From Single...To Double.........Single Again?

[TAMA_KID]

Hey all you drummers out there I need an opinion........ here is my situation



Ok so i have had a goal to make my feet as familiar with a double bass pedal as I could. Now i have a problem, my feet are to good for my hands! I would like to know if it is reasonable to remove my extra pedal for a while and just mostly work on my hand work and sticking. Has anyone tried this? And what advice do you have to make my hands more agile, coordinated, and faster than they are now? Well i could always work my sticking with a practice pad or just a snare, but i could never put it on the drum set because i was never sure which drum to hit. I try to practice on an even level but my hands are just to slow and sloppy for my feet and my feet are to fast for my hands, so i think this will resolve my problem but I am trying to do it as fast as possible. But as i have heard slow and steady wins the race. SOO can anyone help me?


All responses are appreciated.

[Velimor]

Two words- Stick Control....ok, one more word- rudiments. Maybe get the book "4 Way Coordination" as well. I don't see the need to remove the second pedal in order to work on your hands. I would just use those books in addition to your normal practice routine.

Just curious, how long have you been playing overall, and how long with the double bass?

[Shinx]

Even if you remove the "second" pedal, what are you going to do with the other "second" pedal? Never ignore the hats

[TAMA_KID]

Two words- Stick Control....ok, one more word- rudiments. Maybe get the book "4 Way Coordination" as well. I don't see the need to remove the second pedal in order to work on your hands. I would just use those books in addition to your normal practice routine.

Just curious, how long have you been playing overall, and how long with the double bass?

Well I have been playing for about 6 years but i wouldent count the 1st 2 because I was only in my school band now im a set player and ive been using double bass for about 3 years

[TAMA_KID]

Even if you remove the "second" pedal, what are you going to do with the other "second" pedal? Never ignore the hats

I meant the second bass pedal not my hats, what would i do without hhats

[jangus]

I can't figure why you can't just use the two pedals in a way that doesn't distract from your hands. Nobody ever said you couldn't play a slow bass drum part and maybe not even use the second pedal sometimes.

[TAMA_KID]

I can't figure why you can't just use the two pedals in a way that doesn't distract from your hands. Nobody ever said you couldn't play a slow bass drum part and maybe not even use the second pedal sometimes.

well i see what u mean but i love my double bass 2 much if its there i will use it 2 much and then not focus on working on my hands

[rockinrider]

well i see what u mean but i love my double bass 2 much if its there i will use it 2 much and then not focus on working on my hands


Sorry TAMA_KID,

But that is a really lame statement.

How do you expect to have enough self-control to improve your hand technique when you don't have enough self-control to use one pedal? Improvement comes with practice and CONTROL!

You need to concentrate on what's important whether you have one pedal or two.

[drumbandit]

It's your choice what you play, so you can choose if your going to slow down your feet and let your hands develop. There's no point posting the thread but then not wanting to work to get your goal. You need to make the decision to slow down your feet and not maybe sacrifice a bit of enjoyment. In the long run you'll be much happier.

Tom

[That Guy]

How do you expect to have enough self-control to improve your hand technique when you don't have enough self-control to use one pedal? Improvement comes with practice and CONTROL!

You need to concentrate on what's important whether you have one pedal or two.

Thats it directly. Control, control, control. Take away the double pedal if you have to.

[SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ]

The hardest part of practicing is dedicating yourself to what you are practicing.

You should always be practicing your rudiments with your hands- you can do some with your feet as well. For applying rudiments around the kit, you can definitely use a book like Syncopation (or Stick Control). I've just started to test the waters of this book, and after doing a lot of reading on how to use it I am amazed at how many different ways I can apply it. It will keep me busy indefinitely.