Practiced through a lot of your videos. Like the humour. I appreciate the effort to put so much stuff up for free. I've played drums in my church 's sunday service for the first time now and it was a big success - and that's partially because of your free videos. Cheers!
I’ve been working on exactly this all week (trying to stop bluffing my way through the bass drum 16th notes in the main beat in Smells Like Teen Spirit). I was really struggling to make progress past a certain tempo but this has helped so much! Not only do I know what to do, I also know how to diagnose it when it’s not working (my heel’s dropped or I’ve reverted to not using the toe). Fantastic!
I've been struggling so much to improve my doubles and nothing seemed to be helping me progress until I watched this. The key, which was never really made clear by the other sources I have been watching/reading was ensuring my toes were in constant solid contact with the board. I found I was emphasising too much between each stroke and it was making me lose contact with the pedal making it all a mess. Watching this made it click for me and within 10 minutes I was hitting my 100bpm goal quite consistently. this opens up a massive amount of opportunity for me in my playing now and I must thank you for your clear and concise teaching style and footage. Thank you Emma!
Possibly your best technique video. Thanks for the careful explanation of a nuanced subject. Figuring out the world of kick drum double strokes can be so confusing! Much appreciated!!
Okay, I have to say I am learning so much. I am 57 and just took up the drums about six months ago. I follow many online teachers and just gravitate to ones that have a British accent. Just joking (parlty true) you are so concise and clear with your videos that I am learning all the time. Thank you. Oh and I love your humor. Cheers from Canada.
Before getting to far into one technique or another or all, you really should address Bass Pedal Spring Tension! THIS more than anything will get a drummer to the bass drum place they're striving for! As an aside, it looks as if you have a lefty double bass pedal on your kit and I'm curious as to how you make that work on a righty kit? Thanks!
Thank you, Emma. I've been a musician for nearly 30 years, picked up drumming about 6 months ago. Your videos have been instrumental (ba dumb bum- tiss) in my progression. This goes doubly for your kick drum lessons!
I learned the toe/heel tech as on of my favorite drum songs is 'Hold the Line' by the great Jeff Porcaro. There a a lot of bass drum double strokes at end of song.
Great lesson. Good for Bonham technique. Or....."pre-1983" technique, before the dual pedal and you had to decide whether to commit to lugging a second kick drum around and hoping the stage was big enough. You're a great teacher. As a guitar player, I'd love to jam with you.
I had ankle issues when I started playing drums which got worse over time due to poor bass pedal technique and trying to play volume with no kick mike would have been nice to have been shown these techniques (back in the day no internet)
Thank you so much for this!❤ I have been having problems with shin ache with bass pattern for Deep Purple's 'Black Night' . I am definitely going to give this a try. Although, it might just be an age thing😢. 60 y.o. grannie.😂 Thanks again ❤
Now, the question is..... can this be done in a pair of 3" heels! Haha.... snort. Great lesson, articulate and very complete. Also, that's quite a cymbal setup!
Can I add; Dropping spring tension, and raising your throne, such that the knee is slightly below the hip. Solid demo though🤘 Heel-toe feels great for songs like "Linoleum" And there is no short cuts...
My first drum teacher gave me Smells Like Teen Spirit as a first song to practice. I would always have inconsistent 16th notes because I was playing with my foot down.
The issue I have is: now instead of my front calf getting cramped playing heel down, it's my thigh/hip getting cramped playing heel up. It's exhausting to my muscles holding my leg up off the ground so often.
That looks like a backwards slide technique, where you tap with your toe down from the top of the pedal, then slide upwards and tap with the ball of your foot.
Not to be cliché, but if you want to play fast, practice slow. Relaxed, fluid motion is how you achieve speed without getting sloppy. So you practice at whatever tempo will allow you to execute cleanly while staying completely relaxed, and gradually increase the tempo. 5-10 minutes per day without stopping (or stopping only as long as you need, if you get fatigued, tense up, or fall badly out of sync with the click), and bump up the tempo by 1 or 2 BPM every day. As far as a specific technique goes, that sort of depends on what you already use, and how fast you can already play. Personally, I'd probably just play it heel down, but if you're a die-hard heel-up player, maybe try "bouncing" your leg by pushing off with the ball of your foot, and then letting your leg fall back down, on every note. So something in between full-on stomping (which is best suited for slower playing) and heel up ankle strokes (which is best suited for faster playing).
Important to mention your pedal needs decent springs for this technique to feel good. Cheaper springs don't have much tension so you'll have to lift further to get the beater off of the bass drum head. As with everything, practice practice practice and find what works for you
Can't be having ne'er-do-well bellies stealing your food in the background of your videos, Emma. It's unseemly, with the white socks and all. That said, good one on the hoofing advice. Too few drum-kit lessons give this kind of detail on the hind-hoof-pounding required for modern music. In my playing prime, I was a monster with my forehooves, but - being po' and self-taught and never owning my own kit - my hind-hoof technique was not terrible, but it was inefficient enough to fill my perfectionist soul with contempt for my shortfall. This might have sorted me out back then. Keeping the kit properly rooted through the kick drum(s) is the key to making music with a beating heart and purpose. I'm sure you have done a lot of younger thumpers a great service with this installment.
What is up with your pedal. I see 2 beaters but only 1 footboard . And the footboard is making the left beaters swing. Normally that would control the right. ?????
Wish there were more female drummers teaching like this when I was younger. For some reason she just seems to explain things so much more clearly than other mostly male drum teachers.
Practiced through a lot of your videos. Like the humour. I appreciate the effort to put so much stuff up for free. I've played drums in my church 's sunday service for the first time now and it was a big success - and that's partially because of your free videos. Cheers!
Amazing!! So happy I've been able to help ❤️
Love all your advice, thank you for putting so much of your time into helping many would be drummers ❤
I’ve been working on exactly this all week (trying to stop bluffing my way through the bass drum 16th notes in the main beat in Smells Like Teen Spirit). I was really struggling to make progress past a certain tempo but this has helped so much! Not only do I know what to do, I also know how to diagnose it when it’s not working (my heel’s dropped or I’ve reverted to not using the toe). Fantastic!
You're a good teacher. Very articulate.
this was perfect timing! I was searching your newest video to request a lesson about bass drum and Bum! here it is. thanks!
I've been struggling so much to improve my doubles and nothing seemed to be helping me progress until I watched this. The key, which was never really made clear by the other sources I have been watching/reading was ensuring my toes were in constant solid contact with the board. I found I was emphasising too much between each stroke and it was making me lose contact with the pedal making it all a mess. Watching this made it click for me and within 10 minutes I was hitting my 100bpm goal quite consistently. this opens up a massive amount of opportunity for me in my playing now and I must thank you for your clear and concise teaching style and footage.
Thank you Emma!
Possibly your best technique video. Thanks for the careful explanation of a nuanced subject. Figuring out the world of kick drum double strokes can be so confusing! Much appreciated!!
Okay, I have to say I am learning so much. I am 57 and just took up the drums about six months ago. I follow many online teachers and just gravitate to ones that have a British accent. Just joking (parlty true) you are so concise and clear with your videos that I am learning all the time. Thank you. Oh and I love your humor. Cheers from Canada.
I’ve played drums for years in a band, but this video is news for me and very helpful. Thanks.
Very impressed with the clear explanation given in this video straight to the point and no woffle well done
Thanks!
Thank you so much!! ♥
This is the best and most practical presentation of a topic that has been a problem for me. Thank you so much!!!!
Both me and my 11 year old son love watching your content and have improved following along, thanks.
Great to hear!
You're awesome and a amazing teacher 💗💗💗💗💗
Before getting to far into one technique or another or all, you really should address Bass Pedal Spring Tension! THIS more than anything will get a drummer to the bass drum place they're striving for!
As an aside, it looks as if you have a lefty double bass pedal on your kit and I'm curious as to how you make that work on a righty kit?
Thanks!
Thank you for the input. I don't have issues with speed or accuracy on my bass drums. But every little bit helps. Take Care
Thank you so much Emma.
Dr. Martins on the beater?
You rock by the way.
Thank you, Emma. I've been a musician for nearly 30 years, picked up drumming about 6 months ago. Your videos have been instrumental (ba dumb bum- tiss) in my progression. This goes doubly for your kick drum lessons!
I learned the toe/heel tech as on of my favorite drum songs is 'Hold the Line' by the great Jeff Porcaro. There a a lot of bass drum double strokes at end of song.
Thank you for the rare view of your kick foot and all the great drumming, of course
wow thank you.....I discovered this technique by accident but then forgot about it. thank you for reminding me and also you are a great teacher
Great lesson. Good for Bonham technique. Or....."pre-1983" technique, before the dual pedal and you had to decide whether to commit to lugging a second kick drum around and hoping the stage was big enough. You're a great teacher. As a guitar player, I'd love to jam with you.
The toe pedal is a nice lesson. Thank you, i gonna practice this.
Thanks for all you videos,very informative and helpful 👍😎
Love your videos and especially appreciate this focus on technique!
Exactly what I am working on and what I needed! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video!
Thank you! I’ve been wanting to find a video like this. ❤
This is what excellent instruction looks like.
Thanks
I wanna hear her play metal core/deathcore so bad. She would be insane at it.
Ooooh, nice snare tone.
I never played heel down, and after 25 years it takes a lot of effort to do when needed!
heel up is very difficult to me but your awesome vids keep reminding me to practice it 🤟🏼
Me too. I started heel down at 13 and am now 43 trying to change it.
How about the swivel technique?
Thanks that was awesome
I had ankle issues when I started playing drums which got worse over time due to poor bass pedal technique and trying to play volume with no kick mike would have been nice to have been shown these techniques (back in the day no internet)
Thank you so much for this!❤ I have been having problems with shin ache with bass pattern for Deep Purple's 'Black Night' . I am definitely going to give this a try. Although, it might just be an age thing😢. 60 y.o. grannie.😂 Thanks again ❤
Now, the question is..... can this be done in a pair of 3" heels! Haha.... snort. Great lesson, articulate and very complete. Also, that's quite a cymbal setup!
Can I add; Dropping spring tension, and raising your throne, such that the knee is slightly below the hip. Solid demo though🤘 Heel-toe feels great for songs like "Linoleum"
And there is no short cuts...
Question: In your opinion, what's the best double bass pedal out there, and the fastest? I am using Iron Cobras!
I’m a huge Blondie fan, I’ve set myself a goal to play Dreaming, but struggling with some of the structure of the song, any pointers?
Why do drummers not get taught this technique from day one?
Maybr Hand technique is better for beginners because its easyer to see whats going on, with rebound and stuff
My first drum teacher gave me Smells Like Teen Spirit as a first song to practice. I would always have inconsistent 16th notes because I was playing with my foot down.
Toes and teen spirit.. .ow my🤔
Reliably a great educator. British Rob Brown dare I say.
head tension also plays a part
The issue I have is: now instead of my front calf getting cramped playing heel down, it's my thigh/hip getting cramped playing heel up. It's exhausting to my muscles holding my leg up off the ground so often.
try to relax/reset between hits
Also, leave beater head resting against bass drum head. This allows foot to rest on pedal!
That looks like a backwards slide technique, where you tap with your toe down from the top of the pedal, then slide upwards and tap with the ball of your foot.
what should i do if i have to play 3 bass drums in a row fast? trying to learn paranoid
Not to be cliché, but if you want to play fast, practice slow. Relaxed, fluid motion is how you achieve speed without getting sloppy. So you practice at whatever tempo will allow you to execute cleanly while staying completely relaxed, and gradually increase the tempo. 5-10 minutes per day without stopping (or stopping only as long as you need, if you get fatigued, tense up, or fall badly out of sync with the click), and bump up the tempo by 1 or 2 BPM every day.
As far as a specific technique goes, that sort of depends on what you already use, and how fast you can already play. Personally, I'd probably just play it heel down, but if you're a die-hard heel-up player, maybe try "bouncing" your leg by pushing off with the ball of your foot, and then letting your leg fall back down, on every note. So something in between full-on stomping (which is best suited for slower playing) and heel up ankle strokes (which is best suited for faster playing).
Important to mention your pedal needs decent springs for this technique to feel good. Cheaper springs don't have much tension so you'll have to lift further to get the beater off of the bass drum head. As with everything, practice practice practice and find what works for you
Great lesson. Also remind drums to not wear long pants as the beater might get snagged in your trousers.
Remember that "pants" and "trousers" mean different things to Brits. 🤣
Everyone always asks me why my right pants leg is rolled up halfway!
Drum Life!!😎👍
@@martf1061 I wore out so many Huffy bikes as a kid🤣🚲
... because beginners often don't any movement
in their ankle
Heel down gets the ankle moving to begin with.
in 27 Years out of like 200 I've never actually met a drummer that started heel down
So welcome
Kinamazin - mwah!
Can't be having ne'er-do-well bellies stealing your food in the background of your videos, Emma. It's unseemly, with the white socks and all.
That said, good one on the hoofing advice. Too few drum-kit lessons give this kind of detail on the hind-hoof-pounding required for modern music. In my playing prime, I was a monster with my forehooves, but - being po' and self-taught and never owning my own kit - my hind-hoof technique was not terrible, but it was inefficient enough to fill my perfectionist soul with contempt for my shortfall. This might have sorted me out back then. Keeping the kit properly rooted through the kick drum(s) is the key to making music with a beating heart and purpose. I'm sure you have done a lot of younger thumpers a great service with this installment.
Direct drive and chain pedals also change this
Love the fact your doing this in Dr Martens boots kudos
Love those Doc Marten’s!
Didn't know you played a double bass pedal.
Another great technique is using that second kick pedal/beater 😏
Cheater!!🤣
What is up with your pedal. I see 2 beaters but only 1 footboard . And the footboard is making the left beaters swing. Normally that would control the right. ?????
Just a double pedal that I'm not using =)
The left beater will bounce and flop a little due to the force of using right beater. I call it "beater flop"😎👍
Wish there were more female drummers teaching like this when I was younger. For some reason she just seems to explain things so much more clearly than other mostly male drum teachers.
LOL, don't sweat the JR thing. Some people are freaks. Your tips are for the rest of us.
Use two feet on one pedal on a single bas drum
Boom problem solve
Acts just like a double bass on single pedal
LOL! When it comes to absolute statements about drumming there is always going to be someone to come along to correct you. Good video though. Boots?
Please allow me to make a slight suggestion: instead of tbumb..."...the rule of toe...." would be more fitting like the cute leg of yours.