Learn to play Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson
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Follow our step by step breakdown of Uptown Funk to listen to every part and learn how to play it yourself. Want to take your skills even further? Download the Melodics app where you can access hundreds of lessons, track every hit and measure your improvement.
Mark Ronson is a British-American musician, DJ, and record producer, renowned for his work in the pop and hip-hop genres. In his hit song "Uptown Funk," the infectious drumbeat drives the groovy rhythm, contributing to the song's energetic and danceable vibe. Ronson's production skills and drum arrangements have solidified his position as a prominent figure in the contemporary music scene.
Verse
After the vocal intro, kick off with a snare on beat 4, crash, then move into the main groove.
Pre-chorus
Pare back to 1/4 notes on the kick. For the second section, add 1/8 notes on the snare.
Chorus
Hit the crash and return to the verse groove for the chorus. Play a 1/16 note snare fill every fourth bar, starting on beat 4. Then loop that fill three more times, ending in 1/4 note hits on kick and snare, and finally a crash.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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FAQs
- Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk is a great song for beginner and intermediate drummers to play. Download Melodics to break down the song and play other lessons and songs for all skill levels.
- Groove and pocket playing to maintain the infectious rhythm, skill in incorporating various drum fills and accents to add flair to the performance, solid sense of timing and synchronization with the rest of the band, especially during the funky breaks.
- 115 bpm
- 4/4
- C major
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