Learn to playTwo Weeksas made famous by Grizzly Bearon drums
Two Weeks features a technical yet musical drum part, taking inspiration from jazz and The Beach Boys alike. Rolling triplets permeate the arrangement, with syncopated toms.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind Two Weeks. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
Two Weeks
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
After the piano intro, come in with the groove. Use the sticking R-L-L to play the triplets, while playing 1/8 notes on the pedal hi-hat.
Verse 1
Play the semi-linear verse groove. Watch for the variations in the rhythm on the toms. Finish this section using the same triplet sticking.
Chorus
Return to the intro groove for the chorus, observing the dynamics and using the right hand to move around the kit.
Verse 2
Verse 2 is similar to the first, but introduces 1/8 note hi-hats and triplet motifs - use alternating hands to play these.
Chorus 2
After 4 bars, come in with the chorus groove once more.
Outro
After 4 bars of hi-hat, move to the outro groove on the ride. Watch for the syncopated triplets and ghost notes on the snare. Use R-L-L for the fills in this section.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
Learn to play
Two Weeks
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Behind the track
Two Weeks
by Grizzly Bear
Two Weeks is built around an 1/8 note chordal piano riff, anchored with saturated wurlitzer piano and bass. The drums move between a rolling triplet pattern and a more staccato, broken rhythm to provide space in the verses. Waves of effected omnichord provide an ethereal lift to the chorus, and the outro features jazz inspired punctuations from the drums.
Singer Ed Droste's delivery is dulcet and ballad-like. The leaps in the vocal melody in the chorus are accompanied by airy harmony and counter melodies from the other band members.
Tips for learning Two Weeks on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of Two Weeks 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
- Two Weeks is an advanced level song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need command of smooth triplet rhythms, and advanced syncopation abilities.
- 82 bpm.
- 4/4.
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