Bassdrum Techniques

Singlestroke Heel Up

Learn a usefull begginer bassdrum technique. Toes are kept on the pedal and the heel is up at all times. This technique is useful for heavy rock and funk beats with loud bassdrum.
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Singlestroke Heel Down

In this bassdrum technique the beater never chokes the skin, we get a rangy fluffy sound that is great for jazz beats Start with your toes in an up position away from floor. Let your heel rest on the pedalboard at all times.
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Doublestroke Slide Technique

Learn a technique excellent for fast bassdrum doublestrokes. The key is to accomplish TWO pedalstrokes during ONE sliding motion.
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Doublestroke Rocking Feet

This technique uses a downward and rocking feet motion instead of a sliding horizontal movement. They both share the same basic idea, ONE motion TWO strokes. Keep your muscles relaxed and keep your body in balance.
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Ankle Joint Muscle Trainer

In faster tempos almost all the motion has to come from your ankle joint and not from your leg. This exercise will develop control, relaxation and stronger muscles around your ankle joint.
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