Ankle Motion Double Bass Drum Pedal Technique Tips for Beginners

[@jessetarr2771]

I was doing heel down and full leg for awhile. I recently set my tension from loose to pretty tight and stayed leaning back- I realized your heel doesn't raise much. I still have to work on control , but I'm glad the frustration is over. Your POV and how you told me its a combination of resting and lifting really made my couple month frustration end- thanks again man!

[@GiancarloRaveloGarcia]

Glad I could help you end the frustration man! The best way to save energy, get power and control playing this technique is combining the right muscles for the best results. It almost translates to a "flat" foot technique but without the need of applying a static / twitching motion in your leg. Keep shredding! Cheers.

[@FR_Finn08]

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[@GiancarloRaveloGarcia]

I appreciate the words. Thank you for subscribing!

[@DigitalDamnation]

Thanks for the video, Very informative. Can you explain setting up the spring tension to your body weight and the optimal pedal height?

[@GiancarloRaveloGarcia]

You're welcome! The spring tension can be set for your body weight by playing on three settings, loose, medium or max tension. If your body reacts better with any, stick to that setting for at least 2 weeks to get used to that tension. As far as "Pedal height" I assume you're referring to the footboard height? If so. You can set the height to the middle position. Not too high not too low and see how it works for you.

[@f3r0m0n]

thank you

[@GiancarloRaveloGarcia]

You're welcome!

[@MLC7957]

Cool thank you for the info

[@GiancarloRaveloGarcia]

You're welcome!

[@williehamilton1533]

Nice display of how to use my arms on the foot pedals… works better using your legs 🦵 instead of your arms as the reference. Nice explanation though😊

[@GiancarloRaveloGarcia]

Thank you! Maybe you skipped the part where I said to go to this video for detailed performance: How to Master the Ankle Technique for Double Bass kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZSTm2R4jqqantU You're answer should be there. Thanks again! ☺️