Learn to playAll Staras made famous by Smash Mouthon drums
The drum beat for "All Star" by Smash Mouth is a steady, upbeat rock rhythm with a driving kick, snappy snare hits, and consistent hi-hat patterns, creating an energetic and catchy groove.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind All Star. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
All Star
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Verse
Start with 7 bars of rest, before coming in on the hi-hat, and use the sticking L - R - L to play the snare fill leading into the verse. Watch for the 1/16 note kicks on beats 2-a and 4-a. Use alternating hands to play the fill at the end of the section, moving from snare to hi tom to low tom.
Chorus
Start the chorus with a crash and move to the open hi-hat. Play 1/16 note snares on beats 2-a, 3-e, and 4-a. Finish this section on the closed hi-hat.
Bridge
Rest for the first 2 bars of the bridge. Return to the verse groove for 6 bars, and lead into the final chorus with a 1/16 note fill using alternating hands and moving between snare and low tom.
Chorus 2
Return to the chorus groove for 7 bars, finishing on a fill between snare, low tom, and ending on a crash.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement. Remember to use Practice Mode if you need to slow down and loop any sections.
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All Star
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Behind the track
ALL STAR
by SMASH MOUTH"All Star" by Smash Mouth features an energetic and catchy musical composition blending rock and pop elements. The arrangement includes a driving rhythm section, punchy guitar riffs, and vibrant keyboard melodies, creating a lively and upbeat sound.
The vocal performance by Steve Harwell is confident and charismatic, characterized by his distinctive, slightly raspy voice. His delivery is upbeat and engaging, with a playful tone that matches the song's anthemic lyrics. The infectious chorus and memorable melody make "All Star" a feel-good, sing-along track that has become a pop culture staple.
Tips for learning 'All Star' on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'SONG NAME' individually for precision mastery. With Melodics, you can slow the pace of the song and work up to full speed.
Tip 2: Review your performance
Identify growth areas: Listen to playback of your performance to learn where you need to develop your timing, technique & rhythm. Melodics provides instant feedback on your performance.
Tip 3: Practice makes perfect
Stay consistent: With regular, focused practice you'll see rapid progress when learning the song. Even a short session each day will make a huge difference.
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FAQs
- Playing "All Star" by Smash Mouth on drums is relatively easy and suitable for beginner to intermediate drummers. There are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- While the beat is not complex, it requires maintaining a consistent tempo and energy to capture the song's lively and upbeat feel.
- 104 bpm
- 4/4
- F# major
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