Thomas Lang - Using Different Bass Drum Techniques
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2020
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This is a sample lesson from Thomas Lang's Drum Universe! Thomas touches base on foundational foot techniques used to achieve different sounds and dynamics.
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This is a gem of a lesson. Foot technique and the correct way of sitting on the throne are things not everyone talks about with this much detail.
Yes. This is only the second video where I have learned about sitting on the very back of the throne whilst doing ankle strokes. I couldn't figure out how to balance. It's taken me years to happen upon this information.
Finally... someone who recommends a combination of techniques. Instead of some who say that one is better than the other.
All great musicians play while combining
Like the grip..use it dynamically..
I am. DM drummer and I play with Metronome every time I play, just do what is comfortable for you. We are all different. You are right as far as he is commited to one technique.
practicing swivel strengthens/targets your heel-down technique, which is linked to the heel-up/ankle
practicing heel/toe with the stomp & toe roll strengthens your tibia in ways that are different (but still beneficial) to other techniques.
so if you practice the various ones, you round-out your leg and help other motions that might've had a small hurdle. heeltoe helps with the muscles needed for regular ankle doubles & slide technique. it's just generally badass to fuck around with all of them
I find myself using different techniques depending on what I’m playing..
*Me sitting on the toilet slapping my bare feet against the tile.*
Same
Thanks for the tip buddy, I will use that excuse next time my girlfriend asks what I was doing in the toilet
das how i learned.
Literally going the same thing
You mean sitting on the throne?
Before i was exposed to Thomas Lang's videos, i never knew your feet could play like your hands. Love this guy.
His feet... :D
Out of the dozens of bass drum technique videos I've seen over the years, this one has been by far the most helpful.
You can see how much Thomas has built his stamina. At 4:54, the interviewer is (understandably) tired and breathing heavily. Meanwhile, Thomas is totally relaxed, despite having been talking through the whole exercise.
Its all about practice and commitment and Thomas has done he´s fair share of that. Great observation BTW . Thomas is a master Drummer
what are you talking about ?!? ;-))) lol
are you crazy? they are tapping their fucking feet. it's not a marathon or anything. that guy doesn't look gassed and if he is, he has some kind of medical condition. i can show this to literally anybody and they can do it for a long period of time. the muscles are gonna spasm out long before the stamine goes down. To have stamina as a problem here, you'd have to speed it up and play much harder and of course on a real kit.
Thomas's face is something between Jean Claude Van Damme and Matt Damon)
No way! He's definitely MARK WAHLBERG
I cudnt agree more with you both😂
jajajajaja
Jean Matt Van Damon?
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Anyone who doesn't see Thomas as being one of the greatest drummers of all time just doesn't understand drums. Observe, learn and enjoy people.
I honestly can't think of anyone who touch him... there are a few close guys, but not touching.
In terms of “physical achievements” maybe
Thomás is just a clínic drummer
VIRGIL ,VINNIE,GADD,BOZZIO....real legends in MUSIC.
Ron Smith VIRGIL is everything
Ahead of time since 1990’s
Go search Beyond Speed chops techniques...
Ron Smith hahaha
“Not touching”
VIRGIL is still untouchable.
Besides the chops, being older, which makes it even more absurd.
He has an incomparable musical work.
that is, his skills are at the service of music, and not merely a display of circuses and sterile chops.
Lemans Mcgarley Bozzio.
7:17 this is Lang’s most difficult training technique because it requires precision muscle control and power constantly otherwise your stool begins to swivel because of the inconsistency of one or both control and power. You can’t use your heel to anchor yourself down like normal in which case the slight difference doesn’t affect your playing much but by doing this training technique it makes you sharpen your control to a fine fine edge.
Wow, this mans thinking is amazing.
Thomas Lang is a Legend!! Ive looked up to him for years 1 of the greatest for sure! Among the GOATs, plus he is always eager to share and teach!! Thomas Lang for President!!!! Lol
Somehow, Lang is the first person I ever saw who played ghost notes with his bass pedals. He wasn’t playing alternating, he had a dominant foot and the other was doing the equivalent of ghost notes.
His performance of "Mallory" demonstrates this technique very well.
Getting comfortable with multiple techniques has been the best approach to my drumming. I play a lot of metal drumming too so it’s been nice switching between techniques to increase endurance. Lately, using a lot of ankle technique for fast double kick
Thomas, Fantastic Video. Much appreciated by this 69 YO, Retired, Recreational Player. Your emphasis on posture & throne height / angle is Spot On. Personally, with the spinal issues I have, the speed you demonstrate is a "dream" for me. But I will practice these methodologies. You appear in great shape physically, and that definitely helps to be able to play this instrument. I returned to playing drums after a 50 Year Hiatus in 2019. My wife gave me a cheapo Kit for Xmas in 2018, so I could play again in retirement which actually occurred this year. Boy, am I glad she did that. I play along to My Music: CCR, Petty, Clapton, Stones, Beatles, Mellencamp, Springsteen, Eagles, etc.,, Basic Rock and Roll. Moral to my story is Take Care of Yourself, watch your Posture and Position. Over 45 years of daily Commuting (80% by driving 2-3 hours a day), Ruined my Posture and together with a physical disability of a 1 inch shorter right leg, has wreaked Havoc with my Spine / Well Being. It is Important !!! Be well all.
He explains things better in English than native speakers! Its insane I wish he taught all my subjects of study! Master teacher and player!!!!!!!
This is absolute amazing, thanks for share it!
Extremely valuable leg, ankle, sitting position techniques Thomas.
Many gracious thanks!
Thank you very much for this video! ❤️
One of the best videos on foot-technique out there. Awesome job, Dirk & Thomas!
Thanks for this lesson! 😎👏
These exercises are masterpiece.
It's like playing snare with hands.
All the combinations are endless.
The possibility is infinity.
Thank you for the inspiration.
thomas is a great teacher. that was really nice.
An incredible video for correct posture and foot technique ty!
Mega lesson, thanks 🙏
Great lesson! I typically don’t make it to the end of drumming instructional videos . . . didn’t want this one to end. Thomas is a great teacher. Reminds me of my mentor Jeff.
Dude, super cool. Thanks for sharing Thomas!
I really enjoy the way in which thomas explains himself. He is a great educator... and an incredible drummer.
Getting to level of "happy feet" when you are left side weak for 50 years is a monumental challenge- amazing metal drummers like Mike Smith f'n blow my mind ! Great exercises Thomas !
Thank you drum Chanel and thanks to Thomas Lang .very simple and very useful your lesson for me.
Very clear instruction. Very good, very useful in all playin and development. 👍🏼
Thank you so much Thomas!
this guy explains things in such detail. very amazing teacher
Fantastic tips from a drumming MONSTER!!
I absolutely luv watching both his training videos and solo work. Several different techniques and some great body position tips.👍👍👍
Thank you Mr Lang
This video still relevant.
Great exercises with helpful tips.
One of the best videos about pedals ever.Priceless!
This was some of the best tips and advice that I've seen on these bass drum techniques, it's amazing how if you just adjust these little things in your technique you can play so much better
This video is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you so much for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a lot for the video :) It's great!
Que aula incrível.... esperei muito tempo para poder ver essa verdadeira enciclopédia de técnica 👏👏👏👏👏...
This was fantastic. The posturing on the throne gave some great tips.
Thanks for sharing!!! Amazing \m/
Magnifique travail évolutif ! Et un Monsieur très sympathique ! Super souvenir de ma rencontre avec Thomas !
YES I NEEDED THIS
Aula alto nível sensacional demais 👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁
The insight of many great drummers being tap dancers is really interesting and insightful. Much of the foot motion is very similar.
Thank you Mr. Lang, I learned more from this video compared to others covering the same topics, very thorough and eye opening, great instructional skills and demo, thanks a million
Best and easiest explanation of the most important techniques so far. Thanks Thomas.
Great video, thank you!!!!
Great instructions 👍
Thomas Lang mechanics in step by step ways incredible
An EXCELLENT presentation. I teach a similar approach that was taught to me 50 years ago. Well done!
One of the best videos I've ever seen.
Reminds me of tap dancing.
I love the way he explains sitting position for ankle stroke
Every time I watch Thomas I feel like such a beginner, the guy is amazing.
Thanks!!!!
What a treat, thank you.
This helps a lot although it is really challenging. Awsome.
That was great, thank you
After watching this video, I'm playing the double pedal much better. Thank you very much Thomas Lang and Drum Channel.
Thomas is a great practitioner of technique, especially foot technique.
This man is just a monster... amazing technique.
Thank you 👍😊
Great tips from the master!
What an awesome teacher;!! The lesson was explained and demonstrated so clearly!!!
yes buddy
Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos
So good!
Dancing and tapping is a requirement on training ones body limbs absolutely splendid the professional has giving lesson a standard practice.
those feet techniques he mentioned earlier is more than my to-do-list
Alot of keeping in shape is shown here and I don't mean just heavy weights in the gym either! Great tips too! Keep learning the ropes!
great teacher he is
From now on, consider this video an absolute Master Class
This is great!
that was educational, very good!
Just one show with Rush! Who's with me? Really GREAT lesson. Thank you so much.
Thomas you're impressive man. Very intelligent and really know a lot of things on drums. just great
amazing video1 IM GONNA PRACTICE THOSE DRILLS from now on
I googled “anterior tibialis muscle drumming” and this came up. Thumbs up.
This is probably the best double bass drum video I’ve seen and not one drum was used. Thankyou.
such a good teacher as well as a monster player
I think this is the most informative double bass video I've ever seen, answered many of my questions about how to balance weight on the throne (sitting back a bit so legs are suspended) without constantly engaging the abs or holding the whole weight of your legs in the air. my throne had a back rest on it, and from years of woodwind and brass playing I'm too used to sitting on the front edge of any chair I sit on, which of course doesn't work here too well. So now I'm going to practice those paradiddles now with the stomp-accent and heel-down unaccented notes.... thanks very much ! :D
this exercises are great.
Que fácil lo haces parecer todo, grande maestro Lang, éxitos y bendiciones desde Perú 🇵🇪
This is the best foot technique instructional video ever... If the drum thang doesn't' pan out Thomas you could always become a fantastic tap dancer/instructor.... Rock On!!🤘🤩🤘Frito
I have a copy of Creative Control. It is the most fun-to-watch and instructional drum DVD I have. Thomas Lang is a legend.
Very helpful
He is going the third technique you are killing me I can’t breathe. And posture is so important. Great lesson thanks
great...thanks!
Great technique awesome video great job 👍🥁😎
This is a great video we're most drummers really don't touch on the subject as far as comfort and sitting posture thrown height" and butt placement on the throne
Really interesting comments re. drum thrones. I've been using a saddle throne for two decades, and what Thomas says is absolutely spot on: there's no support under the thighs and it's very difficult to execute certain techniques on double pedal because the saddle naturally has your centre of mass nearer the front of the stool.
Also, don't be fooled by how easy he makes this look: getting that kind of control with ankle strokes takes YEARS of dedicated practice.
best lesson without playing a drum ever... cool.
Great insight into Thomas techniques =)
Gonna try this as warm up before i play
This guy is legendary seriously
Awesome, I will use these three styles for alternate bass drum patterns. I don't know if i will ever do the swivel technique I can also alternate with the heel toe technique too, but the swivel isn't working for me yet.
2:44 I’m the Alternator! btw very useful amd practical lesson, thanks for sharing!
Love my DW suspension throne with the office chair type lift" instead of adjusting your height and twisting a wing nut to lock it in I love the lift on the fly type with the DW even way better than the spiral gear spin lift
This literally one of the best videos EVER! Lacing techniques for beginners...even advancees...pros.....anyone whoooosah got them loves tha chopps!!! Great video
🙏👏👏
EDIT: First started playing, First started using a double pedal, First technique was ankle...had no idea what I was doing lol... Did everything such ass backwards 😂😂🥱🥱
Amazing
Cool, Thanks DrumChannel.com & Thomas
As informative as the actual foot technique demonstrations were, his concept about correct positioning on the throne is something I could’ve used 30 years ago, and that not enough people talk about. Great information.