The 3 WORST Bass Drum Frustrations (and 3 exercises to FIX them!)

Omg thank you for this. I’m a “rock drummer”type, but I haven’t been playing long enough for it to really be set in. About a year and a half total. I can lock in 16ths at 50-110-120, depending on the day. Sometimes even 130, but it never feels as good as say 90-110. Going to try your method, thank you.

I've developed plantar fasciitis in my left foot making it incredibly painful to stand or even walk. I attribute this to my double bass drumming, but I'm not exactly sure when, how, or why it happened.

Yeah

I just don't understand how I'm supposed to move my leg with only my calves

How can I make my bass louder every time I play theres a time where my bass sound low volume

How do drummers like Jay weinberg keep their beater resting on the bass drum without using constant calf flexion while sittng above 90 at the knee?

I would love to get better at double bass drumming. What videos can I buy ?

Great video

Great tips!!! Thanks a lot🤘

Heaps informative & helpful
Thanks mate 🤘🏻

intro track is gas

Thank you soo much I never knew I was a fast cat

I like your NB shoes! What model is that?

It’s crazy seeing you teach this method cuz this method helped me out and it’s crazy cuz I practice on the floor by default without even knowing that’s a way to practice 😂😂

I been trying to play like that

Beater weights basically make you rely on the pedal. So much more of an efficient way of playing. Less effort=longevity

unfortunately beater weights are too expensive for me rn

im a cat I guess

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I guess I‘ll lower my seat when playing in the pads to get that calves in shape. Yesterday I played with the tensions of springs, distance from the pedal, foot placement on the pedal & bass drum head tension. I kinda feel I got it now on the big kit as I felt no tension in the hip & used the swing as much as possible. To focus more on it I‘ll switch to the pads now.

Thanks Bud!!!

I'm the fast cat type. :'(

Is your kit a hybrid? Looks like everything is electronic except the kick drums.

You've just earned another subscriber. Thanks for the tips :)

GREAT VIDEO! Thank you Marthyn!

Now I know why Gene Hoglan wears ankle weights.

A question if I may. I am relatively new to double bass drumming. I have a Pearl Demon drive pedals. I am confused, should I set it up as a long or short board? Is there a preferred setup for heel-toe compared to ankle technique?

Pure gold!
Thanks

Man, this makes me want to quit lol

I'm #4: The slow cat.

This video is extremely helpful. I’m a rock drummer or stomper. Not which one yet but will figure it out. I was curious to see if u ever seen a drummer who uses his bass drum to keep timing during fills. Using it just like a hi hat would keep time. This is how I played for years. Never knew it was wrong or not common. Super weird doing fast rolls without stomping that bass drum through it

I'm a fast cat 🐈. I also have a hard time with my left foot syncopation with my right while drumming fast so my double bass technique sounds off. Watching this video helped alot thanks

I think I’m a mixture of 2 of these hahaha fuck my life

After watching this video,
you will find a Newbalance. 😎

Dad shoe gang! Whoop whoop

I’ve been playing the drums as the rock drummer all my life. No wonder I can’t learn double bass at all. This helped me a ton man THANK YOU

Thank you for the valuable lesson :D

Hi Marthyn! I use my calf muscles fairly well and i would probably fall into the "fast cat" category. The trouble is when i try to play slower tempos my upper thigh tenses up around the hip muscles and I can't maintain it for more than a few seconds. I sit fairly high on the throne and not too close to the bass drum. Could my leg muscles be damaged?

I think I’m a rock stomper fast cat, all in one

I absolutely love these videos! Thank you so much

Excellent video. I am a mix of all three I feel lol

Very informative. I'm just starting my double pedal journey and these videos help a lot

Really is inspirational to know thst you've been through this as well as your students; so many times this has happened to me that made think I am just simply not good for drums; now there is light at the end of the tunel, thanks man.

I have a problem when i try to go fast may leg/foot just like stops it’s weird thing to explain can any one help

Question. When you are using the ankle technique going slow medium tempos to fast bursts.. do you lean forward and use a bit of your hipflexors or shin? Or are you still just using the calf, ankle?

Your are a great teacher! Keep it up man!