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Hi there,
I currently play a single pedal and have found myself being to reliant on my toms when I am very sure the kick drum would be more appropriate.
Can anyone direct me to proven kick drum exercises that will help improve?
Thanks in advance.
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Drummer Comments (6)
[+] Add Commentd.hitchcock Says Re: Kick drum/Bass drum exercises
Submitted On: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 - 10:10 AM
I've never felt the need for a double pedal or double BD. Not saying my single foot can do all the heavy double-pedal stuff, but it can do what I need it to do.
Double strokes between hands/foot.
Different groups of hands/foot strokes: 3/1, 3/2, 4/1, 4/2, etc.
Six stroke rolls substituting the bass drum for either (and both!) of the accented single strokes.
Play ruffs (and flams too, I guess) with BD playing the grace notes.
Play single strokes around your drums using the BD for half of the single strokes. Play 8ths, triplets, 16ths, etc., changing note values on the fly.
I'm no BD expert, but this stuff works well for me.
d.hitchcock
drumchic Says Re: Re: Kick drum/Bass drum exercises
Submitted On: Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 - 1:26 AM
I'm definately no pro either, and have to agree about a double BD or pedal..Tho I have found it to be good arsenal in your tool box. there are times when I like to be able to use a double, preferably pedal..I'm not into all the heavy blast beats and am a solid believer of doing your best with your single before advancing to a double. And I like to use my left foot for good hi hat work. having a double means using a drop clutch which adds to the complication of timing and coordination.
King Says Re: Kick drum/Bass drum exercises
Submitted On: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 - 9:16 AM
Check out http://www.theblackpage.net/ . It's a GREAT magazine and you can download it along with other back issues for free! They have some great exercises for kick drum and independence. Check it out!
Carver Drums Says Re: Kick drum/Bass drum exercises
Submitted On: Monday, Nov 16, 2009 - 9:15 PM
Check out Bass Drum Control by Colin Bailey. Excellent book for the single pedal.
- - D - - Says Re: Kick drum/Bass drum exercises
Submitted On: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 - 1:39 PM
Get a metronome and play quarters, sixteens, triplets, until you cant take it anymore...that should improve your feet chops, God knows i need to.
ThatDrummerKid Says Re: Kick drum/Bass drum exercises
Submitted On: Monday, Nov 9, 2009 - 1:31 PM
do you play heel up or heel down?
drumfreak Says Kick drum/Bass drum exercises
Submitted On: Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 - 11:46 AM
Hi Simon, please try https://DrummerConnection.com/drumlessons Billy has done over 10 Kick Drum lessons!
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