Blow
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Practice Ed Sheeran on Drums

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Drumming Techniques You'll Learn in Blow

Heavy Backbeat Pocket and Groove
Syncopated Kick Drum Foot Control
Hi-Hat Dynamic Contrast and Accents
Power Fill Transitions and Setup
Riff-Driven Timing and Lock-In

Recommended For

This drum sheet is recommended for intermediate drummers looking to strengthen heavy rock backbeat consistency, kick drum independence, and powerful fill placement. It is especially valuable for players wanting to build authoritative rock presence and learn how to lock tightly into heavy guitar-driven grooves with clarity and control.

Learn to play Blow on drums

Play Blow 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 heavy guitar-driven grooves until they feel natural, and isolate the drum track to hear every accent of the performance. Whether you are building confidence with hard-rock backbeats or refining your kick drum syncopation, our step-by-step learning tools make mastering this Ed Sheeran track faster, easier, and far more effective than practicing from a static PDF alone. Start practicing today and master the heavy groove.

Song information

Artist: Ed Sheeran

Drummer: Bruno Mars

Album: No.6 Collaborations Project

Released: 2019

Sheet Music Details

Length

3 pages of highly readable, clean drum score layouts.

Tempo

90-99

Time Signature

4/4

Key features

A heavy hard-rock beat featuring a solid backbeat, punchy kick drum syncopation, driving hi-hat accents, dynamic crash accents, and powerful section-defining fills.

Song's Overview

Released in 2019 on Ed Sheeran's No.6 Collaborations Project, Blow represents a dramatic departure into heavy blues-rock territory alongside Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars. Built on aggressive guitar riffs and a massive, driving rhythmic foundation, the track delivers raw energy reminiscent of classic rock anthems while maintaining modern production punch. To learn Blow on drums, players must master a hard-hitting pulse where solid backbeat placement and precise kick drum syncopation drive the arrangement. Rather than relying on constant fast fills, the song demands consistent volume, authoritative snare hits, and tight locking with the bassline. Working through the Blow drum sheet helps drummers understand how to maintain relentless momentum through subtle hi-hat dynamics and explosive cymbal crashes. Whether you are working on a Blow drum cover or expanding your rock repertoire, this track serves as an exceptional lesson in dynamic power, timekeeping confidence, and steady pocket playing.

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About the Drummer

Bruno Mars is known for Uptown Funk, a track driven by funk-inspired drumming. While recorded with session musicians, the groove is iconic. If you want to learn to play this song on drums, it’s a must-know rhythm. It’s widely covered in drum cover videos and beginner drum lessons.

Drumming Style

The groove is heavily funk-based with tight hi-hat work and syncopation. When practicing a drum cover, focus on timing and groove precision. It’s great for beginner drum lessons moving into funk. Learning this song on drums builds strong rhythm skills.

Practice Advice

Start Below Full Speed

Begin practicing the main verse groove at 75-80 BPM before accelerating to the full recording tempo. Focus on hitting the snare with consistent power on beats two and four while keeping your kick drum note placements precise.

Loop Heavy Riff Sections

Isolate the transition from the verse to the chorus where the drum intensity shifts. Loop this dynamic build-up repeatedly until your cymbal crashes and snare accents sync cleanly with the song's primary guitar riff.

Avoid Rush on Snare Fills

A common mistake is rushing short sixteenth-note fills into the downbeat. Maintain a steady inner pulse throughout fills to ensure you land solidly back on beat one without pushing the tempo forward.

Lock Snare with Bassline

Focus on exact placement of your backbeat relative to the metronome. Ensure your snare strikes carry a thick, consistent velocity to give the groove its characteristic hard-rock weight without dragging or rushing.

Master Kick-Snare Syncopation

The kick drum pattern features syncopated sixteenth notes that answer the snare. Practice isolating kick-and-snare limb coordination slowly, ensuring your hi-hat hand remains balanced and steady above the rhythm.

Learning Roadmap

Phase 1: Master the Core Rock Groove

Isolate the main 4/4 rock beat at a reduced tempo. Focus on establishing a steady eighth-note hi-hat pulse while anchoring heavy, authoritative snare hits on beats two and four alongside the primary kick drum pattern.

Phase 2: Develop Kick Syncopation and Accents

Work on the syncopated kick drum notes that lock directly with the song's main guitar riff. Ensure your foot accents are clean and distinct from the steady hi-hat pattern without altering your tempo.

Phase 3: Refine Fills and Section Transitions

Practice the dynamic fills that bridge the verses, choruses, and guitar solo sections. Use looping tools to master entering and exiting fills seamlessly, keeping accents sharp and downbeats perfectly on time.

Phase 4: Perform Full Song with Dynamics

Play through the entire song alongside the backing track. Maintain consistent physical energy, authoritative volume, and steady timing from the opening count-in through the final explosive chorus breakdown.

FAQ

Is Blow suitable for beginners?

It’s more suited for beginners with some experience. Using features like tempo control and looping can help you learn it at your own pace.

Can I learn Blow if I’m not very confident reading drum notation?

It’s possible to learn Blow by ear, especially if you break it into sections. Over time, you’ll also improve your ability to read drum notation.

Do I need a full drum kit to play Blow?

While the original version uses a full kit, you can simplify parts and still learn the structure and feel of Blow.

How will learning Blow improve my drumming skills?

Blow helps you develop a solid sense of groove and consistency. You’ll practice staying locked in with the beat while maintaining control over your dynamics.

What skills do I need before learning Blow?

Before learning Blow, it helps to be comfortable with basic grooves, simple fills, and maintaining steady timing.