Learn to playBetween The Sheetsas made famous by The Isley Brotherson drums
The drum beat for "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers is a smooth, steady 4/4 rhythm with a relaxed groove, featuring a prominent snare and hi-hat pattern that drives the song's sensual feel.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Between The Sheets. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Between The Sheets
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Play the groove
Play a basic linear groove - that is, one part of the kit at a time, between kick, snare, and hi-hat.
Add the 1/16 hi-hat
Now add a 1/16 note on the hi-hat, on beats 1-a and 3-a.
Combine and play
Now repeat for 16 bars and feel the groove.
Learn to play
Between The Sheets
with Melodics
Behind the track
Between The Sheets
by The Isley Brothers
Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers features a smooth, sensual musical composition with lush synthesizers, a steady 4/4 drum beat, and a prominent bassline. The vocal performance is soulful and intimate, delivering the lyrics with a seductive and soothing tone that perfectly complements the song's relaxed and romantic atmosphere.
Tips for learning Between The Sheets on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'Between The Sheets' 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 "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers on drums is relatively straightforward compared to more complex songs. The song features a steady 4/4 rhythm with a relaxed groove. The drum beat primarily consists of a consistent snare and hi-hat pattern, which makes it accessible for drummers with basic skills. However, to capture the song's feel accurately, a drummer should focus on maintaining a smooth, even groove and a relaxed playing style. While the technical difficulty is moderate, achieving the right feel and groove is essential for an authentic performance. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- To play "Between the Sheets," you need solid timing, a steady 4/4 groove, smooth hi-hat control, consistent snare hits, and the ability to maintain a relaxed, even playing style.
- 84 bpm
- 4/4
- E-flat minor
- New songs are released every week on Melodics! And we love to take requests - the best place for this is within our Discord community where you can also connect with other music learners around the world. Check out https://melodics.com/info/community.