7 Easy Songs To Play On Drums Today

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It is a proven fact that regularly playing the drums has lots of heath benefits. Its also one of the best ways to enter a state of flow almost instantaneously. And heck: it’s also a lot of fun – especially when playing to music. So here’s our list of 7 easy songs to play on drums today.

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On that note, here are 7 easy songs to play on drums.

#1: Run to the Hills – Iron Maiden

The tempo of this song might make you think that this is a difficult song to learn on the drums.

However, when you do learn to play like Clive Burr, you’ll realize that playing this song on the drums is not such a herculean task after all. In my opinion, this is the best track from which an amateur can learn the basics of drum playing.

Through this song, you will learn the tricks and tactics for performing and other minute details of playing the drums.

#2: Teenage Dream – Katy Perry

Teenage Dream leads the list of the most popular pop songs.

Its drum beat pattern is easy to understand and learn, making it amongst the most popular songs to play with drums. It’s light and catchy, and once you learn it, you will feel like a true celebrity as you jam along to the song.

#3: Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Billie Jean is one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic tunes of all time. The drums were played in the song by award winner, Leon “Ndugu” Chancler. The song’s drum beat, also referred to as the “Money Beat”, is the beat of many hit songs through the years. It is also one of the easiest grooves to learn.

The time you spend working on learning this beat will be worth it because this is the basis of many other beats that you will encounter in your future as a drummer.

#4: Heart Shaped Box – Nirvana

The drummer who performed in this track is one of my personal favorites, Dave Grohl. Heart Shaped Box is one of Grohl’s performances that is very close to my heart, and also, the simplest to play. This is a perfect song that you can learn for the little yet important technical details.

The technical details includes “tricks” like rim clicks and hitting the cymbals in sync with the guitar. Try to pay attention to the heavy choruses in the track.

#5: Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath

One of the most iconic and influential songs in metal, Black Sabbath has inspired and will continue to do so to the generations ahead. This song is famous for its tempo, creeping slowness, and awesome room for loads of drum fills.

There is a drastic tempo change towards the end. You will also get a triplet ride pattern that might pose a challenge but will be hugely rewarding once you’ve mastered it.

#6: Live Forever – Oasis

This song is known for its drum into.

Like the first five songs on this list, it can be easily played by beginners. As the song moves forward, the drummer starts to move from backbeat to the floor tom and then to the snare. The reason being that the volume increases as the guitar starts to come in.

#7: You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

AC/DC’s drummer, Phil Rudd is a great model to follow in drum playing. His performances are often studied by even advanced drummers in the community. His simple and trendy grooves made AC/DC’s albums classics.

This particular song is actually quite tricky to play on drums, but would become easier if you know the basic techniques. I suggest learning this song after you learn the first six songs mentioned earlier.

Final Thoughts

Are you ready to pick up your drum sticks? It’s not as tough as you think. Just visualize yourself on the stage, and go for it!

The more you play the drums, the easier you’ll learn songs to play. Once you start getting the rhythm, you will get into the habit of playing and improving your skills!

Want more songs? Here are 7 healthy play-alongs that could even replace your next workout.

Do you have any favorite song to play on the drums? Let us know in the comment section below!