Learn to playBlitzkrieg Bopas made famous by Ramoneson drums
The drum beat for "Blitzkrieg Bop" is fast-paced and driving, featuring a straightforward, relentless 4/4 beat with pounding bass drum, steady snare hits, and energetic hi-hats, embodying punk energy.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Blitzkrieg Bop . We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Blitzkrieg Bop
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Verse
Lay down a fast basic groove on the open hi-hat. Add a crash on beat 1 of every second bar, with a break in bar 8. Repeat the 8 bar pattern once more.
Break
Move the groove to the low tom for the break section, and keep it up for 8 bars.
Chorus
Move to the ride for the chorus, and play the crash on beat 1 in bars 4 and 8.
Outro
Return to the break groove on the low tom for the outro, and in bar 8, play hits on beats 2 and 3 to wrap it up.
Combine and perform
Combine the sections in the form: verse - break - verse - chorus - verse - outro to play the full arrangement.
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Behind the track
Blitzreig Bop
by Ramones
The musical composition of "Blitzkrieg Bop" by the Ramones is characterized by its raw energy and simplicity. It's a quintessential punk rock anthem with a fast tempo, basic chord progressions, and a relentless rhythm. The driving force of the song comes from its powerful guitar riffs, pounding bassline, and propulsive drumming, creating an intense and infectious sonic experience.
Vocally, "Blitzkrieg Bop" features spirited and shouted vocals by lead singer Joey Ramone. His delivery is energetic and urgent, perfectly complementing the frenetic pace of the music.
Tips for learning Blitzreig Bop on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'Blitzreig Bop' 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
- While the individual components of the drum beat may not be overly complex, capturing the song's energy and maintaining consistent tempo throughout the fast-paced track can still pose a challenge, especially for less experienced drummers. Additionally, maintaining the song's signature intensity and tightness requires good coordination and a solid sense of timing. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- To play "Blitzkrieg Bop" by the Ramones on drums, you'll need a mix of foundational drumming skills and specific techniques to capture the energy of the song. You should have a good understanding of basic rhythms and timekeeping, as the song follows a standard 4/4 time signature.
- 176 bpm
- 4/4
- A Major
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