Learn to playWhen I'm In Your Armsas made famous by Cleo Solon drums
Start with hi-hat, lock the kick to the bassline, then add snare on 4 and simple statement fills that pop.
With our step-by-step drum lesson you can recreate the beat behind When I'm In Your Arms. We’ve broken down the main sections of the song and will take you through each part beat by beat, with video demonstrations.
When I'm In Your Arms
Drums Tutorial - Step by Step
Intro
Play a 1-e-& 1/16 note rhythm on the hi-hat, and play kick with the bassline. Play a fill up to the hi tom in bar 8.
Intro (pt. 2)
Now fill in the hi-hat on beats 2-a and 3-a, and add snare on beat 4. Play the fill at the end of the 8 bars again.
Verse
Continue the groove, and fill in bar 8. Watch for the fill variation at the end of this section.
Verse 2
Continue the groove through another verse and chorus section, then groove out for another 8 bars when you hear the harp.
Combine and play
Now combine the sections to play the full arrangement.
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When I'm In Your Arms
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Behind the track
When I'm In Your Arms
by Cleo Sol
Cleo Sol grew up in Ladbroke Grove, the daughter of two jazz musicians who met in a band. She's also the lead voice of SAULT, the British collective that releases records with no faces, no interviews, and barely any names attached. Every SAULT release is produced by Inflo - who also happens to be her husband - and critics have reached for Sade to describe her ever since. The comparison lands. There's a lineage in the warmth of the Rhodes, the unhurried tempo, the way the low end sits right at the front of the mix so you don't just hear it - you feel it.
Tips for learning When I'm In Your Arms on drums
Tip 1: Slow it down
Break it down: Tackle each section of When I'm In Your Arms 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
- When I'm In Your Arms is an advanced level song. Fortunately, there are beginner versions of the song available on Melodics to check out!
- You will need good right hand dexterity and independence to play the slinky 1/16 note hi-hat pattern.
- 87 bpm
- 4/4
- C major
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