Double Bass Drum Lesson 13 - Pedal Settings

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In this double bass drum lesson I’m analyzing settings of a drum pedal.
1) SPRING TENSIONS
a) Loose Spring Tension
b) Medium Spring Tension
c) Tight Spring Tension
d) Maximum Tight Spring Tension
2) BEATER ANGLE & BEATER HEIGHT
a) Optimum Beater Angle
b) Wide Beater Angle
c) Narrow Beater Angle
d) The height of the beater
3) OPTIMUM FOOTBOARD HEIGHT
4) TIGHTNES OF THE BASS DRUMHEAD
5) SYMMETRY OF THE PEDALS
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Bu davul dersimde davul pedalının ayarlarını analiz ediyorum.
1) YAY GERİLİMLERİ
a) Gevşek Yay Gerilimi
b) Orta Sıkılıkta Yay Gerilimi
c) Sıkı Yay Gerilimi
d) Maksimum Sıkılıkta Yay Gerilimi
2) TOKMAK AÇISI & TOKMAK YÜKSEKLİĞİ
a) Optimum Tokmak Açısı
b) Geniş Tokmak Açısı
c) Dar Tokmak Açısı
d) Tokmak Yüksekliği
3) OPTIMUM AYAKLIK YÜKSEKLİĞİ
4) BAS DAVULU DERİSİ SIKILIĞI
5) PEDALLARIN SİMETRİSİ
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A continuación hago un análisis de los ajustes de los pedalesde batería en esta seción.
1) TENSIONES DE RESORTE
a) Tensión de resorte floja
b) Tensión de resorte moderada
c) Tensión de resorte apretada
d) Tensión de resorte apretada máxima
2) ALTURA DEL MARTILLO & PESO DEL MARTILLO
a) Ángulo óptimo del martillo
b) Ángulo ancho del martillo
c) Ángulo estrecho del martillo
d) El peso del martillo
3) PESO ÓPTIMO DE LA PLATAFORMA
4) TENSIÓN DEL PARCHE DEL BOMBO
5) SIMETRIA DEL PEDAL
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I use Tama Drums and play with Tama Speed Cobra Pedals.
My Double Bass Drum Tutorial series will continue with these topics:
Lesson 1: Basic Logic : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 2: Building Up The Speed : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 3: Pedal Techniques : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 4: Strength : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 5: Endurance : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 6: Sitting Positions : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 7: Warm Ups : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 8: Control : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 9: Drum Triggers : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 10: Swivel Technique : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 11: Pedal Types : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 12: Pedal Beaters : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 13: Pedal Settings : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 14: Building Up Blast Beats : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 15: Slide Techniques : • Video
Lesson 16: Double Bass Fills : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 17: Double Bass Patterns : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 18: Left Foot Based Patterns : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 19: Double Kick vs Twin Pedal : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 20: Drum Shoes : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 21: Acoustic Kick vs Electronic Kick Pad : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 22: Most Common Mistake : • MOST COMMON MISTAKE OF...
Lesson 23: Muscle Memory : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 24: Improving Slave Foot’s Weakness : • Double Bass Drum Lesso...
Lesson 25: Discipline and Mind Exercise
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[@TheWizard706]

This guy just answered every question I had. I’ve been playing for almost 20 years with no real mentor, so I’ve had a few questions over the years. This guy just fuckin nailed every question about pedals I’ve ever had. Thank you, Erce.

[@dexter_tywr]

Finally.... The video I've been waiting for

[@manosliapakisthestormrider8099]

THE BEST DRUM CHANNEL 🖤❤️🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@Alexander131191]

The most explanatory video I've found on the subject up to now... thank you.

[@ShetlandTec]

Excellent video! This makes me realise that i had my beater angle set far back, more than 45 degrees, in fact at 60 degree and this makes my hip flexors hurt, thank you!

[@calvatron99]

Simple, precise vid , cheers

[@lonkirschner7448]

I have been playing for many years but just decided to start playing with a double pedal. Your videos are inspirational and your explanations answer all of my questions. No need to look further. Very happy I found you. Incredible playing and videos. Thanks!

[@ErceArslan]

Glad to hear🙂🙏🏼. You are welcome.

[@vyshnavr6068]

Very informative.... And gives an easy access to set up the pedal according to the speed one can play anytime... And great drumming by Erce🤘😊

[@ErceArslan]

Nice to hear:) thank you very much🙏🏼🙂

[@vyshnavr6068]

@@ErceArslan welcome Sir😊🙏

[@DavidCannales]

Amazing! Thank you very much! This help me a lot! 🙏

[@EmilyMerrickDrums]

This is fantastic!!!

[@alfredoloureirobatera]

Very clever! Thanks again!!

[@alexvolcanomuller]

Thank you, very useful video.

[@peschernuy]

Best explanation ever!

[@LuisReis_music_business]

Good job, man!

[@CaldranMuzik]

teşekkür ediyoruz.

[@shotgundrums]

I see you using a Tama Rockstar in some of your videos. I used to have a set of these in the 90s. I wish I never let them go. They were some great sounding drums. Great video, btw!!

[@VBAmbient]

Yes. I have been looking forwadt to that video, again very insightful. You adressed some interesting points, especially with the beater angle, as I was under the impression, that most extreme metal drummers have angles close to 80 degrees.

[@ErceArslan]

Thank you! By 80 degrees you mean the angle between the beater and the floor?

[@VBAmbient]

@@ErceArslan By 80 degrees I mean the angle between the beater and the head of the base drum. So, that the beater is almost horizontally.

[@ErceArslan]

@@VBAmbient can you please share that videos, let me see:)

[@VBAmbient]

@@ErceArslan Actually, my only source was the double bass tutorial by Eugene Ryabchenko: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3WtiXuVeq2em5o I thought, that this was a common practice, but now, that I pay attention to it on videos from various drummers, I see, that they use an angle much more to the one you explained in your video.

[@ErceArslan]

Sorry for late answer. That is a very good catch and very good question. I think I should have mentioned about your question in this video. Very few drummers like Eugene (who is an excellent drummer) use that setting especially with Direct Drive Pedals to maximize the rebound (when the max tight spring tension is not enough). So they have a bit higher footboard and near 90 degree of angle. Eugene explain his 'pressure swivel technique' in one of his video. You can check it out that video for more information.@@VBAmbient

[@Petergainer24]

Finally ERCE! 🤘🤘🤘

[@christyanjhonn8963]

Olá! Não falo sua língua mas compreendo bem as aulas, e gosto muito delas! Mas, é possível vc disponibilizar partituras com os exercícios?

[@vyshnavr6068]

Sir ..... I'm able to play upto 220 bpm in med-loose spring tension on my twin pedal. But I'm not able to play a tempo of 140 to 180 bpm. Is it because of that I'm using a twin pedal and also the slave pedal is weaker than the master pedal. So can u pls tell me an appropriate setting which I should set for me to play these tempos, (slow as well as fast). Thanks you🙏

[@Jimboy1611]

I play a Pearl Demon Drive Eliminator double pedal. I have it at the tightest spring tension possible but it still feels loose and soft as hell. I’ve been playing another dude’s kit for a while and it’s an absolute monster with Axis longboards. When I first played it, my calves burned from how tight and powerful the pedals were set. Now I’m not comfortable playing anything else. Can I get my Demon Drives configured in a hard-tight tension or are they just naturally very soft pedals?

[@ErceArslan]

I've tried Demon Drives. They are very soft in general. Maybe you can try to change the springs with much tighter ones.

[@perrosdiablos846]

Thanks Erce for this usefull information!...a question: how can I distinguish fisically between the diferent type of tensions...its obvious between extremes but between medium and tight for example its not that easy... Thanks a lot!

[@ErceArslan]

You are welcome:) when you use the different spring tensions for several months at least, your muscles adapt and can know, understand even the small differences between them. So again the answer is play&practise.

[@larrytate1657]

Do you use after market stronger springs for you tama pedals?

[@sogent56]

Have you tried the EAD10?

[@manosliapakisthestormrider8099]

What' pedal Settings you prefer for beginners sir!!?

[@JLocke573]

I've adjusted my spring tension many times over the years and watched many videos about how tight they should be, but I have trouble figuring out how what people in videos say when they say "tight". If I want to play stupid fast double bass do I need to crank the springs all the way tight, as far as they will go?

[@ErceArslan]

It is related to how fast you want to play and the drive of your pedal especially.

[@gokturkaltntas9865]

Iron cobra twin pedal kullanıyorum çalarken pedaldan klik sesi alıyorum beni rahatsız ediyor neden oluyor bunu nasıl düzeltebilirim yardımcı olur musunuz ?

[@ErceArslan]

Klik sesi nereden geliyor? Pedalı görmeden bir şey diyemem maalesef

[@chartape9947]

i've play air drumming so many years cos i cannot buy pedal but last 6 months i buy iron cobra 600 than i tried tight spring tension but its hard to press down my legs are so tired how can fix that problem please give me some advice thank you .

[@ErceArslan]

Because you got used to air drumming (no spring tension feeling), it will take a bit time for you to adjust the pedals. Air drumming is ok, but practising JUST air drumming can cause such problems.

[@alibarankrbas4151]

Hocam merhabalar bende yumuşak yay var yumuşak pedallada 200 üstü metronomla 16 lık çalabilcek hale gelebilirmiyim deathcore çalabilmek için uğraşıyorum

[@ErceArslan]

Neden olmasın, tekniğe göre çok değişebilen bir durum

[@Mari000]

What height are your footboards if you don’t mind me asking?

[@ErceArslan]

It depends where you calculate that height, but it's around 8 cm. through the edge.

[@Mari000]

Erce Arslan thanks!

[@Tdrums8]

Do you have a kick drum tuning vid?

[@ErceArslan]

Not yet:/

[@Tdrums8]

@@ErceArslan ok ty Bro .I have so many issues getting my double pedal to feel right .

[@Withcare111]

all the other videos ive seen say the best spring tension for swivel technique is having it loose.You are saying it should be tight.This is just in your opinion?

[@ErceArslan]

No it's not. Drummers use swivel technique to play faster. And you can't play fast with loose spring tensions.

[@Withcare111]

@@ErceArslan I've been playing around with my pedal a lot today.When I'm finding medium tension with a high footboard is best for me for double and singles.I'm using ankle motion for the singles- im trying to get hand to foot singles fast. I cant get my head around the swivel motion.

[@ErceArslan]

@@Withcare111 Like this you will find your own technique which fits the best for you. Just keep trying and working👍

[@larrytate1657]

@@ErceArslan Which springs do you use on your speed cobra? Should I change my iron cobra springs to stronger ones or?

[@JosephScarpinoOnDrums]

If you're gonna use a really tight head then get a Sledge Pad. They work wonders! No stupid pillows or blankets. sledgepad.com/

[@jmsanchez5989]

I clicked on like because of the cat. ❤️

[@larrytate1657]

You should see how fast that cat can play double kick.