System Of A Down – Revenga

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

About Revenga drum sheet music

“Revenga” is from Mezmerize, the first half of System Of A Down’s 2005 double album, which went to number one in the US.

John Dolmayan’s part is fast and heavy, with intense grooves and fills that follow the band’s sudden changes. A great workout for speed and power.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Revenga 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 Revenga 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: Mezmerize (2005)
• Drummer: John Dolmayan
• Style: alternative metal

What you get

Here is what is included with Revenga 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 Revenga on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark every change.
2. Practise slowly. Get each section clean below tempo.
3. Build speed. Raise the tempo step by step.
4. Practise the transitions. Move cleanly between sections.
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 Revenga 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?

Revenga drum sheet music suits intermediate to advanced drummers and System Of A Down fans.

About John Dolmayan

John Dolmayan has played drums with System Of A Down since 1997, on albums such as Toxicity and Mezmerize.

More System Of A Down drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The System of a Down Ultimate Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Revenga 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 Lonely Day. See them all on the System Of A Down drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Revenga drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Revenga 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 Revenga hard on drums?

It is fast and heavy, so it suits intermediate to advanced players.

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