Hey Maxx, make sure your pedal is set up right and make sure your head is tuned well....a port in the front head also makes a bass drum play faster...but nothing replaces just plain old woodshedding....or, you could give in to the darkside,
I have had a hard time doing this for years now. My kick drum has no head on the back does that have anything to do with it? Only has a head where the pedal is of course.
Sit 14" back from your snare. Your ankle should be forward of your knee. adjust the spring to slightly tighter than med. tune the head med. tight. use a pillow of some sort and let it touch the playing head. install a port in your resonant head. the height of the beater is crucial. 1" too high and it moves too slow. 1" too low and there's too much resistance. or take lessons from me in n.cally and give in to the darkside
@BearGrylIs Oh, I agree with you completely. but my response was addressing hardstyl's frustrations(see below) with his own set up. I was merely making suggestions , in this very limited forum, as to what he might do to fix his kick problems. Most people who have that dilemma sit too close or too high or they tighten their stuff too much,etc,etc...I was just trying to help. But if there was an 'exact' way to play the drums there wouldn't be any wing-nuts on the hardware, right?
The 2nd part of the vid is similar to the 1st part, just faster because it's dbl-bass. As for how many cymbals I'm hiding, let me explain. This kit stays set up in my very active recording studio, where I'm asked to play in many differing styles from session to session. As such, I have about 2 of everything, so I have lotsa choices, not unlike a synthesizer: There are 2 rides, 2 chinas, 2 splashes, 4 crashes, hats, then various other metal things to hit. 17 in all! BIG FUN!
What exactly is your foot doing on the double hits? is it sliding, or are you simply hitting the pedal twice in the same spot with the same part of your foot? thanks for the vids too, much better than all the "expertvillage" crap (which have 100,000+ views and -100,000 helpful hints)
@zacksentry Hey Zack, Thanks for your kind words! Here's an attempt at an answer! LOL! Most players get their doubles on the single kick by sliding from the middle of the pedal to the front (aka the heel/toe). My approach is the lesser-used 'side to side' method. I can't say I necessarily recommend it, but it's what works for me. I just kinda swivel from side to side, which cuts down on leg movement and maybe transfers less fatigue to the hips.
If you watch the other videos Boba doesn't play that far away from the drums normally, but this was a kick drum lesson so I asked him to slide back some so the camera could catch the action.
oh men, i just cant do double kick drum faster u,u
maxxxdemon 1 month ago
@maxxxdemon
Hey Maxx, make sure your pedal is set up right and make sure your head is tuned well....a port in the front head also makes a bass drum play faster...but nothing replaces just plain old woodshedding....or, you could give in to the darkside,
BF
rtcarleton 1 month ago
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Hey Jay,
I can help you, but why don't you email me and I can into depth...
rtcarleton@gmail.com
BF
rtcarleton 4 months ago
I have had a hard time doing this for years now. My kick drum has no head on the back does that have anything to do with it? Only has a head where the pedal is of course.
jayrod2 4 months ago
Yo hardstyle,
Aw come on, it can't be that bad....let's see....
Sit 14" back from your snare. Your ankle should be forward of your knee. adjust the spring to slightly tighter than med. tune the head med. tight. use a pillow of some sort and let it touch the playing head. install a port in your resonant head. the height of the beater is crucial. 1" too high and it moves too slow. 1" too low and there's too much resistance. or take lessons from me in n.cally and give in to the darkside
BF
rtcarleton 1 year ago
@rtcarleton i disagree with you...everyone has a different setup thats comfortable for them...there are no "exact" measurements you need
BearGrylIs 1 year ago
@BearGrylIs Oh, I agree with you completely. but my response was addressing hardstyl's frustrations(see below) with his own set up. I was merely making suggestions , in this very limited forum, as to what he might do to fix his kick problems. Most people who have that dilemma sit too close or too high or they tighten their stuff too much,etc,etc...I was just trying to help. But if there was an 'exact' way to play the drums there wouldn't be any wing-nuts on the hardware, right?
best,
BF
rtcarleton 1 year ago
my double kick isnt that smooth and no matter how much i loosen, tighten and fix it i cant stop it from being tight, AWKWARD AND REALLY SLOW!
hrdstyldncngisbst 1 year ago
Yo Meat,
The 2nd part of the vid is similar to the 1st part, just faster because it's dbl-bass. As for how many cymbals I'm hiding, let me explain. This kit stays set up in my very active recording studio, where I'm asked to play in many differing styles from session to session. As such, I have about 2 of everything, so I have lotsa choices, not unlike a synthesizer: There are 2 rides, 2 chinas, 2 splashes, 4 crashes, hats, then various other metal things to hit. 17 in all! BIG FUN!
peaceout,
BF
rtcarleton 1 year ago
lol, how many symbols are you hideing?
the first bit was pretty easy to pick up.
lost you later on though. :D
MeatWhistle44 1 year ago
What exactly is your foot doing on the double hits? is it sliding, or are you simply hitting the pedal twice in the same spot with the same part of your foot? thanks for the vids too, much better than all the "expertvillage" crap (which have 100,000+ views and -100,000 helpful hints)
zacksentry 1 year ago
@zacksentry Hey Zack, Thanks for your kind words! Here's an attempt at an answer! LOL! Most players get their doubles on the single kick by sliding from the middle of the pedal to the front (aka the heel/toe). My approach is the lesser-used 'side to side' method. I can't say I necessarily recommend it, but it's what works for me. I just kinda swivel from side to side, which cuts down on leg movement and maybe transfers less fatigue to the hips.
Thanks again, may the fours be with you,
BF
rtcarleton 1 year ago
That light in the tom is epic:P
mjttb1 1 year ago
@mjttb1
Thank goodness for clear drums and old christmas tree lights.....
give in to the darkside,
BF
rtcarleton 1 year ago
what kind of pedal do you have?
MrOverloader 1 year ago
@MrOverloader
D-Dub 5K (strap drive)
BF
rtcarleton 1 year ago
u have to so teach me that next thursday terry
drumermadness 1 year ago
ok my little padawan.....as you wish...
rtcarleton 1 year ago
If you watch the other videos Boba doesn't play that far away from the drums normally, but this was a kick drum lesson so I asked him to slide back some so the camera could catch the action.
MarkHeaps 2 years ago
Your so far away!...i want you move you closer to your kit.
korn93k 2 years ago
what snare do you use?
great sound.
smoojen 2 years ago
dee dub 4x14 brass-coated ambassador head-no muting
glad you dug it,
terry
luvfest 2 years ago
lol nice one dude
nilebehemothkevin666 2 years ago