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#1 gandl

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 12:14 PM

kay so iv had a double bass for about 4 months now..
im okay i guess....i can do straight rolls fairly easy
but
i was wonder how do i get faster??
i know..practice but..
is there any adjustments to my double bass pedal its self that would make it easier to play faster?
cuase that would be great
suggestions?

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#2 laker0902

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 03:29 PM

I would say practice.

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#3 jones991

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Posted 08 February 2007 - 03:53 PM

it depends what kind of pedals you have. i have a pearl double pedal, and you can adjust the throw of the beater arms by loosening the heel pad and sliding it back and forth. Thus, it can be set to hit the drumhead "quicker" because the beater has less distance to travel, and it also uses less downward force from your foot. hope this helped.

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Posted 18 February 2007 - 10:28 PM

Double Bass Pedal Practice?
I was hoping that this topic would be on the Double Bass instrument...

Hmm... Maybe I should practice drumming again?

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 01:51 PM

I thought this was about upright bass.

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Posted 26 March 2007 - 07:34 PM

Go buy yourself Old Time Relijun.

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#7 kg815

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Posted 28 March 2007 - 05:24 PM

If you're still checking this thread...

Danny Carey (Tool) has often mentioned a great exercise he uses to work on his double bass/kick chops. What he does is practice snare patterns with his feet. He claims that this is a huge reason why he has gotten his double kick chops up to where they are now. And he is certainly an unbelievable drummer.

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#8 gravitas

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Posted 28 March 2007 - 09:25 PM

Playing through rudiments certainly helps. I'd doubt if pedal adjustments would be the deciding factor on your improvement. Make sure your seat position is correct for your height- you want a comfortable angle between yourself and your kit, and too far back is always better than too close.

Otherwise, it's all in the practise, man. Keep it up.

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Posted 01 April 2007 - 05:26 PM

metronome, and whenever your just chillen flap your feet as if you had a double bass in front of you...all of the speed is in your muscles so make sure they are toned nicely.

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