Thank you for your kind words and your support! You could help my channel grow by sharing this video with your friends. I have two more videos coming up on this topic, so be sure to check those out as well. Cheers!
As a new drummer this method seems so much more efficient than lifting the leg at the hip and thigh. However, I’m finding it hard to work my (older) ankle so these exercises should help. Thank you so much 👏🌹🇦🇺✌️
As usual a clear, informative easy to understand video. I always look forward to them. They have helped me so much ☺ thanks again...really appreciated! And, by the way, I also really like your style of drumming 👍
Been looking for a video like for a month now. I just started really getting into drumming but my feet keep freezing up. Now i know where to focus my attention, thanks you so much!
Okay so, I am 36 years old and just started playing again a couple of months ago (a friend gave my kid his old kit and I played when I was a teenager and decided to pick it back up for fun since, why not?). My right hip sits higher than my left due to scoliosis and would sometimes cause me pain after practicing, which is why I searched for a bass drum technique video in the first place - clearly I was doing it wrong. I am VERY pleased to report that I have had zero hip pain after a few days of applying the teachings in this video. Thank you so much, you are amazing. 💖💖
Hi there that is really awesome, so glad to hear that. Maybe share some of your drum struggles with us and I can think of some topic for a future video to help even further? Good luck
@@DrumApe That would be awesome! Off the top of my head, techniques to work toward matching the speed of the left hand with the right (especially doing whipping stroke) would be fantastic. Also very much looking forward to part 2 of your series on fills, I need all the help I can get on those. 😅
Coming back to playing after 40 years off! Regarding the points he makes around 7:00, notice the foot is nearly level... allowing the ankle to freely flex both up and down. It's important to have your stool height adjusted so your leg forms an angle at the knee greater than 90° - usually about 100° or so and your foot is roughly level when the toe touches the pedal as he is showing. This is entirely dependent on how tall you are and leg length.
Finally someone tells..shift a little left side to lift my right leg..use my foot like my wrist..how about my position i may be close to snare drum or adjudt little bit back..what is right position?
Thank you so much for your videos. They are real, practical and actually doable. May I ask what's the best height for my drum throne? I notice you have a significant angle from your hip to knee (which means ur throne is set pretty high). Is that what I should do as well?
Hi Kamal, I used to sit so my thighs were parallel to the floor, but had persistent back pain. Turned out it’s the worst possible position for the hips. Then I noticed some of my colleagues were sitting much higher than me. Decided to try it and haven’t looked back.
@@DrumApe Thank you so much for your reply! Appreciate it lots! I've also recently adjusted my throne and I now sit higher, and it's really comfortable! Thank you again!
I haven't heard of anyone taking about the what type of shoes may be best for playing drums but do you think shoe type or style would impact performance? If so what are your recommendations?
Hi 1285orion, that's very true. Haven't given it much thought, because all my life I've played with Converse sneakers lol. I noticed though, the rubber on some shoes' soles gets hot and sticky after a couple of minutes, when you do let's say the tap slide technique. So that's something to consider. I would avoid using any winter or formal shoes, or anything heavier than a sneaker. Some people play with no shoes, but I don't think that's very practical. Cheers
You talk about good setups for your pedal tension ect. What if I’m using 8 completely different pedals a week and need to have a technique that is versatile and works with all
That's a good point. If you have good technique you will instantly adapt, but if you know how to set a balanced pedal, you can also do that quickly on the spot. Either way I think learning to be quick with your ankle will work on any pedal.
@@DrumApe thanks cause yes I struggle to stay fast and consistent and it’s definitely the area I lack in the most. Im using so many different pedals and tensions it’s hard to know what technique to use and how to get a good consistency out of all of them. I end up switching between heel up and heel down at times and I can’t don’t know which works for me best as neither really feel great. It would be a good idea to know how to set up the pedal quickly for me but I basically have the amount of time it takes the guitarists to get their shit together to change the snare angle hihat ect
@@dylan_biddle Yes I understand, maybe try to set the tension somewhere in the middle and stick with it for some time. Try this - keep your leg up with your heel just above the ground using your thigh, and try to loosen and relax the ankle. It's awkward at first, but soon you will start to feel the spring better and use it to play, rather than trying to make all the motion yourself. I've been teaching this lately and should probably make a video about it, it works. 🙂
Hi Kevin, no I don't, but you can try to turn rightward so as to play the kick pedal with your left foot. It's not ideal, but then the left foot can get some workout on a regular kick drum pedal, instead of the hihat.
I cannot agree with that balance exercise. Or that you should keep the balance with your left foot if your right is raised. Good luck switching to double bass, or between heel up and heel down techniques.
I think what you're saying is totally valid. However considering most people watching this are beginners, I think it's a good place to start - being able to establish balance. That can be further developed later with the addition of a double bass drum pedal routine as well.
I'm sincerely thankful for your channel, Drum Ape. It's basically drum lessons - for freakin free.
Thank you for your kind words and your support! You could help my channel grow by sharing this video with your friends. I have two more videos coming up on this topic, so be sure to check those out as well. Cheers!
As a new drummer this method seems so much more efficient than lifting the leg at the hip and thigh. However, I’m finding it hard to work my (older) ankle so these exercises should help. Thank you so much 👏🌹🇦🇺✌️
This is the single best bass drum video lesson I have ever seen on UA-cam
Thanks for your kind words, Anthony
As usual a clear, informative easy to understand video. I always look forward to them. They have helped me so much ☺ thanks again...really appreciated! And, by the way, I also really like your style of drumming 👍
I appreciate your kind words. Have a couple more videos on the subjects in the coming weeks.. Thanks for your support!
This video is so incedibly invaluable, this is exactly the type of thing I need, I knew it the second I saw the first excecise
I’m so glad you thought so
Been looking for a video like for a month now. I just started really getting into drumming but my feet keep freezing up. Now i know where to focus my attention, thanks you so much!
Great video and very well explained 👍🏻👍🏻
I can see a lot of drum aficionados walking all weird after getting into practicing this stuff... Totally worth it tho (y)
Great vid btw!!
lol they'll get happy feet ;) thanks for your support!
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Thanks for watching and thanks for your support! Have some new ones coming up by the end of the week.
Okay so, I am 36 years old and just started playing again a couple of months ago (a friend gave my kid his old kit and I played when I was a teenager and decided to pick it back up for fun since, why not?). My right hip sits higher than my left due to scoliosis and would sometimes cause me pain after practicing, which is why I searched for a bass drum technique video in the first place - clearly I was doing it wrong. I am VERY pleased to report that I have had zero hip pain after a few days of applying the teachings in this video. Thank you so much, you are amazing. 💖💖
Hi there that is really awesome, so glad to hear that. Maybe share some of your drum struggles with us and I can think of some topic for a future video to help even further? Good luck
@@DrumApe That would be awesome! Off the top of my head, techniques to work toward matching the speed of the left hand with the right (especially doing whipping stroke) would be fantastic. Also very much looking forward to part 2 of your series on fills, I need all the help I can get on those. 😅
very professinal
Thank you sir
Can’t thank you enough with how much this helped me.
So glad to hear that
Very useful video. The very last bit of fast strokes sounded like an old V-8 engine at idle, Nice!
Extremely helpful. Thank you so much.
very clear . explanation. very nice. thnks sir
Beautiful. Thanks Brother
Thank you so much
Simple yert.very effecttive
Keep up the good work :)
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Thank YOU!!
You're welcome!
Coming back to playing after 40 years off! Regarding the points he makes around 7:00, notice the foot is nearly level... allowing the ankle to freely flex both up and down. It's important to have your stool height adjusted so your leg forms an angle at the knee greater than 90° - usually about 100° or so and your foot is roughly level when the toe touches the pedal as he is showing. This is entirely dependent on how tall you are and leg length.
Finally someone tells..shift a little left side to lift my right leg..use my foot like my wrist..how about my position i may be close to snare drum or adjudt little bit back..what is right position?
great stuff!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your videos. They are real, practical and actually doable. May I ask what's the best height for my drum throne? I notice you have a significant angle from your hip to knee (which means ur throne is set pretty high). Is that what I should do as well?
Hi Kamal, I used to sit so my thighs were parallel to the floor, but had persistent back pain. Turned out it’s the worst possible position for the hips. Then I noticed some of my colleagues were sitting much higher than me. Decided to try it and haven’t looked back.
@@DrumApe Thank you so much for your reply! Appreciate it lots! I've also recently adjusted my throne and I now sit higher, and it's really comfortable! Thank you again!
4:25 is an awesome exercise
I haven't heard of anyone taking about the what type of shoes may be best for playing drums but do you think shoe type or style would impact performance? If so what are your recommendations?
Hi 1285orion, that's very true. Haven't given it much thought, because all my life I've played with Converse sneakers lol. I noticed though, the rubber on some shoes' soles gets hot and sticky after a couple of minutes, when you do let's say the tap slide technique. So that's something to consider. I would avoid using any winter or formal shoes, or anything heavier than a sneaker. Some people play with no shoes, but I don't think that's very practical. Cheers
You talk about good setups for your pedal tension ect. What if I’m using 8 completely different pedals a week and need to have a technique that is versatile and works with all
That's a good point. If you have good technique you will instantly adapt, but if you know how to set a balanced pedal, you can also do that quickly on the spot. Either way I think learning to be quick with your ankle will work on any pedal.
@@DrumApe thanks cause yes I struggle to stay fast and consistent and it’s definitely the area I lack in the most. Im using so many different pedals and tensions it’s hard to know what technique to use and how to get a good consistency out of all of them. I end up switching between heel up and heel down at times and I can’t don’t know which works for me best as neither really feel great. It would be a good idea to know how to set up the pedal quickly for me but I basically have the amount of time it takes the guitarists to get their shit together to change the snare angle hihat ect
@@dylan_biddle Yes I understand, maybe try to set the tension somewhere in the middle and stick with it for some time. Try this - keep your leg up with your heel just above the ground using your thigh, and try to loosen and relax the ankle. It's awkward at first, but soon you will start to feel the spring better and use it to play, rather than trying to make all the motion yourself. I've been teaching this lately and should probably make a video about it, it works. 🙂
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING FROM AT THE BEGINNING MUSIC NOTATION?
Hi Larry, the book is called Syncopation for the modern drummer, exercise is on page 38. Cheers
@@DrumApe YOUR SYSTEM HATH MADE LIFE REAL EASY
Do you have the same video but for double bass pedals?
Hi Kevin, no I don't, but you can try to turn rightward so as to play the kick pedal with your left foot. It's not ideal, but then the left foot can get some workout on a regular kick drum pedal, instead of the hihat.
Anybody know how to dampen the pedal from rolling back to far on the release stroke and becoming out of control?
Either keep pressure on the pedal or you can move the beater closer with the screw on the right side above the spring
I cannot agree with that balance exercise. Or that you should keep the balance with your left foot if your right is raised. Good luck switching to double bass, or between heel up and heel down techniques.
I think what you're saying is totally valid. However considering most people watching this are beginners, I think it's a good place to start - being able to establish balance. That can be further developed later with the addition of a double bass drum pedal routine as well.
thank you very much i was doing it all wrong
I still don't Gerrit plz send a private ok