down fans.

About John Dolmayan

John Dolmayan has played drums with System Of A Down since 1997, on albums from Toxicity to Mezmerize and Hypnotize.

More System Of A Down drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The System of a Down Ultimate Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Lonely Day together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other System Of A Down songs one by one: Aerials, Chop Suey, Toxicity and Revenga. See them all on the System Of A Down drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Lonely Day drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Hypnotize. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Lonely Day 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.

Is Lonely Day easier than other SOAD songs?

Yes – it is one of the more approachable System Of A Down songs.

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