Learn to playR U Mine?as made famous by Arctic Monkeyson drums
The drum beat in 'R U Mine?' is punchy and driving, featuring a steady, aggressive rhythm with sharp snare hits and powerful kick drum patterns, propelling the song's energetic feel.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind 'R U Mine?' We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
R U Mine?
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Verse
Open with fills on snare and low tom. Repeat the low tom to crash motif three times, and then perform a drag (L - L - R) on the snare leading into the fill to head into the pre-chorus.
Pre-chorus
Move to a 1/8 note groove on the open hi-hat with syncopated 1/16 notes on the kick and snare. Watch for the snare flams in bars 3 and 5.
Chorus
The chorus comprises a 2 bar repeating pattern, with a different fill every time - you may want to use Practice Mode to get into the nitty gritty here and slow things down. Finish this section by repeating the snare to low tom flam motif from the first verse.
Verse 2
Close the hi-hat for the second verse, and watch for the open at the beginning of bar 5. Finish this section with a fill moving around the kit.
Pre-chorus 2
Reprise the open hi-hat groove from the previous pre-chorus, and use alternating hands to play the 1/16 note fills in bars 4 and 8.
Outro
Play the 1 bar repeating groove here on the crash, using the sticking R - L - R - K around the kit starting on beat 3. After 6 bars, the fill repeats itself twice, and moves into the snare to low tom flams from the first verse, followed by the low tom to crash motif to finish the song.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
Learn to play
R U Mine?
with Melodics
Behind the track
R U Mine?
by Arctic Monkeys
'R U Mine?' by Arctic Monkeys showcases a gritty, dynamic musical composition with heavy, distorted guitar riffs and a robust rhythm section. The song's structure is tight and powerful, driven by a relentless beat and pulsating bass lines. Alex Turner's vocal performance is intense and swagger-filled, delivering edgy, rapid-fire lyrics with a confident, almost conversational tone. His voice alternates between a laid-back coolness and a more urgent, impassioned delivery, perfectly complementing the song's hard-hitting rock sound.
Tips for learning 'R U Mine?' on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'R U Mine?' 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
- Playing 'R U Mine?' on the drums is generally considered intermediate. While the beat itself is straightforward, maintaining the song's energy and precision requires good control and timing. The drummer needs to handle fast-paced patterns and transitions smoothly. Some parts, especially the fills and the dynamic changes, may challenge beginners but can be mastered with practice. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- To play 'R U Mine?' on the drums, you'll need the following skills: - Steady Timing and Rhythm: The song's beat requires a solid sense of timing to maintain its driving pace consistently. - Control and Precision: Accurate execution of fast-paced patterns, especially during transitions and fills. - Coordination: The ability to coordinate between hands and feet, particularly with the kick drum patterns and snare hits. - Dynamic Playing: Skill in managing the song's dynamic changes, playing with varying intensities to match the energy shifts. - Stamina: Endurance to sustain the high-energy performance throughout the song. - Basic Rock Drumming Techniques: Familiarity with common rock drumming patterns and techniques, including powerful backbeats and syncopation. Practice these elements to effectively capture the song's rhythm and feel.
- 97 bpm
- 4 / 4
- F# minor
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