Recommended practice songs for intermediate drummers: a collection of tracks to develop expressiveness and performance skills

Current destructionSPYAIR

SPYAIR 'Status Quo Destruction'

Here’s a song by SPYAIR.

Syncopation is used all over in each section, and it sounds really cool when it’s nailed cleanly.

Since it’s rock, it’s even better if you play with that nuance.

For songs like this, it’s important to stay relaxed and avoid playing with too much tension.

Fever Believer FeedbackHanumān

Hanuman: “Fever Believer Feedback”

This song portrays the emotions of people who have fallen into gambling addiction.

It was included on the second mini-album “RE DISTORTION,” released in June 2010.

The track depicts scenes inside pachinko parlors and people consumed by gambling, singing with a mix of pathos and irony.

The drum part demands precise tempo control and rapid-fire phrasing.

Give it a try!

Beyond that10-FEET

10-FEET – Beyond That

Here’s a song by 10-FEET.

It stands out not because of fills, but because of its rhythm patterns.

Even if it looks very simple, making an impact with rhythm patterns is quite challenging.

First, listen to the track thoroughly, then try playing it with your own interpretation.

unde the sunDo As Infinity

Do As Infinity / under the sun

Here’s a song by Do As Infinity.

The busy kick drum in the A section and the tight ensemble hits across the instruments in the B section are crucial—when they lock in cleanly, it sounds awesome.

Keeping a consistent pattern on the hi-hat or ride cymbal creates a sense of drive and suits the song’s vibe.

Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’

EGO-WRAPPIN' 'Cherry on the Beak'

Shuffle beats can trouble drummers who’ve gotten a bit comfortable with the kit—how about using this track to overcome them? The tempo is fast and the difficulty is fairly high, but once you master it, I think you’ll conquer those tricky shuffle beats too.

Misery BusinessParamore

Paramore: Misery Business [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Paramore became hugely popular as a rock band with an emotional musical style.

“Misery Business” is one of their signature songs, known for its intense rock beat.

The beat is complex, so it might be difficult for beginners, but it should be a good challenge for intermediate players and above.

Try playing it powerfully and with plenty of groove.

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Never EndSIAM SHADE

Siam Shade – Never End

It’s in an odd meter from the intro—5/4 time.

I think it’s easier to grasp if you break it down like “1-2-3, 1-2.” I went through a phase of trying to copy it myself, but I never quite got used to it… (lol).

The chorus and the interlude switch to 4/4, so unlike the earlier sections, just play it simply and from the heart.