I already commented on how great this video is, but something else came to mind: you should make another video with the second step of this "first stroke" approach. What I mean by that is any time the feet don't start the pattern at the same time. This happens a lot, any broken foot pattern will result in this. For instance if you remove one left foot (ex. R_RL RLRL RLRL RLRL). The right foot is already playing its second stroke while the left foot is only getting its first, resulting in the drummer having to "offset" the way he thinks about his feet. The more broken the pattern gets, the more complex this becomes (hello Fear Factory).
This is great, thank you. Would you say you have enough power at these speeds to cut through if you were, for example, playing a concert with nothing but the raw batter head and the kick drum mic?
You're welcome man! If the EQ is good and the sound engineer sets the correct parameters, you're able to get a decent sound our of the Kick drum mic up to certain tempos ( 150-160 and maybe 170 tops) However, the down side is that it if the venue / stage is big with a huge crowd it wouldn't work as much or when playing faster tempos. If you have the option to throw a trigger this will amplify the sound to play double bass patterns (from 180 to 200 BPM and above) louder and will cut through much more in a live setting.
That was beautiful, thanks. That 240 run at the end was so freaking smooth. It's incredible how this takes years, it's my journey too, I'm getting there and it feels amazing when you finally see the light :)
Thank you for the words!! Indeed, it can take less time if you have discipline and practice regularly. Yes!! Hard work definitely pays off. Wishing you the best through your journey. You can do this!
I've failed many times at this. Failing is what leads to success. Consistency will take you places motivation can't. You can do this too if you commit and setup a practice plan!
I'm only now making progress with ankle motion (still not very precise, but I give it a month tops) after 4 years of trying. And I was literally spending at least 3 hours every week on this techniqe to make almost 0 progress up untill last month... Talk about frustration... So anyway keep pushing 💪
The good part is that between all the time an effort you've invested learning this technique you were able to identify what works for you. We all have different ways to learn and get our body used to things. Even if you feel you're not making progress, as you said. Keep pushing! You'll be glad you did 💪🏻
Hola! No mucho, el pedal izquierdo se siente con un poco mas de tension ya que del lado del pedal derecho se siente un poco diferente por la inercia y la barra que agrega un poco mas de peso. Pero, cuando uso dos pedales sencillos se sienten mas nivelados.
Thanks for making this video sir! Appreciate your hardwork. Is there any chance that I can communicate to you to show you my progress just incase? Thanks!
Hola! Esta es la configuración actual en mis pedales: - Tension maxima en los resortes. - La altura de la plataforma del pedal esta de fabrica. - La distancia de los mazos es de algunos 40 y algo de centímetros del parche del bombo. - La altura de los mazos es medio. No muy altos ni muy bajos. Saludos.
Thanks for the video. The only problem is, there's no way I can do that exercise at the end yet. Can you recommend any exercises for someone just starting out learning ankle technique? (I've been playing for 3 years and until now just played rock/heavy metal with a heel-up technique, until I hurt my knees from stomping too hard, separating my foot from the pedal and not using my calves and ankles enough).
You're welcome! Sorry to hear about you getting hurt. If you are feeling better, I'd recommend the following. - Play slowly at a comfortable speed for 1 or 2 bars and increase 5 BPM after every run until you reach the speed you struggle with (do not push hard to get thought to avoid more injuries). - In the video you can see some warmup exercises before you attempt the ankle technique. Try to isolate your hip flexors or any big muscle and focus on using your calves and ankles. Try to mimic bouncing a basketball with your ankles. - Attempt to swing the beater (even if you're not touching the bass drum head) to get the motion flowing until you feel relaxed hitting the notes and control the rebound. Let me know if this works out to see where you struggle the most after applying these principals.
Nice! You're able to reach up to 175 BPM's with full leg motion. The only down side is that it burns your muscles quickly when going above this speed 🙁
@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia I work on basic control exercises in a old book from the 1930s with a metronome 30 minutes some times a hour in a day. When my body rests builds back up it gets easier. It works my hip flexor for power to relax and maybe some shin muscles. It really helps all that.
I already commented on how great this video is, but something else came to mind: you should make another video with the second step of this "first stroke" approach.
What I mean by that is any time the feet don't start the pattern at the same time.
This happens a lot, any broken foot pattern will result in this. For instance if you remove one left foot (ex. R_RL RLRL RLRL RLRL). The right foot is already playing its second stroke while the left foot is only getting its first, resulting in the drummer having to "offset" the way he thinks about his feet.
The more broken the pattern gets, the more complex this becomes (hello Fear Factory).
Noted! Fear Factory has a ton of complex Double Bass Patterns that can be challenging for sure haha.
This was so sick! Short sweet and to the point! Watched countless amount of videos like Samis but your vids just make sense! Good stuff brother 💪
Thank you for the kind words man! I really appreciate it 🙌🏻
This is great, thank you. Would you say you have enough power at these speeds to cut through if you were, for example, playing a concert with nothing but the raw batter head and the kick drum mic?
You're welcome man! If the EQ is good and the sound engineer sets the correct parameters, you're able to get a decent sound our of the Kick drum mic up to certain tempos ( 150-160 and maybe 170 tops) However, the down side is that it if the venue / stage is big with a huge crowd it wouldn't work as much or when playing faster tempos. If you have the option to throw a trigger this will amplify the sound to play double bass patterns (from 180 to 200 BPM and above) louder and will cut through much more in a live setting.
That was beautiful, thanks. That 240 run at the end was so freaking smooth. It's incredible how this takes years, it's my journey too, I'm getting there and it feels amazing when you finally see the light :)
Thank you for the words!! Indeed, it can take less time if you have discipline and practice regularly. Yes!! Hard work definitely pays off. Wishing you the best through your journey. You can do this!
Excelente técnica...felicidades Bro.🦶🏾🦵🏾💪🏾👍🏾🥁
Gracias hermano!! Aprecio las palabras 🙏🏻💪🏻🤘🏻
Great stuff dude!
This would be like a dream to be able to play kicks smoothly like that!!
Thanks dude!!
Sending you good vibes to play those kicks smoothly. Stay focused and consistent. You'll be glad you did 🙌🏻
@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia
Thanks man, maybe some day the dream will come true...
@@prod_adrian For sure man! Keep pushing 🤘🏻
I can try for ages and fail. Blessed are you who succeed. I do not know how to do.
I've failed many times at this.
Failing is what leads to success. Consistency will take you places motivation can't. You can do this too if you commit and setup a practice plan!
I'm only now making progress with ankle motion (still not very precise, but I give it a month tops) after 4 years of trying. And I was literally spending at least 3 hours every week on this techniqe to make almost 0 progress up untill last month... Talk about frustration... So anyway keep pushing 💪
The good part is that between all the time an effort you've invested learning this technique you were able to identify what works for you. We all have different ways to learn and get our body used to things. Even if you feel you're not making progress, as you said. Keep pushing! You'll be glad you did 💪🏻
Hola, Sientes alguna diferencia al utilizar el resorte en el lado izquierdo del pedal?
Hola! No mucho, el pedal izquierdo se siente con un poco mas de tension ya que del lado del pedal derecho se siente un poco diferente por la inercia y la barra que agrega un poco mas de peso. Pero, cuando uso dos pedales sencillos se sienten mas nivelados.
Qual a marca do pedal?
BRASIL AQUI🇧🇷❣️
A marca é Pearl Demon Drive.
Dominican Republic aquí 🇩🇴
@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia 🫰🏼🫰🏼
Thanks for making this video sir! Appreciate your hardwork. Is there any chance that I can communicate to you to show you my progress just incase? Thanks!
No problem! Yes, you can share your progress. Thank you for the words!
Hola Bro, sé que es personal, pero qué configuración usas en tus pedales ?.
Hola! Esta es la configuración actual en mis pedales:
- Tension maxima en los resortes.
- La altura de la plataforma del pedal esta de fabrica.
- La distancia de los mazos es de algunos 40 y algo de centímetros del parche del bombo.
- La altura de los mazos es medio. No muy altos ni muy bajos.
Saludos.
Thanks for the video. The only problem is, there's no way I can do that exercise at the end yet. Can you recommend any exercises for someone just starting out learning ankle technique? (I've been playing for 3 years and until now just played rock/heavy metal with a heel-up technique, until I hurt my knees from stomping too hard, separating my foot from the pedal and not using my calves and ankles enough).
You're welcome! Sorry to hear about you getting hurt. If you are feeling better, I'd recommend the following.
- Play slowly at a comfortable speed for 1 or 2 bars and increase 5 BPM after every run until you reach the speed you struggle with (do not push hard to get thought to avoid more injuries).
- In the video you can see some warmup exercises before you attempt the ankle technique. Try to isolate your hip flexors or any big muscle and focus on using your calves and ankles. Try to mimic bouncing a basketball with your ankles.
- Attempt to swing the beater (even if you're not touching the bass drum head) to get the motion flowing until you feel relaxed hitting the notes and control the rebound. Let me know if this works out to see where you struggle the most after applying these principals.
@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia Wow, thanks for the detailed answer! I'll definitely try these exercises!
@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia Acabo de ver que eres dominicano. ¡Gracias de nuevo y saludos de Chile!
@@gringochucha No problem! Good luck 🤝🏻
@@gringochucha Siii! Haha. Saludos!
I personally generate more control, power, and speed from my whole leg
Nice! You're able to reach up to 175 BPM's with full leg motion. The only down side is that it burns your muscles quickly when going above this speed 🙁
@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia I work on basic control exercises in a old book from the 1930s with a metronome 30 minutes some times a hour in a day. When my body rests builds back up it gets easier. It works my hip flexor for power to relax and maybe some shin muscles. It really helps all that.
@user-vm9hy7qx7c Totally valid! It's all about strengthening your muscle groups. If it works for you, that's what matters!
@user-vm9hy7qx7c Totally valid! It's all about strengthening your muscle groups. If it works for you, that's what matters!
nice. would you feel just as comfortable with chain drive ya think?
Of course. I like to switch from time to time. Both systems are able to handle various speeds and techniques.