Dream Theater Ultimate Drum Collection

Dream Theater Ultimate Drum Collection – six complete, note-for-note transcriptions of Mike Portnoy’s drum parts, covering Dream Theater’s classic era from When Dream And Day Unite (1989) to Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory (1999). It is a complete course in progressive metal drumming: odd time signatures, unisons with the band, long-form arrangements and some of the most famous fills in prog.

What’s included in the Dream Theater Ultimate Drum Collection

All 6 songs are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings and delivered as separate, professionally engraved PDFs:

• Dream Theater – Under A Glass Moon – Images And Words (1992), Mike Portnoy, ♩ ≈ 150, progressive metal
• Dream Theater – Overture 1928 – Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory (1999), Mike Portnoy, progressive metal instrumental
• Dream Theater – Erotomania – Awake (1994), Mike Portnoy, ♩ ≈ 160, progressive metal instrumental
• Dream Theater – Pull Me Under – Images And Words (1992), Mike Portnoy, ♩ ≈ 102, progressive metal
• Dream Theater – The Ytse Jam – When Dream And Day Unite (1989), Mike Portnoy, ♩ ≈ 130, progressive metal instrumental
• Dream Theater – The Dance Of Eternity – Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory (1999), Mike Portnoy, changes constantly, Progressive metal instrumental

About Dream Theater

Dream Theater formed in 1985 when Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci and John Myung met at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. They became the best-known progressive metal band in the world, with albums such as Images and Words, Awake and Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory.

Their music combines heavy riffs, long compositions, odd time signatures and virtuoso playing. Mike Portnoy left in 2010 and returned in 2023. For drummers, Dream Theater songs are the ultimate test of reading, technique and stamina.

Save 30% compared with buying the songs separately

The collection costs 30% less than buying the same 6 songs one by one, so it is the best-value way to get the full set.

Suggested learning order

Start with “Pull Me Under” – strong grooves at a medium tempo and clear sections. Move on to “The Ytse Jam” to practise unisons with the band, then “Under A Glass Moon” and “Overture 1928” for speed and stamina. “Erotomania” introduces faster odd groupings, and “The Dance Of Eternity”, with its constant time-signature changes, is the final challenge.

Who is this collection for?

Intermediate to advanced drummers who want to master progressive metal, Mike Portnoy fans, drum students preparing for advanced reading, and teachers looking for a structured prog curriculum.

What you get

• 6 complete songs – every groove, fill and section, nothing simplified
• Clearly labelled song sections in every transcription
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDFs that also read well on a tablet
• Instant download after purchase – the links are also emailed to you

Frequently asked questions

How many songs are in the Dream Theater Ultimate Drum Collection?

It includes 6 songs, each as a complete, note-for-note drum transcription.

Is this drum sheet music or drum tabs?

It is full drum notation on a five-line staff, transcribed from the original recordings – more precise than tabs, because it shows the exact rhythm of every note.

How do I get the files?

The download links appear straight after checkout and are also sent to your email. You can print the PDFs or read them on a tablet.

Can I buy the songs individually?

Yes – every song is also sold on its own. The collection is simply the cheapest way to get all of them.

Which Dream Theater song is the easiest?

“Pull Me Under” is the most approachable, with clear grooves and few meter changes.

Can't find a song you need?

Order a custom drum transcription of any song on YouTube.

Read our guide: Dream Theater drum songs from easiest to hardest, or browse all Dream Theater drum sheet music.