Paranoid was written collectively by the four members of Black Sabbath and released in 1970 on their album Paranoid. It is a fast, riff‑driven heavy metal song that was reportedly written quickly in the studio to provide a short, catchy track for the record. Though only a modest hit on initial U.S. release, it has since become one of Black Sabbath’s signature songs and a classic of the heavy metal repertoire, frequently cited and performed decades after its debut.
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Explore 2 Bass arrangements of Paranoid, ranging from Beginner to Easy to intermediate. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Bass under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 5 Drums arrangements of Paranoid, ranging from Beginner to Intermediate to advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Drums under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
You can play Paranoid Sheet music on 2 instruments, including Bass, Drums.
At Tomplay, we have adapted Paranoid Sheet music in 5 levels, from Beginner to Intermediate to advanced.
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