Learn to playThe Power Of Loveas made famous by Huey Lewis & The Newson drums
The drum beat in "The Power of Love" features a steady, driving rock rhythm with a punchy snare on beats 2 and 4, crisp hi-hats, and a solid kick drum pattern, creating an energetic, danceable groove.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind The Power of Love. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
The Power Of Love
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
Pick up on beat 4 with a crash. Head into the open hi-hat groove. Watch for the crashes and finish with a stop on snare and closed hi-hat.
Verse
Move to a closed hi-hat groove. Watch for the fill in bar 4. There are some subtle kick variations in this section.
Chorus
Return to the intro groove for the chorus. At the end of this section, crash to accentuate the chord changes, and play double stops on snare and low tom.
Bridge
Play a basic groove, adding a kick on beat 2-&. Move your hand from the hi-hat to play the toms on the -& beats. Play 4 on the floor at the end to build into the solo.
Solo
Play the verse groove for the solo section. Watch for the fills in bars 6 and 10, and at the end, build into the last chorus.
Outro
Finish with a double chorus, making sure you hit all the crashes. Finish with a snare fill using alternating hands.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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The Power Of Love
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Behind the track
The Power Of Love
by Huey Lewis and the News
"The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News showcases a vibrant, 1980s rock-pop composition with a catchy, upbeat melody driven by bright guitar riffs, punchy horns, and a tight rhythm section. The song's structure is straightforward yet effective, with a memorable chorus and a dynamic arrangement that builds energy. Huey Lewis's vocal performance is confident and charismatic, blending a smooth, soulful delivery with a touch of grit, perfectly complementing the song's optimistic and anthemic vibe. His voice carries a sense of urgency and joy, making the track both infectious and timeless.
Tips for learning The Power of Love on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of The Power of 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
- The Power of Love is an intermediate level song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need command of a basic groove at a medium tempo, and dexterity around the kit to play fills.
- 119 bpm.
- 4/4.
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