Derek Roddy - Heel-Toe/Hi-Hat Exercise

Derek Roddy, former drummer for bands such as Nile, Hate Eternal, Divine Empire, Malevolent Creation, etc. (EDIT: March 2010 - Derek is currently playing with Traumedy and Serpents Rise. He's been with them for awhile, but I never updated this because I suck crazy amounts of cock.) gives us a few tips on how to utilize heel-toe technique on your hi-hat pedal to work on your balance, coordination, timing, and interdependence.

For the record, so I don't keep getting comments asking these questions: *sigh*

1) I am not Derek Roddy. I wish I was, but I'm just a guy who downloaded something off of his website and posted it on YouTube.

2) Why is he using two bass drums and a double pedal?
In this specific case, being that it's a bit of an older video, Derek's bass drums are THE SAME SIZE, but there's no mic hooked up to the bass drum on the left. I've heard theories ranging from being able to do the lick easier, to having it as a tom holder, to having a broken microphone. The latter is my assumption, but no confirmation on my part. You can ask Derek personally if it bothers you that much; just quit asking, please. I'm not 100% sure. :)

Visit http://derekroddy.com/ for more media and to find out more about what Derek's up to these days. Also visit his YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrObsidian for good shit.

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[BAAH4000]

i'd like to do this but me feet are too big :(

[Anuz92]

Foot size isn't a factor, it can be done with any pedal, any foot size.

[FremontMetalHead]

What about dick size?

I hear if you've got a third leg, you can go like 23923248723487 bpm.

I shouldn't reveal all my secrets to the public, 'cause I'm the only one who deserves to be this good... and fast. I hope you realize I've done you a favor.

[FremontMetalHead]

You know what they say about dudes with big feet, right?

Your socks must cost so much money.

[moz1058]

Does the pony tail help with weight ratio and keeping centered on the throne? I need one.

[funkloaf84]

@BAAH4000 no way . i'm a 13 double e  . practice alot . you'll get there.

[funkloaf84]

@Darkkorners pee soup !

[acideyeloc]

@Anuz92

Any longboard pedal will work for any shoe size up to 13 i have no fucking idea how women's sizes are numbered...

[HandPeopleHandPeople]

The double bass thing is done by a lot of people. They grow with just the double pedal and have the second kick drum just because it's cool looking. (That's the actual reason. Metal drummers and fans like big looking kits.)

[fahim006]

u all shud see all his odr vids n den comment ! u dumpheads.! comparing him wid travis ?????????? ROFLMAoooooooo...both ar frm diff genre ! man common grow up !

[methane]

i said there's no mic and it's not triggered u motherfucker

[methane]

no mic u FUCKTARD thats why it has that sound

[FremontMetalHead]

Hahaha, dude, I was kidding. Chill out.

[Darkkorners]

I didnt say I was a drummer you Derek Roddy wannabe, hence the question...that you couldnt answer because your nothing but a tampon application device