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Learn to play That's What You Get on drums

Play That's What You Get drum cover with our interactive drum sheet and synchronized video player. Follow every note in real time as the notation moves with the music, slow down challenging sections with tempo control, loop difficult grooves until they feel natural, and isolate the drum track to hear every detail of Zac Farro's energetic performance. Learning this track will help you develop rapid 16th-note hi-hat patterns and tight kick-snare coordination. Our step-by-step learning tools make mastering this pop-punk anthem faster and far more effective than practicing from a static PDF alone. Grab your sticks and start practicing today!

Song information

Artist: Paramore

Drummer: Zac Farro

Album: Riot!

Released: 2007

Sheet Music Details

Length

3 pages of highly readable, clean drum score layouts.

Tempo

130-139

Time Signature

3/4, 4/4

Key features

Features fast 16th-note hi-hat patterns, syncopated bass drum placement, rapid pop-punk fills, and dynamic transitions between tight verses and explosive choruses that challenge coordination and endurance.

Song's Overview

Released in 2007 on Paramore’s album Riot!, That's What You Get helped define the late-2000s pop-punk and alternative rock landscape. The track stands out due to its driving energy, infectious hooks, and a stellar rhythmic foundation that gives the song its signature bounce and urgency. For drummers, learning That's What You Get on drums offers a masterclass in high-energy pop-punk drumming. Zac Farro’s performance avoids the trap of repetitive, straight punk beats by injecting syncopated bass drum placements and intricate, fast-paced hi-hat work. The intro features an interesting time signature feel, shifting between a standard 4/4 and syncopated phrases that keep listeners on their toes. Navigating the transitions between the driving verses and the explosive choruses requires precise timing and physical endurance. תStudying this That's What You Get drum sheet reveals how subtle accent patterns and dynamic variations can elevate an alternative rock track. The song demonstrates how a drummer can push the tempo and energy forward without losing the pocket. Perfecting this That's What You Get drum cover helps musicians master the balance between aggressive power and technical precision, making it an essential study for modern rock players.

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About the Drummer

Zac Farro, drummer for Paramore, is known for his energetic playing on songs like That’s What You Get. His drumming brings energy and precision. If you want to learn to play this song on drums, his style is a great challenge. His work appears in many drum cover lessons.

Drumming Style

Farro combines punk energy with tight execution. His grooves are dynamic and expressive. When playing a drum cover, focus on energy and control. His style works well for beginner drum lessons progressing into intermediate levels.

Practice Advice

Dial Back the Tempo

The fast 16th-note hi-hat work requires serious control. Start practicing at around 90 BPM before working up to the song's actual 120 BPM tempo. Focus on keeping your hand relaxed to avoid early fatigue.

Loop the Intro Riff

The opening rhythm features a deceptive syncopated pattern that throws many drummers off. Use loop mode to isolate the intro and first verse transition until you can play the pattern smoothly without stuttering.

Don't Rush the Choruses

A common mistake when playing this high-energy track is rushing the tempo during the explosive choruses. Stay grounded, lock in with the imaginary bass line, and keep your downbeats steady instead of pushing forward.

Lock in the Interlocking Groove

Maintain absolute timing consistency between your bass drum and snare during the verses. Farro’s groove hinges on tight, precise interaction, so practice with a metronome to ensure no notes overlap or lag behind.

Master the Hi-Hat Accents

The driving 16th-note hi-hat pattern relies on distinct accents on the downbeats. Practice isolating your right-hand movement, emphasizing the primary quarter notes while keeping the inner unaccented notes soft and even.

Learning Roadmap

Phase 1: Build the Core Verse Groove

Isolate the main verse pattern, focusing on the right-hand hi-hat endurance and syncopated bass drum kicks. Practice slowly to lock in the placement of the snare drum on beats two and four.

Phase 2: Navigate the Syncopated Intro

Analyze the rhythm of the opening track. Work on the unique phrasing and sudden stops, ensuring you can transition cleanly from the opening bars straight into the main driving groove.

Phase 3: Smooth Out Section Transitions

Practice moving between the tight, controlled verses and the open, powerful choruses. Ensure your fills don't disrupt the tempo, maintaining a fluid momentum as the song shifts dynamics.

Phase 4: Perform the Complete Arrangement

Combine all sections and play along with the full song. Focus on physical endurance and energetic delivery, keeping your timing locked tight from the initial count-in to the final hit.

Skills You'll Improve

Hi-Hat Hand Endurance
Syncopated Bass Drum Coordination
Tempo Consistency Under Adrenaline
Fluid Song Section Transitions
Dynamic Control and Accenting

Recommended For

This printable drum sheet is highly recommended for intermediate drummers who want to develop high speed hi hat endurance and syncopated bass drum coordination. It is especially valuable for contemporary alternative rock players looking to master energetic pop punk transitions while maintaining rock solid tempo control, precise groove consistency, and fluid dynamic variations across a fast paced, driving, and physically demanding arrangement.