Learn to playI'm Coming Outas made famous by Diana Rosson drums
I'm Coming Out uses a clean disco funk groove with syncopated kick accents, firm snare on two and four, steady hi hats, and a smooth, confident pulse that drives the song forward
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind I'm Coming Out. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
I'm Coming Out
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
After 5 bars of the guitar intro, come in on the toms. The fills follow the horn melody, eventually settling on a kick pattern mimicking the main riff.
Verse
Move to a two-handed hi-hat pattern. When the chords change for the verse, add the open hi-hats. Play the open hi-hat on beat 2-a in the pre-chorus section.
Break
Return to the broken intro feel with variations, and mimick the guitar riff on the kick.
Outro
Now move to a two-handed hi-hat groove, playing snare on beat 2, and mimicking the riff with the kick. Halfway through, add snare on 4, and watch for the fills.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
Learn to play
I'm Coming Out
with Melodics
Behind the track
I'm Coming Out
by Diana Ross
I'm Coming Out blends bright disco funk rhythms with a bouncy bassline, tight horn stabs, and glossy strings, while Diana Ross delivers a confident, joyful vocal full of clarity, warmth, and celebratory flair.
Tips for learning I'm Coming Out on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of I'm Coming Out 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
- I'm Coming Out is an advanced level song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need command of syncopation, a steady two-handed hi-hat groove, and command of fast kick patterns.
- 111 bpm.
- 4/4.
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