The Drum

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Am]Ooh, I can't pretend
[F]Like you didn't bring my tempo up again
[Am]My head's in a spin
[G]You send my body to [Em]a place it's never been
[Em]Baby, won't you let me
[Am]Keep you up all night? Let the morning come closer
[G]You send me so high now, the ceiling can't hold us
[Am]Listen to my heart, let the rhythm control ya
[G]I'll be there when [Em]you need my love
[G]Just follow the beat of my [Am]drum (drum, drum, drum, drum, drum)
[Am]It goes...
[G]Just follow the [Am]beat of my drum
[Am]Ooh, I can't pretend
[F]Like I didn't let your love go to my head, ah-ah, mm-mm
[Am]Ooh, I'm in a spin
[G]You send my body to [Em]a place it's never been, ah-ah
[Em]Whoa-oh, oh, no
[G]Thinkin' about you, makin' my body behave so
[Em]Crazy, oh, you make [Am]me wanna sway slow
[F]You push up on me, baby, you got me for days, oh, you do
[Em]Baby, won't you let me
[Am]Keep you up all night? Let the morning come closer
[G]You send me so high now, the ceiling can't hold us
[Am]Listen to my heart, let the rhythm control ya
[G]I'll be there when [Em]you need my love
[G]Just follow the beat of my [Am]drum (drum, drum, drum, drum, drum)
[Am]It goes...
[Em]Whoa-oh, oh, no
[G]Thinkin' about you, makin' my body behave so
[Em]Crazy, oh, you make [Am]me wanna sway slow
[F]You push up on me, baby, you got me for days, oh, you do
[G]Just follow the [Am]beat of my drum
[Am]It goes...
[G]Just follow the [Am]beat of my drum

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Song Fundamentals

Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Classic Schlager

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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The Drum by Alan Walker is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'The Drum' by Alan Walker utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between Am and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for The Drum by Alan Walker: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – VI – i – ♭VII – v – i

Song chords:

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Am F G Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – i – ♭VII – v – i • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Drum (Alan Walker)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Drum, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Drum?

The original recording key for The Drum by Alan Walker is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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