Learn to playAnother Brick In The Wall, Part Twoas made famous by Pink Floydon drums
Learn the groove of 'Another Brick in the Wall, Part Two' by Pink Floyd. Master the steady beat, syncopated rhythms, and iconic fills that drive this rebellious anthem.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
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Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro and verse
Lay down a four-on-the-floor groove, playing 1/4 notes on the kick. As it moves from intro to verse in bar 5, add an open hi-hat on beat 4-& in every bar.
Chorus
Strike the crash to signal the transition into the chorus. Continue the groove and watch for the crashes throughout this section.
Outro
For the outro, move to a 2 bar pattern, maintaining the four-on-the-floor kick, and playing the snare on beat 4 only.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two
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Behind the track
Another Brick In The Wall
by Pink Floyd
"Another Brick in the Wall, Part Two" by Pink Floyd features a compelling musical composition that blends rock, funk, and progressive elements. The song is driven by a steady, grooving bass line and a tight, syncopated drum beat that provide a solid rhythmic foundation. David Gilmour's iconic guitar work adds texture and depth, with both rhythmic strumming and melodic solos that enhance the song's dynamic range. The use of synthesizers and sound effects adds an atmospheric layer, creating a sense of depth and space.
The song's structure is built around a memorable, anthemic chorus, underscored by a children's choir that delivers the famous line, "We don't need no education." This choral section adds a rebellious and communal feel to the song, amplifying its themes of resistance and individuality.
Tips for learning Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two' 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
- Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two involves some tricky open hi-hats. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two requires solid command of basic rock grooves, and use of the open hi-hat.
- Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two is 105 bpm.
- Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two is in 4/4 time.
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