Learn to playSo Easy (To Fall In Love)as made famous by Olivia Deanon drums
So Easy (To Fall In Love) features a laid-back groove with a steady kick, crisp snare backbeats, and smooth hi-hats that give it a breezy, danceable feel.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind So Easy (To Fall In Love). We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
So Easy (To Fall In Love)
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Verse
Pick up at the end of the first chorus with a bossa nova style pattern. Play the 1/16 note groove for the verse, and watch for the fills and stops.
Chorus
Move to the ride for the chorus. Play a fill in bar 4, and finish with the bossa nova pattern, adding hi-hat. Break, and fill into the bridge.
Bridge
Watch for the added 1/16 notes on the ride in the bridge. Play the open hi-hat with your snare hand. Play fills in bars 4 and 8.
Outro
Start with a down chorus, and come in with a big drum fill in bar 4. Return to the ride, and play out on the bossa nova pattern.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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So Easy (To Fall In Love)
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Behind the track
So Easy (To Fall In Love)
by Olivia Dean
So Easy (To Fall In Love) by Olivia Dean is built on a warm, understated soul-pop arrangement that blends retro influences with modern polish. The track uses a relaxed mid-tempo groove, soft bass, gentle electric guitar, and subtle synth textures to create an intimate, romantic atmosphere. The production is clean and spacious, letting the rhythm section and melodic hooks breathe without feeling busy.
Olivia Dean’s vocal performance is smooth, controlled, and emotionally nuanced. She uses a light, airy tone with subtle dynamic shifts and tasteful phrasing, conveying vulnerability and ease rather than big theatrical gestures. Her delivery feels conversational and sincere, with layered harmonies that add softness and depth without overpowering the main melody.
Tips for learning So Easy (To Fall In Love) on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of So Easy (To Fall In Love) 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
- So Easy (To Fall In Love) is an advanced level song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need a smooth 1/16 note groove and confidence with intermediate syncopation.
- 70 bpm
- 4/4
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