Learn to playGimme Chocolate!!as made famous by BABYMETALon drums
The drum beat in “Gimme Chocolate!!” by BABYMETAL is a frenetic burst of 1/16 kick blasts, sharp snare hits, and rapid cymbal crashes driving the song’s hyper-metal energy.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Gimme Chocolate!!. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Gimme Chocolate!!
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
After the FX intro, play 1/4 notes on the hi-hat and snare. Use alternating hands to play the 1/16 note snares.
Verse 1
Straighten out the rhythm for the verse. Add a 1/16 note kick in bar 2 of every 4.
Chorus 1
Move to a snare backbeat for the first part of the chorus. Return to the intro groove for the second half of this section.
Solo
Play the verse groove through the solo section.
Verse 2
Continue the solo groove to begin. Then move to kick with hi-hat on the offbeats, using your left hand to fill in the 1/16 notes. Finally, play 1/4s on kick, snare, and hi-hat.
Chorus 2
Return to the chorus groove. Finish the song on the verse groove.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
Learn to play
Gimme Chocolate!!
with Melodics
Behind the track
Gimme Chocolate!!
by BABYMETAL
“Gimme Chocolate!!” by BABYMETAL fuses blistering speed-metal instrumentation with bubblegum J-pop melodies. The composition features rapid-fire guitar riffs, pounding double bass drums, and sudden tempo shifts that heighten its chaotic fun. Vocally, SU-METAL and MOAMETAL deliver bright, high-pitched, and tightly synchronized lines that contrast the heaviness of the band, switching between sugary chants and intense shouts. The result is a playful yet powerful collision of genres — both aggressive and irresistibly catchy.
Tips for learning Gimme Chocolate!! on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of Gimme Chocolate!! 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
- Gimme Chocolate!! is an advanced level song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need the ability to play fast classic Metal grooves at a high tempo.
- 220 bpm.
- 4/4.
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