Learn to playStill Waitingas made famous by Sum 41on drums
Rock out with the energetic drum part of 'Still Waiting' by Sum 41. Master the fast-paced punk beat, powerful snare hits, and dynamic fills that drive this high-energy track.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Still Waiting. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Still Waiting
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
The song opens with an 8 bar guitar intro. In bar 9, play the low tom on beat 4 and move into the groove. Bring the right hand down to the snare to play the fast 1/16 notes in bar 8 of the groove.
Verse
Move to the hi-hat for the verse, with the kick pattern following the guitar riff. Bring your left hand up to play the 1/16 notes on the hi-hat in bar 2. Use your right hand to start the offbeat snare hits in bar 8. Finish this section with 1/16 notes on the snare building up into the chorus.
Chorus (pt. 1)
Return to the intro groove for the first half of the chorus, this time on the open hi-hat. Finish this section with double stops on the snare and low tom.
Chorus (pt. 2)
Move to a half time groove here, alternating between bars of groove and fill. Incorporate the double kick here from bar 3. Increase the rhythmic momentum in bar 9, moving the snare to beats 2 and 4. You may want to use Practice Mode to hone in on the finer details here.
Bridge
Get the left foot pulsing 1/4 notes on the pedal hi-hat to start this section, accompanied by double stops on snare and low tom. Continue to the half time groove on the open hi-hat. After 8 bars of groove, move to the ride. Finish this section with a 1/16 note snare buildup with alternating hands.
Outro
Return to the chorus groove for the outro. Use alternating hands to help navigate the fast 1/16 notes around the kit in bar 8. Finish with a fill incorporating snare, crash, and double kick to wrap up the song.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement. Don't forget to make use of Practice Mode to slow down, isolate, and loop any tricky parts.
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Still Waiting
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Behind the track
Still Waiting
by Sum 41
"Still Waiting" by Sum 41 features a high-energy musical composition that blends punk rock with elements of hardcore and metal. The song is driven by fast-paced, aggressive guitar riffs that deliver a sense of urgency and raw power. The rhythm section, consisting of a punchy bass line and relentless drumming, provides a solid and dynamic foundation, propelling the song forward with intense momentum. The drums, in particular, feature rapid-fire beats and explosive fills that enhance the song's frenetic energy.
The overall arrangement is tight and concise, with each instrument contributing to the song's powerful and cohesive sound. The use of power chords and palm-muted riffs creates a heavy, gritty texture that is characteristic of the band's punk rock style.
Tips for learning Still Waiting on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of 'Still Waiting' 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
- Still Waiting is an advanced level piece on the drums. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- Still Waiting involves fast playing, with ample use of the double kick pedal, fast and dextrous grooves and fills.
- Still Waiting is 192 bpm.
- Still Waiting is in 4/4 time.
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