Learn to playHave You Ever Seen The Rainas made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revivalon drums
Groove to the steady, classic rock drum beat of 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' by CCR. Learn the smooth hi-hat patterns, solid snare hits, and driving rhythm that define this track.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Have You Ever Seen The Rain. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
Lay down a basic groove, adding an 1/8 note kick on beat 2-&. In bar 4, follow the bass line, and repeat again in bar 6. Don't forget the crash!
Verse
Head into the verse, continuing the intro pattern, locking in with the bass guitar. Build up between the snare and open hi-hat to lead into the chorus.
Chorus
Move to the open hi-hat for the chorus. Add a kick on beat 4-& to ramp up intensity. Add an anticipated snare on beat 3-& every 4 bars, and finish this section on the closed hi-hat.
Outro
Play the crash on every snare for the outro, repeating the 1/8 note kick pattern from the previous chorus. Return to the closed hi-hat at the end, following the bass line with the kick, and finish the song with one last crash.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement. Remember to use Practice Mode if you need to slow down and loop any tricky parts.
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Behind the track
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
by Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Have You Ever Seen the Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival features a timeless musical composition characterized by its straightforward, rootsy rock sound. The song is anchored by a steady, driving rhythm section, with a smooth bass line and simple yet effective drum patterns that create a solid foundation. The acoustic guitar strumming and electric guitar accents provide a rich, textured backdrop, while the organ adds a warm, melodic layer that enhances the song's depth.
John Fogerty's vocal performance is soulful and heartfelt, marked by his distinctive, raspy voice that conveys a sense of longing and introspection. His delivery is clear and expressive, with a subtle intensity that draws the listener in. The vocal harmonies in the chorus add an uplifting, anthemic quality to the song, making it resonate emotionally with its themes of change and reflection. The combination of solid instrumentation and evocative vocals makes "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" a classic that continues to captivate listeners.
Tips for learning Have You Ever Seen The Rain on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain' 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
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain is a good beginner difficulty level song on the drums. Fortunately, there are numerous versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain utilizes basic driving rock grooves.
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain is 116 bpm.
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain is in 4/4 time.
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