Learn to playNo Other Oneas made famous by Weezeron drums
The drum beat for "No Other One" by Weezer is steady and driving, with a mid-tempo pace, simple kick-snare patterns, and occasional cymbal crashes that enhance the emotional depth of the song.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind No Other One. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
No Other One
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
Start with a fill on the snare before moving to the tom double stops. Settle into an 1/8 note groove riding on the crash, and play syncopated tom double stops to lead into the verse.
Verse
Play a 2 bar repeating groove for the verse, adding a kick on beat 2-& in the second bar. Watch for the crash in bar 8 and end with a fill leading to the chorus.
Chorus
Return to the crash for the chorus. Flam between the toms in bar 4. Fill back into the intro groove in bar 8, watching for the flam variations in the fills.
Verse 2
Move to closed hi-hat for verse 2. Open the hi-hat from bar 9. Build up back into the chorus groove, and at the end of the chorus, build into the bridge.
Bridge
Play the bridge on the ride, filling in bar 4, and building for 2 bars at the end.
Outro
Play 8 bars of open hi-hat groove for the outro, followed by 8 bars on the crash.
Combine and play
Combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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No Other One
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Behind the track
No Other One
by Weezer
The musical composition of "No Other One" by Weezer features a grungy, mid-tempo alt-rock sound with distorted guitar riffs, a steady drum beat, and a bassline that carries the melancholy mood. The arrangement is relatively simple but effective, allowing the emotional weight of the song to come through. Rivers Cuomo’s vocal performance is raw and vulnerable, with a strained, almost pleading tone that reflects the song's themes of unrequited love and insecurity. His voice pairs perfectly with the gritty instrumentation, creating a sense of emotional intensity and longing.
Tips for learning No Other One on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'No Other One' 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
- No Other One is an advanced song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need command of the 3/4 time signature, and control of flams amongst other skills.
- 100 bpm
- 3/4 time.
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