Three Days Grace – Animal I Have Become

Animal I Have Become drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Neil Sanderson's drum part on Three Days Grace's “Animal I Have Become”, from the album One-X (2006). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Animal I Have Become drum sheet music

“Animal I Have Become” was the lead single from One-X and topped the US Mainstream Rock chart. It is one of Three Days Grace’s biggest hits.

Neil Sanderson plays a heavy, driving hard-rock groove with powerful choruses. Great for drummers into 2000s rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Animal I Have Become 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 Animal I Have Become 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: Three Days Grace
• Album: One-X (2006)
• Drummer: Neil Sanderson
• Style: hard rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Animal I Have Become 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 Animal I Have Become on drums

Once you have the Animal I Have Become drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark the verses and choruses.
2. Practise the groove. Keep it heavy with a metronome.
3. Make the choruses big. Full power, steady time.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitars.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Animal I Have Become 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?

Animal I Have Become drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and rock cover bands.

About Neil Sanderson

Neil Sanderson is Three Days Grace’s drummer and a founding member of the band.

More Three Days Grace drum sheet music

Other Three Days Grace songs in the store: Time Of Dying. See them all on the Three Days Grace drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Animal I Have Become drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Animal I Have Become 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 Animal I Have Become good for beginners?

Yes – it is heavy but clear.

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