Learn to play Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears
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Tears for Fears is a British pop-rock band formed in the early 1980s, known for their emotionally charged lyrics and catchy melodies. With their hit song "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," the band achieved international acclaim and solidified their status as '80s music icons. The drumming in "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a driving force behind the song's infectious rhythm, courtesy of the band's drummer who skillfully blends dynamic beats with precision, elevating the track to timeless pop perfection. Tears for Fears' fusion of thoughtful songwriting and talented musicianship has left a lasting impact on the music industry and continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Intro
The song begins with the guitar riff setting up the 12/8 time signature. In 12/8 time, we divide the beat into 4 groups of 3 beats, and can be counted 1-&-a-2-&-a-3-&-a-4-&-a-. The hi-hat plays a 6/4 rhythm by playing on every second 1/8 note starting on beat 1-& (the second 1/8 note in the bar. Finish this section with a snare and open hi-hat fill to lead into the main groove.
Intro (pt. 2)
Carrying on with the displaced 6/4 hi-hat pattern, add the snare backbeat and a shuffle kick rhythm. You may want to use Practice Mode to slow it down and feel how the components interlock. Finish this section with another snare to open hi-hat fill using alternating hands.
Verse 2
Continue the groove, feeling the circular nature of the rolling 3 note grouping. This section finishes with an anticipated crash fill, that is, playing the crash on the very last 1/8 note of the bar instead of the standard beat 1 of the next bar. Add the snare in tandem to give it impact.
Chorus
Continue the groove. The fill at the end of this section splits the 1/8 notes up between snare and kick - watch the sticking and make sure the movement between drums is smooth and continuous.
Bridge
Extend the anticipated crash fill idea here, adding a crash on the backbeat snare on beat 4 as well.
Last chorus and outro
In bar 6, repeat the snare to open hi-hat fill, and continue grooving through the outro, ending on the first anticipated crash fill.
Combine and perform
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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FAQs
- Tears for Fears' Everybody Wants To Rule The World is a great song for advanced drummers to play. Download Melodics to break down the song and play other lessons and songs for all skill levels.
- Consistent and steady groove to maintain the song's catchy rhythm, skill in incorporating tasteful drum fills that enhance the song's dynamics, ability to play with finesse and sensitivity, given the song's pop-rock nature.
- 112 bpm
- 4/4
- G major
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