The attached file shows 2 grooves, the 1st groove is the groove that’s played in the second verse specifically, however I picked it as it’s the most complex, so if you can play this you can play the others! I also picked this groove to give you as it’s the most difficult to identify - so try the others for yourselves.
Click here to open the file in PDF format
If chosen Bring me to Life by Evanescence this week as it’s a great track to rock out to and I’m in a rockin’ out mood! It’s good for working on your counting as there a few breaks, as well as working on your trashy hi hat and half time (if you’ve covered it).
This kinda track can be played by beginners but can also be challenging for guys who have been playing a long time if they play it properly.
I’ll write you up some grooves next time but for now here’ the breakdown.
Section No. of bars
Intro 4 (no drums)
1st Verse 8 (no drums)
2nd verse 8 (drums in)
Break 0.5 (DON’T PLAY….it’s a bar of 2/4 so count “1 + 2 + then you’re into the next bit)
Chorus 8
Break 1 (DON’T PLAY)
3rd Verse 8
Break 1 (DON’T PLAY)
Chorus 8
Bridge 8
Middle 8 (half time) 8 (8 bars of normal time or 4 bars of half time. STOP on the “1” of the 8th bar (or “3” of the 4th) with a flam)
4th Verse 8
Chorus 8
Bridge 6 (stop on the “1” of the 7th bar)
