Drum Related

Below is a breakdown of All I want for Christmas by Mariah Carey, it shows the section name and number of bars.

Section                       No. Of Bars

1st Verse                   (Vocal intro)  30 (though it’s tough as there’s not click and it may not be exact!)
                                    Alternatively, start the track 50sces in and go from there.

Piano/drums intro   4 (No drums for 2 bars then in with fill and stabs for 3rd n 4th)

2nd Verse                  16

Chorus                       12

3rd Verse                  16

Chorus                       12

Bridge                        16

4th Verse                   8

Chorus                      10

Outro                        12……then start fading

Notes:    Play a solid ¼ note hi hat and play fills in triplets. The track pretty much flows right the way through once you start playing so just do the fills at the end of sections.

This weeks “Track of the Week” is All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Now, before all you hardcore fans out there start taking the p*ss because it’s Mariah Carey, let me reassure you that it’s a cracking track to play!!

I’ve chosen this track this week, well, ‘cos it’s a Christmas tune! It’s got good energy and there’s a lot that can be done to this track. It IS all in triplets, so if you’re not familiar with those yet I’d advise against trying to play to this one just yet. But definitely have a listen to the track anyway as it gets you in the mood for this time of year!