Queens Of The Stone Age - No One Knows | Drum Sheet Music (PDF + MIDI + XML + Audio)
Conquer one of the most iconic and demanding modern rock drum tracks with this high-accuracy transcription.
This package includes everything you need to play "No One Knows" by Queens Of The Stone Age. Designed for advanced players, this score meticulously documents Dave Grohl's legendary performance, breaking down the intense swing grooves and blistering drum fills that define the song.
What’s Included:
- 📄 High-Quality PDF Score: Professional drum notation created with Finale, clean and easy to read. (QOTSA_No_One_Knows_Score.pdf)
- 🎹 MIDI File: Full drum MIDI data for easy integration into your DAW, Cubase, or Superior Drummer 3. (QOTSA_No_One_Knows_Drums.mid)
- 🎼 MusicXML File: Universal notation format for importing into MuseScore, Sibelius, or Finale. (QOTSA_No_One_Knows_Score.xml)
- 🥁 Drum_Demo (Audio): A dedicated drums-only reference track to help you dissect the rapid triplet fills and the underlying swing feel. (QOTSA_No_One_Knows_Drum_Demo.mp3)
Song Details:
- Artist: Queens Of The Stone Age
- Song: No One Knows
- Tempo: 171 BPM
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Key Techniques: Heavy 8th-note swing/shuffle grooves, high-speed triplet fills, aggressive dynamic accents, extreme physical endurance, complex tom orchestrations.
Practice Focus: The overall difficulty of this transcription is extremely high. The core challenge is twofold: First, you must sustain a relentless, heavy 8th-note swing feel at 171 BPM, ensuring the groove bounces correctly without flattening out into straight 8th notes. Second, you must navigate the explosive triplet-based drum fills. These rapid, multi-drum orchestrations require elite hand speed and precision to ensure every stroke is articulated cleanly before immediately snapping back into the swing groove. Use the included Drum_Demo to isolate these fills and practice them at reduced speeds to build muscle memory.
