Learn to playBring It On Home To Meas made famous by Sam Cookeon drums
The drum beat in "Bring It On Home to Me" is a steady, mid-tempo groove with a relaxed shuffle feel. It features crisp snare backbeats, and subtle kick drum accents, supporting the song's soulful, gospel-inspired vibe.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Bring It On Home to Me. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Bring It On Home To Me
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
After the piano pickup, come in with the 12/8 groove. Play 1/8 notes on the ride, and fill in the 1/16 note skip beats as the pattern develops.
Verse
Continue the kick and snare, playing the skip beat consistently on beats 2 and 8. Move the skip beat to beat 7 in the last bar.
Verse 2
Continue the groove. There is a skip beat variation in the first bar, playing skips on beats 2 and 4.
Verse 3
Continue the groove through the last verse. Watch for the skip beat variations in bar 4, skipping on beats 8 and 10. Finish on beat 1 of bar 8.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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Bring It On Home To Me
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Behind the track
Bring It On Home to Me
by Sam Cooke
"Bring It On Home to Me" by Sam Cooke is a soulful ballad with a simple yet powerful musical composition. Built on a 12-bar blues structure, it features a gospel-inspired chord progression in C major, complemented by a gentle shuffle rhythm. The arrangement includes warm backing vocals, subtle piano, and a restrained rhythm section, creating an intimate and emotional backdrop.
Cooke's vocal performance is the centerpiece, showcasing his smooth, expressive delivery and impeccable phrasing. His voice transitions seamlessly from tender vulnerability to passionate intensity, conveying deep emotion and longing. The call-and-response interplay with the backing vocals adds a dynamic, church-like feel, making the song a timeless classic in the soul and R&B genres.
Tips for learning Bring It On Home to Me on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'Bring It On Home to Me' 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
- Bring It On Home to Me is an intermediate difficulty song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need understanding of the 12/8 time signature and ability to play 1/16 notes on the ride cymbal within a basic 12/8 groove.
- 106 bpm.
- 12/8.
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