I'm more of a neil peart/dave weckl/joe morrello/dom famularo inspired, type of drummer. Nowhere NEAR the consistant, physically demanding intensity that speed/death metal requires. Totally different ballgame! I have to say, though, call it "cheating," if you will, but, it's still incredibly fast, and impressive! At that speed, and needing to be consistent for most or the whole song, triggers are fine. Buzzrolling with the snare for jazz parts, is "cheating," too, but is still used ALOT. It's what fits the structure of the song. Even Thomas Lang and Virgil Donate, as fast and solid as they are, couldn't keep up with this guy, among others. It's top notch, in terms of consistant speed, while maintaining the constant speed and intensity with the hands, on TOP of it! It's music, talent, expression, and in THIS case, extreme release! Why be so critical! The fuck is wrong with people?!?!?
I used to think so...until I tried myself and realized the demanding, spot on technique it required to get a clear sound @ 250+ bpm. For the consistent sound that extreme metal requires, you gotta have triggers. You are literally still playing...lol...basically the same as sample replacement in a studio setting.
Man... I can't possibly convey the gratitude I have for your outstanding ability you have to explain this elusive technique. I will not give up until I have this down!!!!
After nearly 35 years drumming, with many of those professionally, I have never needed to play doubles on two bass drums but I have always admired the skill and sound. So scouring on here I came across your video and I tried your techniques (as I am always wanting to learn more and new skills) and after a few weeks hey presto, got it. Great video and instruction. Many thanks and keep the videos coming.
Seriously. This is the only video that breaks down the technique in a simple way. I'm a drummer of 23 years and just really starting to get into this technique after having too many "bad feet" days lately. Not sure if you have it, But do you have any videos of exercises you do for them to help with speed and switching between single and double? Or just do sixteens of each? Keep up the great videos.
Found this video a few days ago, been working on the technique each day and I got the basic motion into my feet today! Lots of work to do still but thank you so much for breaking it down and helping me understand the mechanics of it better. you rule!
This is the only tutorial I've seen on this technique that actually makes sense Every other tutorial I've seen is stretched out over 15 minutes but all they really say is "yeah so do a rocking motion with you heel and toe and then play over 200 bpm baby"
Incredible! Absolutely killing those double bass pedals. I've never taken DBP to seriously even though it's one of the greatest things about drumset. Only used it for Djent stuff.....But know I feel really inspired to practice this stuff. Thanks for the video really helpful!
Hey man just wanna say this video inspired me so much to change my pedal settings and learn this technique and i learned it super fast after watching this tutorial, so thank you man
This is, by far, the best explanation video I've seen. I'm really fast with singles but struggle to get that motion down for the doubles. I think this will help alot.
Great Demonstration The Reason I called them toe down doubles is the heel pushing down and the Toes stay on the footboard And as for faster tempos the heels make doubles
very good video, thank you. Not sure if i’ll need this technique but i definitely appreciated the throne placement, i think i might’ve been sitting to close too.
😳 Sick intro! Subscribed and can't wait to practice what you preach (Testament!) I'm a double kicker from way back & want to get more into the mechanics of drums! Thanks for this awesome video, brother 😎
very good video, I am considering once for all this technique as a complement. As you said with other techniques one has good and bad days live. Could you make another videoe xplai ing the difficulties when putting both feet together? things like balance could be interesting to hear about.
Jeff thanks, this is one of the better explanations of this technique I've seen. I'm new to using doubles this way, but my right foot naturally does a similar motion primarily when playing up tempo syncopated beats on single bass. I've used an exercise for doubles on the hands where you accent the second note to compensate for it being quieter. I'm wondering if you think this might translate to the feet. I'm not into using triggers, mostly for practical reasons. I don't necessarily feel triggers are cheating, I sometimes just don't like the sound of no dynamic range.
What gets left out of 98% of these type of videos is that it takes a long time to develop the technique to where it looks this effortless. Thus, when someone is struggling after a few weeks, they get frustrated. A lot of this type of drumming involves smaller muscles. It takes real time to develop these muscles the strength & stamina to hack these tempos and spring tensions. It just does. Being patient is one of the keys.
First off, Thank you for this video it was so much more helpful to me than any of the other videos I just have a few questions 1: what do you recommend for developing double-kick single stroke technique for beginners? 2: Could you do a video with chain driven, regular length footboards?
Thanks man. Subbed. I been stuck on an electric kit for years now cuz kids and apartment... But my biggest gripe is my cheapo pedals. Drum gear is just sooo expensive now a days lol
Hey, Jeff Fitzgerald. what about kick drum batter head tension and deadening for optimal rebound ? I just ordered some direct drive longboard and some gen 3 on triggers and I'm about to start learning this technique. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time in advance .
I have pearl eliminator demon drive. They’re longboard direct drive, I just got them, I had tama speedcobra before. I can do heel toe with heel on the board, but I’m having difficulty getting the second stroke with my heel off the board. Do you think the way the board is set on the demon drive could hinder doing double strokes like that?
Thanks for that video! Got both feet down with the general mechanics so far but struggle to put them both together :-/ So, playing the mechanics loosely with my right foot OR left foot, no problem, but playing 16th - it's just chaos. Any advice here?
I see u are using tm-2 module, can u tell which seettings u prefer ? Have problem with it, because when Im using heel toe all double stroke hits perfectly, but on singles i got double strokes very often. On higher retringcancel its opposite situation. Singles hits perfectly, but triggers dont get heel toe doubles...
Good tutorial, for me i use the first heel toe technic from 130 BPM to 180 BPM and the rebound technic to go faster. This technic is very usefull for me because i don't know why but i can't go very fast whith my megs because i use to much power, and for fastest tempo my feet are not completly precise. I found heel toe technic by myself when i've try my fist double pedal, it was automatic for me to learn, but if you have good rlrlrlrl legs and foot technic, keep it, it can sound great without trigger.
Does it matter if you have lower end direct drive pedals? I have millennium, the strike double bass, direct drive pedals and was wondering if its possible to be fast with them
Would it work just as well to start with the toes and drop my leg after (basically what you do but backwards)? If not, why so? Ive been doing single pedal doubles that way for so long, and its just a habit now
Do you use a bit of hip flexors for the first hit? This is something i need to know because if not , i have to break that habbit early than having to unlearn later. Please reply, thanks
You should totally do a video on triggers and pedal set up. I just got my axis triggers and it’s my goal to get good at double strokes this year. Are you using the micro tuner springs? Left pedal looked like it had great action
Hi. Very good video. I've been using this technique for a while now. Just out of curiosity, what is the tension of the patch you're using? I think it's the only point you've left to make the perfect video. However, congratulations on the video.
Hey there! Do you think that 290 bpm is possible with a loose bass drum skin? I have one of those unadjustable kd-9 vdrum things and I feel like getting past 240 bpm is impossible. I have my springs maxxed out and my beaters at 45 degrees but I feel like the rebound is just too small. I also like the lowest vdl because with the highest vdl my second stroke just dissapears for some reason
I got the technique down with my right foot just fine, but I'm having a lot of trouble with my left. If I don't fast fall the 2nd stroke correctly, I often miss my l cancel and end up getting CC grabbed. Any advice?
I was trying to do heel toe, using my heel and my toe, I guess that was my issue with precision and consistency! Drummers should just call it doubles so there's less confusion
I can't believe people are still complaining about drum triggers holy shit lol. I started drumming 10 years ago and I remember it being dumb back then aswell.
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Triggers is cheating.
Tony Powell Well you got me there pal.
@@chiefjeef9267 😂
I'm more of a neil peart/dave weckl/joe morrello/dom famularo inspired, type of drummer. Nowhere NEAR the consistant, physically demanding intensity that speed/death metal requires. Totally different ballgame! I have to say, though, call it "cheating," if you will, but, it's still incredibly fast, and impressive! At that speed, and needing to be consistent for most or the whole song, triggers are fine. Buzzrolling with the snare for jazz parts, is "cheating," too, but is still used ALOT. It's what fits the structure of the song. Even Thomas Lang and Virgil Donate, as fast and solid as they are, couldn't keep up with this guy, among others. It's top notch, in terms of consistant speed, while maintaining the constant speed and intensity with the hands, on TOP of it! It's music, talent, expression, and in THIS case, extreme release! Why be so critical! The fuck is wrong with people?!?!?
I used to think so...until I tried myself and realized the demanding, spot on technique it required to get a clear sound @ 250+ bpm. For the consistent sound that extreme metal requires, you gotta have triggers. You are literally still playing...lol...basically the same as sample replacement in a studio setting.
No its not. Still have to learn the technique
This is the best explanation of the "heal toe" technique I have seen. Thanks buddy
Gun Drummer king
But you have not seen the better ones
"heal toe" sounds more like the area of expertise of a foot doctor
Ayo wassup gun drummer
Perfect for toe injuries!
Holy crap, thanks for 1,000 views guys. Y'all are amazing. Keep up the grind lads 💪
Man... I can't possibly convey the gratitude I have for your outstanding ability you have to explain this elusive technique. I will not give up until I have this down!!!!
After nearly 35 years drumming, with many of those professionally, I have never needed to play doubles on two bass drums but I have always admired the skill and sound. So scouring on here I came across your video and I tried your techniques (as I am always wanting to learn more and new skills) and after a few weeks hey presto, got it. Great video and instruction. Many thanks and keep the videos coming.
heck yeah
Awesome video Jeffrey. Really want to learn this technique. Thank you!
the first video EVER on double kick that properly explained it for me! now i can finally start doing this! thanks
Great vid Jeffery! Love it! Thanks so much!
Really good video, thanks! You broke it down much better then other videos I have watched.
incredible and very informative video. I will put this in to practice when I get to my kit. Thank you.
Seriously. This is the only video that breaks down the technique in a simple way.
I'm a drummer of 23 years and just really starting to get into this technique after having too many "bad feet" days lately. Not sure if you have it, But do you have any videos of exercises you do for them to help with speed and switching between single and double? Or just do sixteens of each?
Keep up the great videos.
Excellent video and explanation, well done my friend, well done!
This is so great. I was literally scouring the internet for a few weeks now looking for these answers. Thanks for the video!
Found this video a few days ago, been working on the technique each day and I got the basic motion into my feet today! Lots of work to do still but thank you so much for breaking it down and helping me understand the mechanics of it better. you rule!
I wish I had you as a drummer. Drummers like you are the holy grail for a guitarists.
Great video man. Super helpful. For sure one of the better ones I’ve seen. Keep up the good work :)
You made the golden video! I can’t put to words my gratitude, thank you so much!
Your drill (arch first drill then toes drill) helped me get the timing/ feel for it. Thanks alot!
This is the only tutorial I've seen on this technique that actually makes sense Every other tutorial I've seen is stretched out over 15 minutes but all they really say is "yeah so do a rocking motion with you heel and toe and then play over 200 bpm baby"
Great explanation! I will share this Video a lot! That's for sure!
Thanks man this is one of the best explained and shown videos I've seen on this technique
This is the best tutorial on this by far
Incredible! Absolutely killing those double bass pedals. I've never taken DBP to seriously even though it's one of the greatest things about drumset. Only used it for Djent stuff.....But know I feel really inspired to practice this stuff. Thanks for the video really helpful!
Love the video man, it really helped me out. I can not wait till the day I get those Axis double peddle
Very good video, thank you.
Dig the intro and good explanations. You should make more of these my dude.
Thank you for bravely speaking out about this topic
Great explanation. I love it and will try
Hey man just wanna say this video inspired me so much to change my pedal settings and learn this technique and i learned it super fast after watching this tutorial, so thank you man
One of the best double stroke tutorial i have seen on youtube... Well done.
Great video! Very well done! Thanks!
Super helpful! just waiting on that pedal setting vid 👍🏼🤙🏼
Great explanation, thank you!
This is, by far, the best explanation video I've seen. I'm really fast with singles but struggle to get that motion down for the doubles. I think this will help alot.
Stix&Stoned stop, you’re guna make me blush
Holy crap, why have I only found this video now?! Dude this is the clearest explanation I've seen so far. Keen for that pedal settings video!
Jake Shaw it's coming, along with a trigger tutorial vid 😊
Great stuff Jeff!
not everyone’s double strokes sound like this - 💪🏻Thomas Lang
Yeah Thomas is the best man. Maybe one day I’ll be as talented as his left pinky 😔
great instructional, thanks
Thanks for explaining the technique. Now i am understand what i must do with my motions on legs.
Great explanation, thanks
Thank you for your help. I'll do my best!😀
Great tutorial! Thanks
Thank you this was very helpful (for a heel up leg player).... subscribed!!
Great Demonstration
The Reason I called them toe down doubles is the heel pushing down and the Toes stay on the footboard
And as for faster tempos the heels make doubles
THANKS MY FRIEND , helps me a lot
very good video, thank you. Not sure if i’ll need this technique but i definitely appreciated the throne placement, i think i might’ve been sitting to close too.
Wow! Thank you for the tutorial. Very helpful!
😳 Sick intro! Subscribed and can't wait
to practice what you preach (Testament!)
I'm a double kicker from way back & want
to get more into the mechanics of drums!
Thanks for this awesome video, brother 😎
Brilliant presentation bud. Got a sub for sure. keep it up \m/
Great video and very informative thank you
Excellent!! Thank you!!
Great video. Instantly subbed.
Love it! Thanks man!! Cheers!
Thank you very much for this video.
Great lesson brother!
Great video. I'm always interested to see other peoples' techniques...
Im not a metal drummer but i need this lesson to get ''smells like teen spirit'' finally solid! thanks for this video! very well done!
Gekke Henkie wat
very good video, I am considering once for all this technique as a complement. As you said with other techniques one has good and bad days live. Could you make another videoe xplai ing the difficulties when putting both feet together? things like balance could be interesting to hear about.
This video saved my life!
Jeff thanks, this is one of the better explanations of this technique I've seen. I'm new to using doubles this way, but my right foot naturally does a similar motion primarily when playing up tempo syncopated beats on single bass. I've used an exercise for doubles on the hands where you accent the second note to compensate for it being quieter. I'm wondering if you think this might translate to the feet. I'm not into using triggers, mostly for practical reasons. I don't necessarily feel triggers are cheating, I sometimes just don't like the sound of no dynamic range.
dude thank you so much
Good explanation. I don't play death metal, but i like to goof around with this.
Very good video, maybe the best about heel toe technique, it really helps me to find the right motion.
Impressive that you have developed that kind of foot speed and you make it look effortless.
What gets left out of 98% of these type of videos is that it takes a long time to develop the technique to where it looks this effortless. Thus, when someone is struggling after a few weeks, they get frustrated. A lot of this type of drumming involves smaller muscles. It takes real time to develop these muscles the strength & stamina to hack these tempos and spring tensions. It just does. Being patient is one of the keys.
sick vid jeff! looks like i finally have some motivation to get back behind the kit again : )
Excellent video
First off, Thank you for this video it was so much more helpful to me than any of the other videos
I just have a few questions
1: what do you recommend for developing double-kick single stroke technique for beginners?
2: Could you do a video with chain driven, regular length footboards?
Nice thank you.
Great video! I was getting frustrated because I always tried to have both strokes sound equal, which doesn't really happen without triggers.
Great video, thanks! Do you need to change the foot posture to make it work on a regular pedal without long board ?
Great video, awesome technique explanation, can I ask, for triplets would you be best playing RRL or RLR
Thanks :)
Amazing video. You should do more of these. I'm having problem with actually playing doubles with both feet :/
Thanks man. Subbed. I been stuck on an electric kit for years now cuz kids and apartment... But my biggest gripe is my cheapo pedals. Drum gear is just sooo expensive now a days lol
Solid video dude, I need to master this. The bar is set so high for modern metal drummers these days.
amen brother
Hey, Jeff Fitzgerald. what about kick drum batter head tension and deadening for optimal rebound ? I just ordered some direct drive longboard and some gen 3 on triggers and I'm about to start learning this technique. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time in advance .
I’m not very keen on learning this technique, but your video seems to explain it quite well! Will share it with my friends who want to learn heel toe.
thanks my guy
I have pearl eliminator demon drive. They’re longboard direct drive, I just got them, I had tama speedcobra before. I can do heel toe with heel on the board, but I’m having difficulty getting the second stroke with my heel off the board. Do you think the way the board is set on the demon drive could hinder doing double strokes like that?
great video man... can i ask you more information about your trigger module? I saw you have roland TD2
Thanks for that video! Got both feet down with the general mechanics so far but struggle to put them both together :-/ So, playing the mechanics loosely with my right foot OR left foot, no problem, but playing 16th - it's just chaos. Any advice here?
I see u are using tm-2 module, can u tell which seettings u prefer ? Have problem with it, because when Im using heel toe all double stroke hits perfectly, but on singles i got double strokes very often. On higher retringcancel its opposite situation. Singles hits perfectly, but triggers dont get heel toe doubles...
I have Tama Iron Cobra (P900's). Should I be able to do this on them, or will I need pedals like yours?
Good tutorial, for me i use the first heel toe technic from 130 BPM to 180 BPM and the rebound technic to go faster. This technic is very usefull for me because i don't know why but i can't go very fast whith my megs because i use to much power, and for fastest tempo my feet are not completly precise. I found heel toe technic by myself when i've try my fist double pedal, it was automatic for me to learn, but if you have good rlrlrlrl legs and foot technic, keep it, it can sound great without trigger.
thank you!
Does it matter if you have lower end direct drive pedals? I have millennium, the strike double bass, direct drive pedals and was wondering if its possible to be fast with them
Would it work just as well to start with the toes and drop my leg after (basically what you do but backwards)? If not, why so? Ive been doing single pedal doubles that way for so long, and its just a habit now
Do you use a bit of hip flexors for the first hit? This is something i need to know because if not , i have to break that habbit early than having to unlearn later. Please reply, thanks
You should totally do a video on triggers and pedal set up. I just got my axis triggers and it’s my goal to get good at double strokes this year. Are you using the micro tuner springs? Left pedal looked like it had great action
Hi. Very good video. I've been using this technique for a while now. Just out of curiosity, what is the tension of the patch you're using? I think it's the only point you've left to make the perfect video. However, congratulations on the video.
Thil really good because is good sound and vdeo
Killer lesson. One of the best heel toe videos I’ve ever seen!
is it possible to do this with normal iron cobra double pedal?
Hey there! Do you think that 290 bpm is possible with a loose bass drum skin? I have one of those unadjustable kd-9 vdrum things and I feel like getting past 240 bpm is impossible. I have my springs maxxed out and my beaters at 45 degrees but I feel like the rebound is just too small. I also like the lowest vdl because with the highest vdl my second stroke just dissapears for some reason
I got the technique down with my right foot just fine, but I'm having a lot of trouble with my left. If I don't fast fall the 2nd stroke correctly, I often miss my l cancel and end up getting CC grabbed. Any advice?
psmith15243 you have no power here
what double bass pedal would you recommend getting?
I was trying to do heel toe, using my heel and my toe, I guess that was my issue with precision and consistency! Drummers should just call it doubles so there's less confusion
I saw another video on this technique and he too had pedals with no heel plate. Is this movement exclusive to pedals with no heel plate?
That is a really good technique. I'll have to put my ancient "Prowler" long boards on, Tama's are too short.
Is it possible to do this technique with short board pedals?
I can't believe people are still complaining about drum triggers holy shit lol.
I started drumming 10 years ago and I remember it being dumb back then aswell.
Nahh Iron cobra’s all the way man, great video!!