Don’t Wanna Fight, Alabama Shakes - Trinity Rock and Pop Drums Grade 3

From the superb new Trinity Rock and Pop Syllabus - out now!

Recorded to help students prepare for their grace exams. Have fun!

Have also made a full video lesson for this tune, you can watch it here:

Mike :)

Ps please note there's a small error in this performance - should go to the ride cymbal at bar 42, not stay on the hi-hat. Thanks to Lee Robinson for pointing this out! :)

[julianbramley]

The videos are really helpful thanks. Dragging myself through the books but this is the first one I've got stuck on, that cheeky little bass beat is just too quick.

[Xiiapa]

As a drum student in year 10 (UK) since I started, my music teacher has suggested your name every time

[zanejordan]

Hey Mike, currently working on grade 3 and this is one of my pieces. Your drum covers of the songs really help me out and give me a good guidance! It’s really good and helpful that there is a YT channel that has these videos, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[MikeBarnesDrums]

Hi all, have made a full video lesson for this tune, you can watch it here:




Mike :)

[Rusty_]

Thanks didnt even need to see the book to master the song. Might pass this years exams

[svxyash._]

Best drummer! When I first went to London, the only thing on my mind was to meet Mike Barnes! I don't even know whether you live in London. Just a guess by the accent!

[Huz]

I like don’t wanna fight them all the it is really funny😂😂😂😂😂

[sonydikshit]

hey< i luv ur vids
the thing is that in this vid at 1:45 till 1:54 u use hi-hat instead of ride
so just wanted u to know

[richagoyal]

Chorus third line is not snare its ride symbol 😂

[chapterandy]

Hi Mike, would you be making a new video with the portion of ride cymbal at bar 42? So I can know the difference in sounds. Thanks!

[leerobinson]

Hi Mike - I'm taking my exam in under 2 weeks (my first drum exam) and this is one of my pieces. I love the track but I'm still really struggling with the double-hit of the bass drum from bar 18. My consistency seems to vary (and changes depending on the kit I play on) - I know it's late in the day but any tips? In terms of marks, is it better to just play a single beat consistently (and therefore technically play it 'wrong' compared to the chart), rather than lose timing/feel by failing to nail the double-beat?

[ghly]

Thanks so much now I know how to play that cheeky fast part 👍

[leogomes]

Hi.... Mike...bar 42 is going on Ride cymbal right?

[Wow-gdvc]

No offense, I’d like your video, but I personally hate those drumheads, drums, and cymbals. But otherwise your a really good drummer.