Learn to playStressed Outas made famous by Twenty One Pilotson drums
The drum beat in Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots is steady and minimalist, with tight snare hits and a subtle kick driving the rhythm, creating a laid-back yet tense vibe.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Stressed Out. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Stressed Out
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
Repeat this 2 bar groove twice for the intro, watching for the open hi-hat every second bar.
Verse
Simplify the 2 bar groove, removing some of the hi-hats. Keep it going for 10 bars.
Chorus
Hit the crash, and rest. Come back in bar 3 with kick and snare, then play the fill to bring in the hi-hat. Groove through the chorus, finishing on beat 2-&.
Bridge
Drop back to kick and snare for the beginning of the bridge, then play a busier kick and snare groove for the last 4 bars of the bridge.
Outro
Return to the chorus, this time coming in with the fill in bar 4. Stop on beat 2-& at the end of the chorus again, and return to the intro groove for the last 8 bars,
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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Stressed Out
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Behind the track
Stressed Out
by Twenty One Pilots
The musical composition of Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots blends alternative hip-hop with indie pop. Its structure features a minimalist yet impactful arrangement, driven by a subdued drumbeat, simple piano riffs, and electronic textures that emphasize its introspective tone. The melody shifts between a haunting, repetitive hook and rap-like verses.
The vocal performance alternates between conversational rapped delivery, highlighting the raw and relatable lyrics about anxiety and adult pressures, and a melodic chorus with a yearning, nostalgic tone. Tyler Joseph's vocals are intimate and emotive, enhancing the song's confessional mood.
Tips for learning Stressed Out on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of Stressed Out 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
- Stressed Out is an intermediate difficulty song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need command of basic beats, fills, and some basic syncopation.
- 85 bpm.
- 4/4.
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