Let's learn the song "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC. It is from their album Highway to Hell which was released in 1979. This is a staple song for every rock drummer to know.
“Sweet Emotion” – Aerosmith
"Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith is a super fun rock song to play on the drums. It was released in 1975 on the album "Toys In The Attic" and is one of Aerosmith's biggest hits.
“Born Under A Bad Sign” – Albert King
In this lesson, you will learn how to play "Born Under A Bad Sign" by Albert King. This is a classic example of a cross-over blues song. The parts are fairly simple to play, but there are a few tasty nuggets to catch on the drums. In this lesson I'll break down the groove as well as a few simple fills that he plays throughout the song.
“Rock Me Baby” – B.B. King
Blues music is usually based on a triplet rhythm. When we don't play the middle note of each triplet, we get the shuffle rhythm. "Rock Me Baby" by B.B. King is a great song for a beginner to explore a shuffle beat.
“Ticket To Ride” – The Beatles
Let's learn to play "Ticket To Ride" by The Beatles. It was originally released on their 1965 album Help! The main groove that Ringo Starr plays in this song is very unique, especially for rock n' roll music of that time. It's a great example of a groove that uses flams.
“Come Together” – The Beatles
Are you ready to learn one of the most iconic drum parts of all time? In this lesson we will learn how to play "Come Together" by The Beatles. This...
“Song 2” – Blur
Learn to play "Song 2" by Blur, from their self-titled album Blur released in 1997. This hugely popular song was one of the biggest hits to come out of the UK in the 1990's.
“Hungry Heart” – Bruce Springsteen
Let's learn how to play one of Bruce Springsteen's most well-known songs "Hungry Heart" on the drums. It is from his fifth studio album The River, which was released in 1980.
“Treasure” – Bruno Mars
Let's play one of Bruno Mars' most upbeat and fun songs, "Treasure". This song has a retro disco sound and feel and was originally released as a single from his 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox.
“Yellow” by Coldplay
Learning a simple song is a great way to musically apply the things you learn. One of my favourite beginner drum songs to teach is "Yellow" by Coldplay. This is a very well known song that is a popular choice among guitarists and pianists. It was the first multi-national hit that launched Coldplay into the main stream. In this lesson, I'll show you all of the parts and we'll practice them together.
“Clocks” – Coldplay
"Clocks" which is one of Coldplay's most well known songs and a fun one to learn on the drums. It was released in 2002 from their second album "A Rush of blood To The Head".
“Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Learn to play "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) on the drums. This is a song from their 1969 album Willie and the Poor Boys. This iconic rock n roll song is high energy and incredibly fun to play.
“Let’s Dance” – David Bowie
David Bowie is one of the most unique artists in modern day music. His mixture of art, costumes as well as a fusion of many styles of music make him...
“Knock On Wood” – Eddie Floyd
Let's learn a hit song by Eddie Floyd called "Knock On Wood". This song was released on Stax records in 1966 which was at the height of the Soul era. The "four-on-the-floor" groove pattern makes it an early inspiration for funk music.
“American Idiot” – Green Day
Are you ready to tackle the fastest song we have in the entire song library? Let's learn how to play American Idiot by Green Day on the drums. This...
“I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown
Let's play a song by James Brown, the godfather of soul. His music shaped what later became known as funk music. This is an incredibly fun style of music for a drummer to study and play because it has everything to do with the groove. Today we'll play James Brown's biggest hit, "I Got You (I Feel Good)".
“Super Bad” – James Brown
Let's dive in to a fun song from James Brown called "Super Bad".
“Empire State Of Mind” – Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
Today we will be learning one of his biggest hits to date, "Empire State Of Mind". This song was released on his 2009 album The Blueprint 3 and features Alicia Keys on piano and vocals. It's got such a killer groove that you won't be able to stop jamming.
“Purple Haze” – Jimi Hendrix
Today W=we're going to learn the song "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix. It is from his first album Are You Experienced? which was released in 1967.
“The Middle” – Jimmy Eat World
Let's play an incredibly high-energy song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. "The Middle" is their most well known song and the perfect hit to play on the drums. The trick with this song is to memorize the parts before you speed them up.
“Communication Breakdown” – Led Zeppelin
Let's learn the song "Communication Breakdown" by Led Zeppelin. It was released in 1969 on their first album; Led Zeppelin I. This is great song to learn that is fun, challenging and will test your endurance, groove and accuracy at a fast tempo.
“Sugar” – Maroon 5
Learn to play "Sugar" by Maroon 5 on the drums. This song is from their fifth album V (Five) which was released in 2014. It has a steady groove pattern with changing rhythms on the Hi-Hats. There are also two simple drum fills that I will break down for you. This is a super fun song to play and a relatively easy one for anyone past the basics.
“Happier” – Marshmello ft Bastille
"Happier" by Marshmello ft Bastille is a great song to learn and jam with. If you're looking for a great pop song to learn, this is one of my top choices.
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
The Motown record label released countless hit songs in the 60s and 70s that became the backbone of American soul and R&B music. Many of these songs inspired future generations of musicians and songwriters. In this lesson we will learn how to play the original recording of the song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell from 1967.
“Rock With You” – Michael Jackson
"Rock With You" by Michael Jackson is a fantastic song that will take your groove playing to a higher level.
“Lithium” – Nirvana
Let's learn the song "Lithium" by Nirvana. It is a single from their biggest album Nevermind, which was released in 1992. Lithium is an incredibly fun song to play. The parts in each section of the song are very consistent, meaning that you'll be playing the same thing repeatedly.
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana
Let's tackle "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana. This song was released in 1992 as a single from their album Nevermind.
“Big Poppa” – Notorious BIG
"Big Poppa" is a single from his first studio album called Ready To Die, which was released in 1994. It is widely considered to be among the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. The groove pattern for this song follows a very specific pattern.
“Sittin’ On (The Dock Of The Bay)” – Otis Redding
"Sittin' On (The Dock Of The Bay)" is a fun and easy song for any beginner to learn on the drums. It has a very laid back feel and tempo and very simple drum parts to learn. The structure of the song is a repeating Verse/Chorus form with a Bridge Section.
“Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2” – Pink Floyd
The Wall is one of the best known records in Pink Floyd's career. Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2 is one of Pink Floyd's most well known songs and a single from The Wall. This song is a perfect song to learn if you're a beginner.
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