APT. by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars for Drumline

Tempo

Moderately fast tempo (~152 BPM) keeps players engaged but never rushed. Simple subdivisions and repeatable phrases help with control.

Rudiments

Basic stick control and simple rolls are present but minimal. No hertas or extended hybrid figures. Focus stays on timing and groove.

Stickings

Alternating strokes and quick bursts appear throughout. Some musical lines require consistency and clean doubles, but nothing advanced.

Rhythm / Syncopation

Backbeat-based and danceable with a few displaced figures. Cymbals and basses land on syncopated counts that require group awareness.

Snare Complexity

Snare writing focuses on timing and phrasing, not speed. Clean articulation and ensemble cohesion are more important than flash.

Tenor Complexity

Some melodic movement and visual crossover moments, but technique is well within reach for intermediate players.

Bass Complexity

Simple unison hits with occasional splits for flavor. Basses mostly support groove and keep things together rhythmically.

Cymbal Complexity

Hi-hats, claps, and choke effects require precision but no technical mastery. Ensemble visual timing is more important than execution difficulty.

Ensemble Coordination

Call-and-response phrases and chant cues require listening and clean starts/stops. Timing is essential for collective impact.

Endurance

Short and light. Can be played repeatedly without fatiguing any section. Great for reps and parade loops.