Heel up foot technique for single and double bass drumming

This video shows how to make powerful foot strokes which are essential to drumming of any kind.

When you play heel up at low speeds(which is where you will start.) the power is achieved through entire leg movement. When playing 16th notes(Constant double bass) at speeds over about 190 bpm the motion changes to ankle movement. The ankle movement stage is a very advanced stage of technique. It takes time and practice build up to that point. Speed is only achieved through lots of practice. Never play at a faster speed than you can make clean, even strokes at. Slow clean playing sounds better than fast sloppy playing.

Below are links to videos that show you how to play double bass patterns.(I'll post them as I find ones with good relevant info.)

Charlie Zeleny double bass basics: This is a great video that covers a few basic patterns and some fills. Charlie is a great drummer that plays in one of my favorite bands, Behold...The Arctopus. He is also a session drummer that can play in pretty much any style you can think of.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3_havyVj6c



Ok if you need to know anything...How to get started or how to gravity blast. Check out spikeydrummer. There's almost no need for me to make any more how to's besides this one thanks to him. He has you covered. Click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Spikeydrummer

And now the plug for my band:
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[SuperAli1996]

iron cobra beaters? :)

[andy15m374l]

@SuperAli1996 yes,

[heckawesomefunnydude]

I'm not trying to be a troll or anything but your bass drum sounds like crap... that's why you use triggers ;)

[andy15m374l]

@heckawesomefunnydude Well I was using the built in mic on the camera on this video so you can't even tell how it sounds from this.

[ilikeamp]

"dont play faster then u can play"...got it. \m/-_-\m/

[reddragon9918]

I figured this out myself, i feel smart

[nigelregan]

great demo mate, thanks,

[ramonbunny69]

@heckawesomefunnydude Let's hear your kick drum?



[TheSackdragger]

This is bad advice, heel up is correct but use mostly calf and set your beaters back.

[xLooNeyHD]

i wish u would wear socks in ur vid man i hate feet there horrible ..not saying ur feet are just erghh not a fan of them :s