Thomas Pridgen - Single Pedal Singles and Doubles

Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta, Residente) explains how to properly achieve strong single and double strokes with a single kick pedal. This is one of over 300 lessons on "Secrets From the Pros."
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[@chewygad7899]

The technique is: just do it but faster

[@antsturd7274]

this man just played double bass on a single pedal.absolute beast

[@bencampbell198]

I am none the wiser on how to doubles after watching that

[@barfymann362]

The Mars Volta definitely had some of the most amazing drummers, absolute beasts; every single one of them.

[@Jetty-xd9yc]

Kids, take notice. His batter side head is tuned tighter than most so the rebound of his beater has more rebound than if he tuned it finger tight. Also a 14 or 16 in deep kick will allow this technique easilier then a deeper kick drum.

[@EM-og6he]

Super-duper small hihat

[@skroy8671]

Now this is a drummer that makes sense! Throw away all the tricks and the double bass drums and get down to basics with some real talent and effort! There are very few who will put this effort into playing their instrument and getting the most out of it they can! Great job, Thomas! This came up as a recommended video for me and I'm sooooooo glad it did! :)

[@patrickwoods2583]

every time I see one of his videos it just solidifies how he's my favorite drummer. Hard Hitting. Cool Grooves. And his way of explaining things and talking to people is just so down to earth.

[@siuleopouesi5794]

He sets his drums exactly like Dennis Chambers back in the 80s. Amazing exercise tho!

[@MrFreebie777]

If I have to orange juice and Maury Povich to get that right foot, I'll do it.

[@alvinamalia6775]

In Kenya 🇰🇪 thats the typa beat that's played by the isukuti drummers called the Isukha Community in Western side of Kenya and I'm like woah This the kind of beat that my grand pa Adriano used to play way first on his drums though played strictly by hands no base drums that came later so this feels so right at home with me so proud of my ancient old typa beat that's trending in the USA 🇺🇸 now in this age. You can search "isukuti western Kenya 🇰🇪 " here on UA-cam just to confirm. Enjoy

[@theego2897]

The secrets out:

[@begzog]

Thomas and Gil, Dillinger and Mars Volta !!! love you guys !

[@mislavsprajc669]

1:25

[@Danfromoverthere]

I think you may not be human! That was incredible man

[@jeremiahguyton8694]

Snare sounds amazing 🔥

[@fabienlamour3644]

Thank you so much! Helps a lot!!!!!!

[@samersaad9667]

dude you are the best this worked out for me

[@hugorezende199]

Amazing single pedal players;

[@OfficialkunkyCaballerogamon]

Genial buenísima forma de practicar y dejar bien veloz el pedal simple Gracias Thomas pridgen buenísimo baterista 🥁🥁🥁🥁