Tool – Forty Six & 2

Forty Six & 2 drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Danny Carey’s drum part on Tool’s “Forty Six & 2”, from the album Ænima (1996). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Forty Six & 2” from Tool’s Ænima is one of Danny Carey’s signature performances, famous for its slow-building intro and the huge, syncopated grooves that follow.

After three bars of rest, the drums start with sparse, syncopated hi-hat figures, including sixteenth notes and triplets, and a 7/8 bar with a cymbal swell. A note in the chart explains the special sounds used here (hi-hat played on the rim, snare as percussion). The verses and choruses use sixteenth-note grooves with a lot of open and closed hi-hat articulation, and the second verse leaves space with written-in hits.

What’s in the Forty Six & 2 drum sheet music

This Forty Six & 2 drum sheet music labels every section, includes the sound legend for the intro, and marks every open and closed hi-hat. Four-bar repeat counts and first- and second-time endings keep the long song easy to follow.

Looking for Forty Six & 2 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: Tool
• Album: Ænima (1996)
• Drummer: Danny Carey
• Tempo: ♩ = 83
• Time signature: 4/4, with a 7/8 bar
• Style: Progressive 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 Forty Six & 2 on drums

Once you have the Forty Six & 2 drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Learn the intro slowly. The hi-hat figures are syncopated – count sixteenth notes carefully.
2. Practise the hi-hat openings. The o and + marks are central to the groove. Work on your hi-hat foot.
3. Feel the 7/8 bar. Count it in eighth notes: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
4. Build the dynamics. The song grows a lot – start the intro quietly.

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.
• First- and second-time endings show which bars to play on each pass of a repeat. Play the bracket marked “1.” the first time and skip to “2.” the next time.
• Repeat bars (the slash signs) mean “play the previous bar or bars again”. The small numbers above them count the bars so you do not lose your place.
• Time-signature changes are written exactly where they happen. When a new one appears, count the smallest note value (eighths or sixteenths) until it feels natural.
• 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 Forty Six & 2 drum sheet music is for advanced drummers and Tool fans who want to study Danny Carey’s groove, hi-hat control and sense of build.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Forty Six & 2 drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Ænima. 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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