Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of Papercut by Linkin Park (from the 2000 album Hybrid Theory) Nu Metal / Alternative Rock Drum Chart Beginner to Intermediate Level Printable PDF Standard Drum Notation
Experience the aggressive energy and innovative rhythm of Linkin Parks explosive track Papercut, the opening song from their landmark debut album Hybrid Theory (2000). This powerful drum sheet music includes both a simplified drum arrangement and a note-for-note drum transcription, allowing drummers of all levels to perform one of the most defining tracks in the nu-metal and alternative rock genres.
Whether youre a fan of the band, a student of hard-hitting modern rock, or a drummer looking to explore energetic grooves and precision rhythms, this chart captures the intensity and tight control of the original performance, as played by Linkin Parks drummer, Rob Bourdon.
Perfect for:
Beginner and intermediate drummers who want to play a simplified yet accurate version of a high-energy rock track with syncopation and consistent backbeats
Advanced drummers, instructors, and gigging musicians looking for a precise transcription of the original drum track to use for practice, performance, or educational purposes
This sheet music is professionally formatted in standard drum notation and provided as a high-resolution printable PDF. Its ideal for drum lessons, band rehearsals, rock tributes, drum covers, and individual practice. Every hit, fill, dynamic, and transition is clearly marked to reflect the true intensity of the original studio performance.
Product Features:
Includes a simplified drum arrangement and a complete drum transcription of Papercut by Linkin Park
Based on the original 2000 recording from the Hybrid Theory album
All sections included: intro, verses, pre-choruses, choruses, bridge, and outro
Notated with precise dynamics, accents, rhythmic nuances, and fill notation
Designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced rock drummers
Delivered as a printable PDF, easy to use on both paper and digital devices
About the Song:
Papercut is one of Linkin Parks most aggressive and rhythmically complex tracks, blending alternative metal, hip-hop, and electronic textures. Its known for its urgent groove, syncopated hi-hats, tight snare patterns, and its interplay with electronic beats and samples. Rob Bourdons drumming is precise and powerfuldriving the song forward while also enhancing its dark, introspective lyrics and hybrid sound design.
This transcription gives drummers a complete picture of that groove-heavy style, balancing machine-like timing with musical expressiveness. The simplified version breaks the rhythms down for newer players while retaining the feel of the original.
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