Hal Leonard Drum Play Along Vol.53 Pop Songs For Kids
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Summary of This Method
Designed for drummers who want to enjoy themselves while working on timing and groove, this method from the Drum Play-Along series guides you song by song: you read the drum part in standard notation, listen to the audio reference to understand the rhythmic intent, then play along with dedicated backing tracks. The format is ideal for developing time sense, endurance, break precision, and consistency in transitions, all while staying within a modern and motivating repertoire.
The online audio files include convenient PLAYBACK+ features for everyday use: you can slow down to work on a tricky passage or gradually speed up to the target tempo, all without changing the pitch. This is a real advantage for solidifying patterns, locking in accents, and refining your transitions (fills, hi-hat variations, snare placements) in current pop/rock contexts.
This selection brings together 8 perfect hits to play "in context": "Sugar" (Maroon 5), "Bad Day" (Daniel Powter), "Love Story" (Taylor Swift), "Party in the U.S.A." (Miley Cyrus), "What Makes You Beautiful" (One Direction), "Counting Stars" (OneRepublic), "Can't Stop the Feeling!" (Justin Timberlake), and "Castle on the Hill" (Ed Sheeran). Lyrics are included to help you quickly position yourself within the song and anticipate energy changes.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Pop | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | Drums | Language | English |
| Genre | Method / drum play-along sheet music (pop) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which tracks are included in Drum Play-Along Vol.53 Pop Songs For Kids?
The collection includes 8 songs: "Sugar," "Bad Day," "Love Story," "Party in the U.S.A.," "What Makes You Beautiful," "Counting Stars," "Can't Stop the Feeling!" and "Castle on the Hill."
Do the audio tracks allow for slowing down the songs?
The online audio files feature PLAYBACK+ with tempo adjustment without pitch change. This makes it possible to practice a passage slowly before returning to the target tempo.
Does the method include drum notation in standard notation?
Each song provides a drum part in standard notation, accompanied by an audio reference and dedicated backing tracks. The lyrics are also included to identify sections of the song. This format helps anticipate changes in energy and rhythmic transitions.
Is this drum method written in French?
The book is written in English.
Which aspects of drumming can be worked on with this pop volume?
The selection of 8 pop hits allows practice of timing, groove, and consistency in transitions. The backing tracks are particularly useful for refining fills, hi-hat variations, and snare drum placements.
