I've never been able to play heel down. I get shin splits like crazy, then my legs just don't want to work. Either way is fine though. Anyone else get shin splints?
Also, would you say that you could viably get away with just playing heel down? Even for double bass? I understand when you say less power, but for the most part I see heel up everywhere, however, I feel more comfortable with heel down.
@Hodgendazs YES...I do think you can get away with heel down, even with double bass. I think you "typically" tend to get more power heel up....however many great drummers have played heel down and got plenty of power. Myron Grombacker (original drummer for Pat Benatar) played this way & he had an amazing amount of power in his playing. I say by all means play the way you feel most comfortable.
I cannot play with heel up.I'm a rock musician but I just cannot.And,drummerconnection,you just got subscriber!
makakamakaki 1 month ago
interesting. i always wondered which one was "correct". turns out they both are! i shoulda known.
xJohnny9 2 months ago
informative!! thanks^^
lumyingluo 3 months ago
I've never been able to play heel down. I get shin splits like crazy, then my legs just don't want to work. Either way is fine though. Anyone else get shin splints?
exportpro99 7 months ago 8
@exportpro99 I don't really experience any pain, but I get extremely minimal power, so I only play heel down when I need to be absurdly quiet.
IAmMattLewis 4 days ago
Just the ticket.......thanks guys, excellent work at drummer connection as per usual!
runtifish 1 year ago
Also, would you say that you could viably get away with just playing heel down? Even for double bass? I understand when you say less power, but for the most part I see heel up everywhere, however, I feel more comfortable with heel down.
Hodgendazs 1 year ago
@Hodgendazs YES...I do think you can get away with heel down, even with double bass. I think you "typically" tend to get more power heel up....however many great drummers have played heel down and got plenty of power. Myron Grombacker (original drummer for Pat Benatar) played this way & he had an amazing amount of power in his playing. I say by all means play the way you feel most comfortable.
billyashbaugh 1 year ago
Thanks for the video! This is exactly what I was looking for to help! I need to work on heel up more. Heel down I have down pretty good.
Hodgendazs 1 year ago
thankyou, very helpful.
cardsfanatic 1 year ago
great speed. thanks for the drum vid
marciosousa34 1 year ago