{"id":1337,"date":"2023-04-29T21:34:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T01:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drumminginsider.com\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2023-04-29T21:34:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T01:34:34","slug":"best-drum-songs-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drumminginsider.com\/best-drum-songs-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The 25 Best Drum Songs of All Time\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to instruments that receive all the acclaim, it\u2019s usually guitar first and maybe bass next. However, the best songs in the history of music wouldn\u2019t exist without the inclusion of drums, especially the 25 tracks we\u2019ve selected for you today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drum fills these songs are known for make them rather than break them. Join us as we take you on a supersonic journey across 25 iconic tunes beloved for their drum work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. \u201cWhen the Levee Breaks\u201d by Led Zeppelin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks (Drum Cover w\/ Music)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HTkl8oO8MoA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1971&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>70&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting our list is the Led Zeppelin classic, \u201cWhen the Levee Breaks,\u201d released on the band\u2019s hit album <em>Led Zeppelin IV<\/em>. The long instrumentation that leads this drawling, impassioned track wouldn\u2019t have the same emotional impact without the steady percussion provided by John Bonham.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when vocalist Robert Plant adds lush harmonica atop the sonic soundscape of the seven-minute track, that unwavering drumbeat keeps the song tethered so it\u2019s free to explore, something Zeppelin always excelled at doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/led-zeppelin-when-the-levee-breaks-tab-s11512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> with tabs. This song\u2019s consistent beat will make you feel like a drum pro in no time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. \u201cWipe Out\u201d by the Surfaris&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wipe Out (The Surfaris); drum cover by Sina\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yQeC_6bOFqs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1963<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Surf rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>155<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone knows the guitar riff of the Surfaris\u2019 classic early \u201860s tune \u201cWipe Out,\u201d but when you stop and think about it, it\u2019s the drum rhythm that gives this song the pulsing, high-octane feel it\u2019s so beloved for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those drums match the frenetic energy that one feels when riding the crest of a tall wave and then surfing it to completion. Or, you know, wiping out, hence the name of the song. At times, the drums take on a tribal feel with their pounding, relentless beat, mimicking the race of your heart as you listen along.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/safaris-wipe-out-drum-tab-s55206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> are the tabs so you can sharpen your skills on the sticks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. \u201cIn the Air Tonight\u201d by Phil Collins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins | Recreating Iconic Drum Sounds\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hf7Na9fpdI8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Soft rock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>190<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let the soft rock genre fool you. When \u201cIn the Air Tonight\u201d by Phil Collins takes off, it <em>truly <\/em>takes off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The slow, pulsing drum beat throughout most of the song acts as a subtle accompaniment, mostly unnoticeable, really. So then why did we place this song on our list of the greatest drum songs of all time?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s due to that iconic moment around the three-minute, 15-second mark where the drums fill your ears with pulsing, pounding drama. This song simply wouldn\u2019t be the same without those heavy drums in the rest of the song, heightening the emotions and augmenting the listening experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice along with the tabs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/phil-collins-in-the-air-tonight-drum-tab-s50420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. \u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d by Queen&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play We Will Rock You By Queen - Drumming Made Simple Episode #4\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/--SqDTmqnKQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1977<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Arena rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>81&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a similar vein to the Phil Collins smash hit \u201cIn the Air Tonight,\u201d next on our list is Queen\u2019s \u201cWe Will Rock You.\u201d What both songs share is that without those drum fills, they wouldn\u2019t be as impactful and fondly remembered as they are today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While sure, you can clap the simple but effectual rhythm of \u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d by hand, you can also sit behind the kit and bang it out. It feels a lot better and gives the song that much more oomph.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn the drum part, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/queen-we-will-rock-you-drum-tab-s16331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a>. This song is pretty easy to learn considering everyone knows the main beat. It\u2019s one of those songs that\u2019s transcended generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d by Nirvana&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Play &quot;Smells Like Teen Spirit&quot; On The Drums (5 Levels)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bz2xC7bfRnA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1991<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Alternative rock, grunge&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>132<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Long before Dave Grohl led his own band, the Foo Fighters\u2013who today fill arenas worldwide\u2013he was Nirvana\u2019s drummer. The band\u2019s top hit, \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit,\u201d is on this list not for that crunchy, filthy guitar riff but for Grohl\u2019s astounding drum work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The song wouldn\u2019t have that heavy-hitting edge if not for the pounding drums that accompany the main riff and chorus. The drums back off during the verses to let the sludgy bassline shine, then pick right back up, appealing to the disaffected youth that Seattle\u2019s early \u201890s music so richly attracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can play along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/nirvana-smells-like-teen-spirit-drum-tab-s269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drum tab<\/a> if you\u2019re ready for a workout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. \u201cBack in Black\u201d by AC\/DC&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn Drums to Back in Black by AC\/DC\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a0qg3-Jqp1s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1980<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Arena rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>94<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Would that leading guitar riff of \u201cBack in Black\u201d by AC\/DC have grabbed listeners\u2019 ears by the millions if it wasn\u2019t backed by the drum work of Phil Rudd? Probably not, which is why we had to include this classic tune on our list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even as great as the guitar is, the drums sound so clean and distinct yet complement the other instruments so well. They never stop their relentless pounding, punctuating the high-energy verses and complementing the chorus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to play like one of the greats? Try practicing with the tabs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/ac-dc-back-in-black-drum-tab-s1024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. \u201cGood Times Bad Times\u201d by Led Zeppelin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Good Times Bad Times Drum Tutorial - Led Zeppelin\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GYJqKGjvCsU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1969<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Hard rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>93&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It should come as no surprise to see more Led Zeppelin on this list, what with the unit being described by many as the greatest rock band of all time. This time, we\u2019ll look at something slightly earlier from the band\u2019s catalog, the 1969 song \u201cGood Times Bad Times\u201d from the eponymous album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A short song by Zeppelin standards (it clocks in at under three minutes), it\u2019s a hard-edged, moderate-paced song led by heavy drums from John Bonham.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want to appreciate the extent of Bonham\u2019s work on this Zeppelin tune, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zjpOxfbZ1eA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this video<\/a>, as it features the drums isolated from the rest of the track. He truly was a drumming wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re in a playing mood, you can drum along to the tabs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/led-zeppelin-good-times-bad-times-drum-tab-s346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. \u201cHot for Teacher\u201d by Van Halen&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hot For Teacher (Drum Cover) - Van Halen - Kyle McGrail\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1bXHbSI22hE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1984<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Hard rock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>129<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard rock pioneers Van Halen have many hallmark songs, another of which we\u2019ll look at a little bit later on this list. For now, let\u2019s focus on \u201cHot for Teacher,\u201d a fast-paced school anthem led by frenzied guitars and backed by a solid, heartbeat-mimicking drum beat by band co-founder Alex Van Halen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we can\u2019t truly discuss this song without delving into the intro. It almost sounds like a motorcycle engine starting up, and you wouldn\u2019t be remiss to think it\u2019s some sort of sound effect, but nope! It\u2019s drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn how to play the intro (and the rest of the song) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/van-halen-hot-for-teacher-drum-tab-s19632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. \u201cWalk This Way\u201d by Aerosmith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u2605 Walk This Way (Aerosmith) \u2605 Drum Lesson | How To Play Drum Beat (Joey Kramer)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pd1LVRYsszI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1975&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Hard rock, rap-rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>109&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you prefer the original Aerosmith version from 1975\u2019s <em>Toys in the Attic <\/em>or you appreciate the cover version (with Aerosmith) from Run D.M.C. from the mid-1980s, one thing is for sure, \u201cWalk This Way\u201d is quite a powerhouse of a song!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helped bring back Aerosmith\u2019s career, but of course, that\u2019s not why we\u2019re discussing it today. Fun fact: Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler came up with the heavy-hitting drum line, which rocks you the moment you press \u201cplay\u201d on this track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drums keep the tune steady even though the guitar riff gets all the credit. You\u2019ll be ready to play like an expert no time with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/aerosmith-walk-this-way-drum-tab-s1335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drum tabs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. \u201cThe Chain\u201d by Fleetwood Mac&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fleetwood Mac - The Chain Drum Cover\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rymvzm-J2cI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1977&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>152&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A softer, more emotive song, \u201cThe Chain\u201d by Fleetwood Mac is bolstered by the simple but powerful drums throughout. They sound like roaring thunder in the chorus, giving the echoing vocals more conviction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The twang of the guitar bows down to this powerful drum beat, which maintains a consistent pace (making it easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/fleetwood-mac-the-chain-drum-tab-s7881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn to play<\/a>) but acts as the song\u2019s backbone, in which without it, it wouldn\u2019t be as good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. \u201cSuperstition\u201d by Stevie Wonder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stanley Randolph: How To Play &quot;Superstition&quot; - Drum Lesson (DRUMEO)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lrs3y2AtmAc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1972<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Classic soul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>100&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every song with the greatest drums of all time necessarily needs to be rock or metal! The Stevie Wonder tune \u201cSuperstition\u201d rightfully gets a place on this list because it\u2019s so drum-heavy. The first thing you hear is a slick drum intro, follow by some Moog bass to give the tune its funky feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the song gains more instrumentation as it goes along, including the addition of a trumpet and a tenor saxophone, it\u2019s the drums that carry this song through its tremendous conclusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a fun fact: Wonder played all the instruments himself save for the trumpet and tenor sax. He was quite the drummer, we\u2019d say!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to play like the greats, <a href=\"about:blank\">here\u2019s<\/a> the drum tab to \u201cSuperstition.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. \u201cFool in the Rain\u201d by Led Zeppelin&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"John Bonham&#039;s &quot;Fool In The Rain&quot; - Drum Lesson (DRUMEO)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H4X_IF9JU08?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1979<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>131&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFool in the Rain\u201d from the 1979 Led Zeppelin album <em>In Through the Out Door<\/em> might not be one of the group\u2019s most famous hits, but it is exceptionally memorable due to John Bonham\u2019s trademark drum sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upbeat-sounding riff is what most casual listeners hear, but if you pay more attention to the drum line, you\u2019ll realize Bonham is hard at work throughout this entire tune.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s most evident at around the two-minute, 56-second mark when the instrumentation tacks on a new dimension, including awesome drum fills from Bonham.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can appreciate the drum work best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RddCksr-XhY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>; that link will take you to a video where you can listen to the track\u2019s isolated drums. You\u2019ll need some tabs to play along, and you\u2019ll find those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/led-zeppelin-fool-in-the-rain-drum-tab-s22692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. \u201cRosanna\u201d by Toto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rosanna - Toto | Drum Cover By Pascal Thielen\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R2p2jYlB-Lc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1982<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Classic rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>82&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many music listeners know Toto for the group\u2019s hit song \u201cAfrica,\u201d but the tune \u201cRosanna\u201d\u2013named after actress Rosanna Arquette\u2013deserves acclaim for its incredible drumming. It was also a hit in its own right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The song\u2019s drumming isn\u2019t complicated, per se, but consistent and punchy. The lush sonic wall that builds up during this song\u2019s chorus is reinforced by the strong drumming, and the synth solo gets to roam with the drums calling it back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can play along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/toto-rosanna-drum-tab-s19993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. \u201cCome Together\u201d by The Beatles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Beatles &quot;Come Together&quot; Groove - Drum Lesson (Drumeo)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tSPZcPHsl_U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1969&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Rock, blues rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>92&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beatles have such a vast catalog, but when thinking of which tunes of their exemplify drum excellency, it has to be \u201cCome Together.\u201d This rock classic showcases the drum work of Ringo Starr fantastically well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the verses, the drums intertwine with the bass to create a strong sound. In the chorus, the drums support the twangy guitar that makes this song such a beloved tune more than 30 years after its original release.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tabs to play the song are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/beatles-come-together-drum-tab-s62923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> so you can show off your drumming chops!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. \u201cEye of the Tiger\u201d by Survivor&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eye of the Tiger - Drum Cover - Survivor\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MHj9XlV3fFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1982<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>108&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a reason that \u201cEye of the Tiger\u201d by Survivor has been the go-to track for every fight montage in film since it was released in 1982. It has that big fight feel! It\u2019s impossible not to get amped up listening to this spirited track, and the drums definitely deserve their share of the limelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drums add pressure to the piano, which wouldn\u2019t come across nearly as tough without the drums pulsing with the bass. The drumming in the chorus also makes this song the masterpiece that it is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/survivor-eye-of-the-tiger-drum-tab-s89089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> are the tabs if you\u2019re interested in adding this one to your repertoire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. \u201cBillie Jean\u201d by Michael Jackson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beginner Drum Lesson - How to play Billie Jean by Michael Jackson\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6wNweCAqsbI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1983<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Dance-pop, post-disco, R&amp;B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>117&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although lots of covers have slowed down the pace, the original \u201cBillie Jean\u201d by Michael Jackson is a speedy track in line with the rest of Jackson\u2019s very danceable discography. The R&amp;B stylings allow the drumming to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drums immediately establish the atmosphere of this song, which has happy-sounding music but depressive lyrics. They carry on throughout the song at a fast pace, always there even when the danceable beat becomes more prominent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can play along with the tabs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/michael-jackson-billie-jean-drum-tab-s10586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. \u201cBeat It\u201d by Michael Jackson&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Michael Jackson&#039;s Drummer Jonathan Moffett Performs &quot;Beat It&quot;\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ctLu7-eid8g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1982<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>R&amp;B, soul&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>139<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Off the critically acclaimed album <em>Thriller<\/em>, \u201cBeat It\u201d might not be the biggest hit from that album, but it\u2019s certainly one of the most popular tunes in Michael Jackson\u2019s broad discography. After all, this is the song that made Jackson a pop icon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The music video is about uniting rival gangs, but the song wouldn\u2019t have that much ability, nor Jackson so much star power, if not for the strong drum line throughout. Just watch the video above featuring one of Jackson\u2019s drummers, Jonathan Moffett, performing the tune. It\u2019s not easy!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you have what it takes to follow along, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/michael-jackson-beat-it-drum-tab-s10259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these drums tabs<\/a> and get ready to sweat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. \u201cJump\u201d by Van Halen&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jump (Van Halen); drum cover by Sina\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/abwqTcRjgiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1984<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Glam metal, rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>129<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second Van Halen single on our list is \u201cJump,\u201d one of the band\u2019s most-known tunes. The synth that dominates that unforgettable intro isn\u2019t the only instrument worth talking about. You know where we\u2019re going with this \u2013 the drums!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guitar solo is where the drums get the most interesting. The next time you listen to this all-time great tune, give the drums your ear, and you\u2019ll hear the immense talent of band namesake Alex Van Halen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you\u2019re ready to play along following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/van-halen-jump-drum-tab-s21889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these tabs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. \u201cLivin\u2019 on a Prayer\u201d by Bon Jovi&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play \u201cLivin\u2019 On A Prayer&quot; By Bon Jovi On Drums: Note-For-Note Drum Cover\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n8rMGT7bXw8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1986&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Arena rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>123&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to find anyone who hasn\u2019t heard the Bon Jovi mega-hit \u201cLivin\u2019 on a Prayer.\u201d It\u2019s a rock anthem all this time later, frequently sung along loud in sports arenas and bars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the song was first released on the album <em>Slippery When Wet<\/em>, it made an immediate splash. The drums drive forward the sense of urgency between the two lovers who are trying to get through their troubles with a little bit of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drums punctuating Bon Jovi\u2019s lyrics before the final chorus explodes is a moment that will give you goosebumps again and again. Recreate it by learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/bon-jovi-livin-on-a-prayer-drum-tab-s3131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the tabs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. \u201cSweet Child O\u2019 Mine\u201d by Guns N\u2019 Roses&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Child O&#039; Mine - Drum Cover - Guns N&#039; Roses\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bK2Cj7gH3-0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1987&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Hard rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>144<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The incredible guitar work of Guns N\u2019 Roses\u2019 Slash can dominate your ears, and rightfully so, but there\u2019s so much tonal depth to \u201cSweet Child O\u2019 Mine that drummer Steven Adler deserves major credit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s once the other instruments fill in the opulent guitar work of Slash is when this song really takes off. Although it sounds like it has a relaxed pace, the drumbeat reaches a crazy 144 beats per minute!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the solo, when the song expands into its explosive finish, the beauty of the drum work is especially apparent. Recreate it for yourself with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/guns-n-roses-sweet-child-o-mine-drum-tab-s23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some drum tabs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. \u201cMoney\u201d by Pink Floyd&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pink Floyd - Money  - DRUM COVER\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Acb8eaq9HWo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1973&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Prog rock, hard rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>126<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining elements of hard rock, blues rock, and progressive rock, when the intro of \u201cMoney\u201d by Pink Floyd really takes off, it\u2019s the drums you have to thank for it. Nick Mason, the drummer, also contributes some to the tape effects that start the song.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drums place nicely with the bass-driven riff, the sweet, smooth tenor saxophone played by Dick Parry, and the Wurlitzer electric piano. As the song changes tempos and time signatures several times across six and a half minutes, Mason keeps up effortlessly, delivering a piece of classic rock history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn to play like Mason courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/pink-floyd-money-drum-tab-s15761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these tabs<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. \u201cKashmir\u201d by Led Zeppelin&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Led Zeppelin - Kashmir - DRUM COVER\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KTGl8xk3gsA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1975&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Hard rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>80&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most beloved Zeppelin tunes, \u201cKashmir\u201d has cemented its place on this list without a doubt. The main riff receives augmentation from the drums, but what\u2019s most impressive is that John Bonham never misses a beat despite that this song goes on for nearly nine minutes long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tune ebbs and flows, with the drums acting almost as a buoy, keeping the song anchored to itself. It\u2019s no wonder that \u201cKashmir\u201d has been declared the penultimate Led Zeppelin song, best encapsulating the band\u2019s sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn to play it with some drum tabs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/led-zeppelin-kashmir-drum-tab-s288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. \u201cThe Ocean\u201d by Led Zeppelin&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kyle Brian - Led Zeppelin - The Ocean (Drum Cover)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_phFgkONW-I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1973<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Hard rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>88&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>About the same pace as \u201cKashmir\u201d despite being released several years earlier is \u201cThe Ocean,\u201d the last Zeppelin song on our list. The odd rhythm of this song from Jimmy Page\u2019s guitar never feels out of sorts thanks to John Bonham\u2019s reliably strong drumming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This song feels like several in one, with a pause midway through before the song dramatically comes back. The unconventional pacing, transformative nature, and odd riffs in this song make it one of the best drum tracks we\u2019ve ever heard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need another Zeppelin song to add to your repertoire, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/led-zeppelin-the-ocean-drum-tab-s11909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> are the drum tabs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. \u201cCrazy Train\u201d by Ozzy Osbourne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne (drum cover)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o_MEjzQ2Vwc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1980<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Heavy metal&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>160&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lee Kerslake is a god behind the kit on Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s \u201cCrazy Train,\u201d which gets that pulsating intro in part from the drums. That\u2019s only the beginning. The verses and chorus of this song pick up the pace in a major way, with a top tempo of 160 BPM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drum fills between Osbourne\u2019s vocals add to the frenzied emotion of the song, especially as it builds to its chorus. The unrelenting solo has pounding drum accompaniment to make \u201cCrazy Train\u201d one of the most popular songs in its genre, even to this day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the tabs to play the Ozzy song <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/ozzy-osbourne-crazy-train-drum-tab-s61178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. \u201cTom Sawyer\u201d by Rush&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tom Sawyer - Rush - Drum Cover - Neil Peart - Next Level Playing\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JaPPVioejBw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>1981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre\/Style<\/strong><\/td><td>Prog rock&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tempo (BPM)<\/strong><\/td><td>175<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not end our list with one of the most difficult-to-play but awesome drum songs of all time, \u201cTom Sawyer\u201d by Rush? It\u2019s that the song is so challenging that it\u2019s incredibly memorable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tune might sound easy to replicate, but you must remember that Rush\u2019s members were all trained music experts, so they knew a thing or two about professional playing. They favored the 7\/8 time signature in \u201cTom Sawyer\u201d and other songs in the discog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drums race throughout the near-five-minute track, lending the spacy accompaniment a stuttering sound that fits just right. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songsterr.com\/a\/wsa\/rush-tom-sawyer-drum-tab-s287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> is the drum tab.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to instruments that receive all the acclaim, it\u2019s usually guitar first and maybe bass next. However, the best songs in the history of music wouldn\u2019t exist without the inclusion of drums, especially the 25 tracks we\u2019ve selected for you today. 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