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Rock
10 songs
Why this genre
Rock songs are the best starting point — steady backbeats, forgiving tempos, and songs you already know and love.
Another Brick in the Wall
99 BPMPink Floyd
Steady, simple groove, very approachable — sheet music includes Part 2 & Part 3
Beast of Burden
98 BPMRolling Stones
Relaxed Charlie Watts backbeat, minimal fills
Creep
92 BPMRadiohead
Steady basic beat throughout, one drum fill
Do I Wanna Know
85 BPMArctic Monkeys
Steady groove, simple pattern — great feel for the tempo
Enter Sandman *
123 * BPMMetallica
Iconic groove, repetitive pattern — tip: use YouTube's speed settings (⚙️) to slow it down while you learn it
Eye of the Tiger *
109 * BPMSurvivor
Iconic intro pattern, simple verse beat, great motivator
Free Fallin'
84 BPMTom Petty
Straightforward beat, playable fills
Let It Be
74 BPMThe Beatles
Slow, steady, Ringo keeps it minimal
Seven Nation Army *
120 * BPMThe White Stripes
Repetitive tom groove, extremely simple — a crowd favorite for beginners
Yellow
87 BPMColdplay
Simple kick/snare, very forgiving tempo
* Above 100 BPM — great for when you feel ready to push the tempo. Tip: YouTube's speed settings (⚙️ gear icon) let you slow any video down to practice at your own pace.