How To Play Enter Sandman Intro Beat

Learn the intro beat from the classic Metallica song Enter Sandman.

Lars Ulrich's drum track features a hard-rock, tom groove in the intro. The syncopated crash/snare accents within the groove make this intro an instantly recognizable drum track. The bass drum drives the groove. Be sure to nail steady kicks. Bring out the high and middle toms strokes to bring home the backbeat.

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OnlineDrummer.com founder, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio and holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio.

How To Play Enter Sandman Intro Beat

By Nate Brown

Learn the intro beat from the classic Metallica song Enter Sandman.

Drum notation for the "How To Play Enter Sandman Intro Beat" drum lesson.

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