System Of A Down – Toxicity

Toxicity drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of John Dolmayan's drum part on System Of A Down's “Toxicity”, from the album Toxicity (2001). Every groove, fill and dynamic change is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Toxicity drum sheet music

“Toxicity” is the title track of System Of A Down’s 2001 album, which went to number one in the US. It is one of the band’s signature songs and a metal classic of the 2000s.

John Dolmayan’s drumming is heavy, dynamic and creative, with memorable grooves and fills that move with the song’s quiet and loud sections. A must-learn for fans of 2000s metal.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Toxicity 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 Toxicity 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: System Of A Down
• Album: Toxicity (2001)
• Drummer: John Dolmayan
• Style: alternative metal

What you get

Your Toxicity 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 Toxicity on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Toxicity:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark the quiet and heavy sections.
2. Practise each groove slowly. Get them tight with a metronome.
3. Work on the dynamics. Make the contrast between sections clear.
4. Learn the fills. Dolmayan’s fills are key – practise them slowly.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitar.
6. Record yourself. Check your transitions.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Toxicity 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?

Toxicity drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and System Of A Down fans and cover bands.

About John Dolmayan

John Dolmayan has played drums in System Of A Down since 1997. His precise, creative style handles the band’s sudden changes of feel and tempo.

More System Of A Down drum sheet music

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

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Toxicity drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Toxicity.

Is Toxicity 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 Toxicity hard to play on drums?

It is an intermediate song, with heavy grooves and some tricky fills.

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