Smooth Criminal (Pre-Chorus) Drum Lesson + Colored Cymbals Now Available | Drums In Color

Video 2 for “Smooth Criminal” by Alien Ant Farm is officially up, and in this lesson we focus on the pre-chorus section of the song while drumming along to the Drums In Color colored sheet music displayed right in the video.

This track is one of the most exciting songs in our catalog. It’s fast, punchy, and incredibly fun to play. Because of its energy and complexity, Smooth Criminal is best suited for more advanced drum students looking to level up their coordination, timing, and endurance.

If you’re ready to take it on, you can purchase the official Drums In Color colored sheet music here:https://www.musicnotes.com/marketplace/sheetmusic/MK0133989

Not quite at that level yet? That’s completely fine. One of the strengths of Drums In Color is that students can progress at their own pace. Our full song library includes beginner-friendly songs all the way up to advanced tracks. Browse the complete collection here:https://www.drumsincolor.com/songs

Can't get enough of Smooth Criminal videos? Check out the beginning of the song. https://www.drumsincolor.com/post/smooth-criminal-drum-sheet-music-colored-now-available-from-drums-in-color

New Drums In Color Colored Cymbals

We’re also excited to announce that brand new Drums In Color colored cymbals are now available. These cymbals are specifically designed to match our trademarked color-coded notation system, helping students visually connect what they see on the page with what they play on their kit.

An added bonus: they’re muted. Traditional cymbals can be extremely loud, especially in a home practice environment. These muted cymbals allow students to practice more comfortably without sacrificing feel.

Each cymbal set includes:

• Two red hi-hats

• One deep blue crash cymbal

• One black ride cymbal

To complete the full color system, you’ll need matching drum rings or stickers.

Colored Rings which come in a variety of sizes to match most standard sets:https://www.drumsincolor.com/product-page/drum-rings-drums-in-color-standard-acoustic-set

We do have a combination option where you can buy both the rings and cymbals together and save a little bit of money.

Cymbals and Rings Pack:https://www.drumsincolor.com/product-page/cymbals-and-rings-pack

If you’re looking for a more affordable route, colored stickers work just as effectively as rings and even include patches for cymbals when needed. The stickers can be found here:https://www.drumsincolor.com/product-page/colored-stickers-for-drum-set

Whether you’re mastering the pre-chorus of Smooth Criminal or just starting your first color-coded beat, Drums In Color makes learning drums more intuitive, visual, and fun.