How To Play "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" by Arctic Monkeys On Drums: Breakdown and Demo

Section-by-section talk-through and demo of this classic drum tune! Original drums by Matt Helders.
I have a note-for-note drum cover video of this song, watch it here: • I Bet You Look Good On...
Drum Ninja chart I mention in the intro - features transcriptions of all the parts I talk about and demonstrate here: thedrumninja.co...
That Motown groove video I mention: • How To Play A Motown D...
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[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Hi all, I have a note-for-note drum cover video of this song, watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJakiIh_YqinebM :)

[@Jrshh-]

Lovely cover Mike, that intro always seemed really difficult but after watching you go through it slowly I’ve pretty much figured it out after like ten minutes, always a help thanks a million

[@c.h.f6277]

This is such a great video. Your energy and excitement is addictive. First proper video of yours I’ve stumbled upon and I will definitely be subscribing. You’re such an awesome teacher, a born natural on both the drums and teaching. Thank you

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

How lovely, thanks man! Very much appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment :)

[@geoffhillyard4354]

Always so well explained and taken from slow to fast, excellent!!!

[@dentaljohn1]

Always love your videos Mike. Such a lovely teaching style. I always trust your tuition as it doesn’t make me feel useless and inspires me to push on.

[@martinarmer240]

Brilliant Mike! My favourite song, which I had thought was way too hard. This is now my new goal, so that's the next few months out the window! !

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Ha, go for it Martin! Thanks for watching as ever :)

[@davidlawrence3680]

Cheers Mike. Another great video. I swear every tutorial of yours I go to, I pick it up quickly. Testament to your excellent teaching.

[@elizabethrobinson2223]

Can't wait to get to this level, I love this song. The way you break it down is so useful. 😊

[@alonso5541]

Love your work mate🥁🥁🥁

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Thanks Alonso!

[@carterbrenneis8500]

Love your energy man the opening to this song has given me some grief and you definetly helped ! 👌

[@slotted66]

Well taught! Like how you go over the parts without rushing through!

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Cheers Richie!

[@akashgill419]

Absolutely awesome video!! Such a fun song to play. Love it mate! You're awesome as always. And i think I noticed the soundbrenner on your wrist..? Is it something you'd recommend? Thanks for the awesome video mate. Cheers!

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Cheers Akash! Thanks for watching as always man. Yes, really like the Soundbrenner Pulse and have been using it for over three years now. Use it daily for my drum practice, as well as for practicing guitar and keys. Really nice to be able to feel the pulse as well as hear it, nice immersive groove experience! It's available here: amzn.to/2NoFJoa

[@strangebloke7]

Excellent lesson Mike. Needing to learn this for a gig and wasn’t all that familiar with the song or indeed that cheeky intro. Superb explanation and demonstration. Thanks! Ali.

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Cheers Ali! Glad it was useful :)

[@andydufresne9775]

Can you do a tutorial on that fill at 18:07 please. It sounds great!

[@jorgepascualhernandez1650]

💛 thank you bro

[@juliettepiedigrossi7598]

Thank you I love this song so much, this video really helped thank you :)

[@timtamlinson4822]

Great work

[@Submarine_2010]

Mate there’s defo a fill on last bar of first page idk exactly the drums but it’s not just the rhythm again Actually in the off. Music video it’s just the rythm but on Spotify there defo is so idk lol

[@bryanalesei9674]

Thank you ❤

[@bunuelitow6940]

Te amo

[@bongodongo9229]

What grade is this?

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Not in a grade syllabus, but I'd say the intro is somewhere around Trinity Rock and Pop Grade 6 level if played cleanly and accurately at full speed. Rest of the song a few grades below that. Cheers.

[@vladthemeatman7406]

I think I need better hand speed before this 😅

[@aidanmartin1140]

Wtf

[@teeganmclaren4153]

You go way too fast slow down your not in a race also explain 2 bar