Alexander The Great – Iron Maiden – Bridge
This excerpt is taken from the bridge section (3:54 – 4:38) of Iron Maiden's epic 'Alexander The Great' from the album, Somewhere in Time (1986). The drum pattern is played with little variation, providing a steady platform for the band.
Try playing the rhythm below slowly, with counting. Note that the beats are counted in eighth notes, dictated by the time signature.
Breakdown @ 140 BPM
Author
Steve Ley is a professional drummer, teacher, writer and Sheet Music Team Director for Online Drummer. He studied at the Australian National University, graduating with a Diploma of Music specializing in jazz performance.
