Learn to playRunning Up That Hillas made famous by Kate Bushon drums
Learn the atmospheric drum beat of 'Running Up That Hill' by Kate Bush. Capture the steady, driving rhythm with its iconic tom fills and ethereal snare patterns.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Running Up That Hill. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Running Up That Hill
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Learn the basic groove
Start by playing the basic groove between low tom, snare, and kick to get a feel for the track and tempo.
Add the skip beat
Now add additional 1/16 notes with your right hand on the low tom on the "-a" beats. Stay relaxed and keep the groove driving.
Add the mid tom
Now with the left hand, add the mid tom on beat 3-e.
Play the track
Now play the groove for the whole track. Remember to use Practice Mode if you need to slow it down and lock it in.
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Running Up That Hill
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Behind the track
Running Up That Hill
by Kate Bush
"Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush features a haunting and ethereal musical composition driven by synthesizers, a pulsing drum machine, and atmospheric textures. The song's arrangement is meticulously crafted, with layered synth pads and melodic elements creating a sense of urgency and emotional depth. The use of minor chords and dynamic shifts adds to the song's dramatic and introspective feel.
Kate Bush's vocal performance is captivating and emotive, characterized by her distinctive, expressive voice. Her delivery is both powerful and vulnerable, conveying a deep sense of longing and intensity. Bush's use of vocal phrasing and control, along with her ability to convey complex emotions, makes the performance compelling and deeply affecting. The interplay between the music and her vocals creates a poignant and timeless piece that resonates with listeners.
Tips for learning Running Up That Hill on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of Running Up That Hill 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
- Running Up That Hill is an advanced drum part, based on a drum machine part with some fast, syncopated rhythms involved. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need intermediate to advanced independence, and a fast and driving right hand technique to perform Running Up That Hill.
- Running Up That Hill is 109 bpm.
- Running Up That Hill is in 4/4 time.
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