Twenty One Pilots – Stressed Out

Stressed Out drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Twenty One Pilots’ “Stressed Out”, from the album Blurryface (2015). The whole groove is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Stressed Out drum sheet music

“Stressed Out” was the breakthrough hit from Blurryface, reaching the top 2 in the US and earning a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. Its nostalgic lyrics about growing up made it one of the biggest songs of 2015–16.

The groove on the record is a laid-back, swung hip-hop beat, and this transcription is written from the original drum programming. It is perfect for learning to play a relaxed, swung sixteenth-note feel on a real kit – keeping it consistent, laid-back and in the pocket like a drum machine with a human touch.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Stressed Out drum transcription was written bar by bar from Twenty One Pilots' studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Stressed Out drum notes exactly as they were played on the record.

The notation is clean and professionally engraved, with clearly marked sections and repeats, so it is quick to find your place when you jump to a fill or a chorus. Print it for your music stand or keep it on a tablet – both work well.

Song facts

• Artist: Twenty One Pilots
• Album: Blurryface (2015)
• Style: alternative hip-hop

What you get

When you buy Stressed Out drum sheet music, 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 Stressed Out on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Stressed Out on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel the swing in the sixteenth notes.
2. Practise the swing slowly. Use a metronome and keep the swing consistent.
3. Keep it laid-back. The backbeat should sit slightly back.
4. Watch the dynamics. Keep the hi-hat even and controlled.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the beat.
6. Record yourself. Check the swing feel stays the same throughout.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Stressed Out drum tabs are rough sketches – the main groove, maybe a fill or two, and rhythms that are hard to read. Note-for-note sheet music shows exactly what was played and when, so you learn the real part instead of an approximation, and you learn it faster.

Who is this sheet music for?

Stressed Out drum sheet music is great for beginner-to-intermediate drummers who want to learn hip-hop and swung grooves, and for Twenty One Pilots fans and teachers looking for a song students love.

About Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots are Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, from Columbus, Ohio. Their mix of alternative rock, hip-hop and pop made Blurryface and Trench huge successes, and Josh Dun’s energetic drumming is a highlight of their live shows.

More Twenty One Pilots drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Twenty One Pilots Complete Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Stressed Out together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Twenty One Pilots songs one by one: Heathens, Heavydirtysoul, Jumpsuit and Nico and the Niners. See them all on the Twenty One Pilots drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Stressed Out?

Yes – every section from the first bar to the last, exactly as played on the original recording. It is not a shortened or simplified version.

Is it written as drum tabs or as drum notation?

As standard drum notation on a five-line staff. Tabs can show which drum to hit but not the exact rhythm – notation shows both.

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.

What is a swung sixteenth-note feel?

It means the second and fourth sixteenth notes of each beat are played slightly late, giving a relaxed, bouncing feel. The sheet music shows the groove, and the record shows the feel.

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