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Technical details

Song name

Save Your Tears

Difficulty

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Time Signature

Decade

Genre

Drummer name

Max Martin & Oscar Holter

Version

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About the drummer

Max Martin and Oscar Holter are legendary pop producers known for their "melodic math" and hit-making drum programming. On The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights," they created a synthwave masterpiece inspired by 80s drum machines and "gated" drum sounds. Their work represents the cutting edge of modern pop production and hybrid rhythmic design.

Drummer style

The programming style focuses on a simple, driving kick-and-snare pattern with emphasized hi-hats and a "crystalline" synth-driven energy. Playing drums (or pads) to this track involves mastering the steady, repetitive precision of a machine. This modern approach is perfect for drum covers that integrate electronics and is a frequent topic in drum lessons about hybrid drumming.

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Is Save Your Tears 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 Save Your Tears if I’m not very confident reading drum notation?
Yes — our interactive player makes it much easier. You can watch, listen, slow things down, and gradually get familiar with the notation as you play.
Do I need a full drum kit to play Save Your Tears?
No — you don’t need a full drum kit to play Save Your Tears. A basic setup (kick, snare, hi-hat) is enough to get started.
How will learning Save Your Tears improve my drumming skills?
By learning Save Your Tears, you’ll work on coordination between your hands and feet, as well as transitions between grooves and fills.
What skills do I need before learning Save Your Tears?
Before learning Save Your Tears, it helps to be comfortable with basic grooves, simple fills, and maintaining steady timing.

Technical details

Song name

Save Your Tears

Difficulty

Easy to intermediate

BPM

110-119

Time Signature

4/4

Decade

2000's

Genre

Pop

Drummer name

Max Martin & Oscar Holter

Version

Original

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