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APT. by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars for Drumline

Free Drumline Beats - APT. by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.
Chantable, danceable, and full of flavor—APT. gives your drumline a personality-driven cadence inspired by the pop-world charm of ROSÉ and Bruno Mars.

A-Pa-Teu-Pa-Teu… Let’s Go

APT. is a quirky, high-tempo drumline cadence inspired by a fan-favorite mashup of ROSÉ and Bruno Mars.

This one’s built for battery personality—packed with rhythmic charm, front-facing visuals, and ensemble moments that are just plain fun to play.

Designed for parades, travel blocks, and pep rallies, APT. hits the crowd with playful call-outs, dance-style sections, and chantable licks that your drumline will absolutely own.

It’s catchy, repeatable, and full of motion.

If you’re looking for a short, crowd-ready cadence with real character—APT. brings the vibe.

APT. Difficulty Rating

Difficulty Ratings

Tempo
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5
Rudiments
1
2
3
4
5
Stickings
1
2
3
4
5
Rhythm / Syncopation
1
2
3
4
5
Snare Complexity
1
2
3
4
5
Tenor Complexity
1
2
3
4
5
Bass Complexity
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4
5
Cymbal Complexity
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4
5
Ensemble Coordination
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3
4
5
Endurance
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4
5
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.

Short, Sweet, and Built to Travel

Clocking in under 30 seconds, this cadence keeps things light and tight.

The snare and tenor parts drive the groove with upbeat rhythmic figures, while basses provide unison and split-note texture.

Cymbals bring playful hi-hats and crashes timed perfectly to enhance ensemble phrasing.

APT. is built for beginner-to-intermediate players with some exposure to basic visual timing and battery vocabulary.

It’s an ideal way to teach musical clarity, body control, and style—without the physical or mental fatigue of a longer rep.

From the “random game” callout to the dance-based finish, this one turns heads without trying too hard.

Download the free PDF and give your battery a short-form, full-personality crowd-pleaser.

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