How To Build Double Kick Speed FAST! (Just Do THIS!)

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Who are some of your favorite drummers who play with double kick?? Let me know! Learn the 1 week secret to become a Master Drummer with my FREE course! 👉 bit.ly/MasterDrummerRoadmap

[@liam1912]

Alex Bent from Trivium :D

[@tentalam3n807]

Are you the drummer from I prevail

[@elovesenchiladas7258]

Alex lopez from suicide silence

[@Stoney0505]

The Rev

[@BenBlademanSimpson]

Mike Mangini, Thoma Lang, Gene Hoglan , Aquiles Priester, Matt Halpern to name but a few. There are so many drummers I look up to that have insane foot speed. I need to Practice way more. I am going to give this a go

[@gabrielallert]

ankle 1:34 control BEGINNER 2:35 control ADVANCED 3:43 muscle development 5:52 endurance 8:07 plan 9:26

[@jimmckay2337]

I have been working on your first couple of pillars for the past few weeks. My control, technique, and speed have all doubled and then some. It is so simple it seems ridiculous, but it actually worked for me. Thank you for the great advice.

[@hellion5206]

can you update your progress? would like to know how are you going

[@jimmckay2337]

@@hellion5206 Since practicing almost everyday, it has become more natural. I can autopilot it, although I am still working on increasing speed. Small increases in tempo have helped. Thanks for asking.

[@The_Attorney07]

THANKS SO MUCH DUDE. As an upcoming metal drummer this video has helped me so much already. And all I did was check my technique. So I can’t stress enough the technique. PLEASE PEOPLE DON’T SKIP THE TECHNIQUE. JUST BECAUSE ITS A SHORT PORTION OF THE VID IT DOESN’T MEAN THAT ITS NOT IMPORTANT.

[@kermitdafrogisback]

Awesome video. Double kicks are my favorite. When I tried drums for the first time, that Is all I did. I love the sound an feel of it. Always more room for improvement. An this video is a great way to help practice more, good tricks. Make sure you all get on the list everyone. Gabe is such an amazing teacher. This is my second year in, and I love it. Working on my lifetime enrollment. You can not go wrong. Hope to see you all there. Have fun an drum on.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it! You rock my friend!

[@andy7442]

Awesome tips for sure! Maybe some day you will be advanced enough to express the "d" in the word "and" without breaking a sweat. You'll come across as smarter when you do!

[@attrition71]

You guys REALLY need to get Austin Archey of Lorna Shore. He could teach a master class in double kick speed, stamina, as well as accents on the kit. INCREDIBLE talent

[@sidneylacroix204]

only reason i’m here, listening to him live makes me want to quit. i came from lorna shore live to this.

[@PatrickHogan]

Or Aaron Kitcher

[@b.entranceperium]

Dude is inhuman. It sounds like a machine on their recent work

[@b.entranceperium]

​@@sidneylacroix204 that should inspire you. Keep practicing!

[@nettek8470]

But doesn't he only play heel-toe?

[@darietto75]

Great video. In my experience there is also a 5th pillar: Balance. the way you sit on the throne and the distance and angles of the limbs from the bassdrum, snare etc and having proper posture makes a huge difference.

[@JoeyRam.]

Yesterday I was thinking in dedicate more time to doubke kick since my technique sometimes is efficient but other times are sloppy. I caught my self constantly adjusting pedals, rearranging the kick position, rising or lowering the seat...you name it. Thanks for posting, as always, proud to be part of the DBO academy. 🤘🏻🥁🤘🏻 Drummer--> Thomen Stauch

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Hope this video helps out Joey!!

[@tomaldred250]

duuuuuuuuuuuuude! Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude!! DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR EDITING IS SO SO GOOD!!! NOT ONLY ARE YOUR VIDEOS INTERESTING, HELPING AND ENJOYABLE TO WATCH BUT MY GOODNESS ME DO THEY LOOK GOOD!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

😂😂Thanks so much Tom!

[@CraigParr-wm8os]

Thank you for showing us these exercises,I started using the last 1 today for endurance and consistency,my leg was caning but got through it . Tomorrow I will do 8 minutes.thanks again.

[@bouboudave]

Hi Gab, I us your teachings and improved my double bass drum speed so much faster, and make more sense now, my balance and endurance increases, now my band mate asked me to slow down… I’m now to fast for them 🤪. Thanks you sooo much . Can wait to see you live in Canada ( maritime) !!!!

[@mattpalmer3093]

This is one of the best drumming tech videos I’ve seen. It easily crosses over to hand single stroke also. Thank you

[@CraigParr-wm8os]

3 days later and going strong ,I'm unable to play double kicks fast at the moment but 20 secs on 10 secs of is working and really getting me into gear. Thank you

[@eastonotsae]

Its always a good day when Gabe posts

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

It's always a goo day when Easton comments

[@ryno.drummer]

if any of you plan on triggering your kicks at some point, you’re gonna want very high spring tension on your pedals, and your beater head tuned extremely tight (stuff it with blankets and use kick pads to eliminate the acoustic sound for recording). i prefer using flat heavy beaters but it’s all preference at that point

[@jonahseago]

Thanks so much man! i have a gig coming up and needa improve my double kick for it! mad helpful video!!!🤘🥁

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Heck yes! It's my pleasure. Best of luck on the gig!

[@joetroutt7425]

Don't wear your leg out before the show.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Double kicks are so fun! Really open the doors to a lot of different beats and styles! Cheers man!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Yes! Double bass has opened up a whole world of possibilities for me!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@DrumBeatsOnline Cheers!

[@MIEK2112]

Muy bien explicado, no habia encontrado videos que tuvieran esos 4 pilares, los cuales son muy fundamentales, gracias por el video, se agradece, saludos de un Fan de Mexico 🇲🇽

[@Ackotoctoc]

I don't have my own drumset so I've done these exercises by tapping my feet on the floor heels up, does that develop leg muscles as fast?

[@kkarbokgaming4556]

It wont as fast but it will definitely do something

[@tinydog0731]

Bro I can’t even do 16th notes above 60 bpm. Am I cooked?

[@Instangustus]

If you got 2 pedals yeah if you have one and your just starting that’s more than normal you just have to keep playing at your max tempo

[@andrevg1927]

I don't know you. But probably you are using your leg instead of your ankle. Play at 30bpm each leg separately and increase. I was doing exactly like you, 2 weeks playing like this I was able to play 100 BPM 16th notes

[@thomassmith5696]

Toast

[@LukeTang-t8l]

Stay strong brother!😊

[@Eddie_da_head_]

Nah man just keep at it. But practice with a purpose

[@TrevorPearston]

Is 16th notes at 155 any good? I've been following this guide for a week. I started with 130bpm and got to 155 so far. I recommend following Gabe's guide, it helps lots. Thank you so much for your insight Gabe!

[@tObito687]

130-155 in a week is awesome, how are you doing now? ive been doing this for a week now and sadly my speed hasnt gone up much from 160 bpm

[@TrevorPearston]

@@tObito687 I sort of stopped practicing every day because of school and getting sick. I still get up to around 160ish with good technique and even playing.

[@MrJeremydb91]

Dude! I’ve seen some of your videos and I’ve loved I Prevail for a while now but never out it together you were the drummer! Amazing!

[@parvinkridler9390]

My new favorite band is Nightwish. First with Jukka Nevalainen and now with Kai Hahto. Watching those guys is amazing and I'm thinking even at my advancing age I want to start learning what makes them sound so good.

[@ambrooks5]

This is great stuff. I slowly increase the tempo over 10 minutes but as soon as i start losing control I knock it back down even though I really just want to play fast lol. I don’t want get into bad habits and bad technique

[@Ever_Yone]

The triplets are very precise man!

[@thedrumnut4538]

The best most comprehensive double kick exercises i could find online!!

[@vishnugiridran8847]

George Kollias Eugene Ryabchenko Kryzystof Klingbein Dirk Verbeuren These guys are the best of the best of double bass and they said these stuff takes years not trying to challenge you have but I’m saying what these 4 guys said double bass is not smtg we can get over night. Just check those 4 guys out if you know who they are

[@NativeIntelligenceCheckMyDJmix]

Just finished an awesome 25 minute practice sesh, nice to know where to come when I want more guidance...time to set up my 2nd kick pedal and start training for double kick madness

[@felipebraga4859]

Bro just by giving this content free this guy deserves an award. Imma start today everything he said. Imma have my calves on fire

[@psychaoticdrumma3061]

Paradiddle on the kick helped me lot to get more control on the kicks.

[@fabianschreck4393]

I had an accident a while ago meaning I couldn't drum for a while. I'm so stoked to tackle starting again and building up technique again!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

You've got this!

[@Edrumachine]

slow it down and play it 10 times in a row perfectly before you speed it up. Repeat until it is up to speed and then keep practicing

[@peterjohnjoseph]

Hopefully this helps comment helps someone who has been scrolling through videos forever trying to learn double kick- I'm someone learning to drum that's turned off by a lot of these videos feeling like I'm watching fitness instructors or drop shippers who happens to drum sell me courses while going through the motions with exercises. I think a lot of these videos miss the little things, like technique and pedal set-up. Any video can give exercises. It wasn't as much the lessons in this video, but the constant close-ups that finally made me realize almost all the drummers I've watched choke down on their peddles the faster they play. Foot is higher on the peddle on 1/4 and 1/8th notes, and moves down a bit on the 16th notes. I wish just one video pointed this out, but I finally got some consistent speed realizing this and tuning my peddle beaters and tension. That right there is literally half the battle. Once you get that you can do exercises until you can't do them anymore.

[@trippasnippaz]

I still can't do that swivel technique it's an incredible thing for endurance and let's be real just looks insane

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Loving the kick drum sound. Never tried a lowboy beater, might have to pick one up.

[@BIGFELLA96]

You have to be one of my all time favorite drummers, your beats are awesome, the fills, and...well basically everything you do on the drumset is cool. Love your videos fellow midwestern drummer.

[@jayscott4642]

thank you gabe for teaching me this. now i can shred some 200bpm double bass at my school jazz concert

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Hahaha heck yes!

[@danielmorris4557]

Loved this video Gabe and definitely going to use these techniques and exercises in my own drumming path. I’ve wanted to work on my double bass for a while but didn’t know how to go about it, and I would get overwhelmed as well. This was a good concise lesson that was very easy to follow and I’m definitely gonna get to work on it!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it Daniel!

[@F1reFoxdotGov]

I don’t even play drums (yet) but when I do I’ll definitely come back to this. great leason

[@James-vn2zt]

This is exactly what I needed right now, I’m getting faster with the double pedal at the moment, but I need better control and technique

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

So happy to help!

[@zeronero6313]

This will help me to improve my worship drum beats thanks for the advice ❤

[@marakisback4440]

Thanks Gabe i always watching ur Channel...ur drum lessons is so helpful when I play for church... thank you so much love from India Meghalaya

[@splitsecondblackswan]

You play 200bpm double bass in Church? Did you play Ruin by Lamb of God in church by any chance?

[@ex0148]

As a beginner this just completely overwhelmed me. The information was clear, however it was delivered so fast by the time I had got the first bit of information into my mind brain, the next part was already being played/discussed. Slow the method down, in your mind this is Childs play that I doubt you even need to think about it. More time spent demonstrating the incremental difficulties would of really helped. And no I'm not gonna move to my PC/Laptop every 15 seconds to rewind the micro demonstration! Hope the feedback from a new drummer helps.

[@jeanpascalmichaud]

Well made video! I have written down all of these exercices and I am motivated to practice on a regular basis until I see progress... which I have been struggling to achieve for many years regarding double bass drumming! See you in 30 days!

[@KellerBaron]

And how did it worked ?

[@kevinwhite6176]

Anything related to the kick is turning into the biggest problem I'm having learning drums. There's so much physicality in single and double kick that I start off okay at the beginning of practice and by the end it feels like I can't kick with any power or have any note control. Which just means more practice. And now I have a lot more things to practice in terms of double kick!

[@elovesenchiladas7258]

I actually am getting a double bass pedal today.i know your vids are always gonna point me in the right direction

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤❤❤ Congrats on the new pedal!

[@Kuzmi_4]

Awesome! This video is exactly what i need. Thank you!

[@andersonnarciso]

It's funny that I remember things like that about 22 years ago watching Virgil Donati's VHS, when I was starting to practice. I've never been very dedicated, but it's great to see the evolution of my studies. Congratulations on the video and thank you so much for sharing!

[@joakosdm]

yooh man thank you very much for this video its really helping me out with my double bass speed! love from argentina!

[@justlyJohn]

This is so awesome. Thanks for sharing this

[@mulungigeofrey1745]

I am so much in love with your drums and the way you play and teach lessons on them, but the way you play dubol kicks , for me I have a single padol and not good. so teach me lessons that will help me learn how to play dubol kicks. Thank you teaching me. Am in Eastern Africa Uganda Maganjo Better life church. Thank you.

[@saveusbrady12]

Love this video and the training plan. The only thing I'm confused on is how to challenge myself with the metronome. Is there a general principal for where I should start this 30 days and how to gradually increase the tempo? Would love DBO's thoughts but any of my fellow drummers please feel free to chime in as well. Thank you all.

[@joeydrum23]

It would be ideal to start with a metronome at a comfortable click speed and gradually increase the bpm over time. That way you get the feel with the different kick speeds and work on your techniques as the speed increases. I've only just started this after a few years off and even at a slower bpm, it's hard But hopefully time will pay off!

[@lewisjones284]

7 is heaven. If you can play 7 measures without error at that bpm, you are ready to increase the tempo by 5-10bpm.

[@jayrosebaldicanas7588]

I am not drummer but I want to learn 🙏 My favorite drummer Travis barker, joey jordison and Mike portnoy🥰

[@PoppaBadger]

Very cool video my friend. 👍 I found it very insightful even though I've been playing a double kick for approximately 40 years now. I agree with you in every way. It's best to start slow as well as working on technique and as you practice, the speed will start to come naturally. Also, to help prevent calf fatigue and cramping, make sure to adjust your throne to a height that causes the least amount of fatigue in general. It may take a while to find that sweet spot but once you do, you'll find that you are able to play for much longer than you may have thought. My thrown has a mark, so I know exactly where to set it now. Keep up the good work. 🙂👍🙏🙏🙏

[@aliblacklose702]

New subcriber from indonesia🇮🇩....bro✌

[@raullinares9112]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It sounds so good. Can you please tell me which high-hat you are using? I have one and my double pedals don't feel comfortable.

[@LordBaktor]

The muscle development one, the one you called "Subdivision ladder" is my goto warmup before rehearsal with my band. I alternate one ladder with my hands around the kit and then one with my feet. I do add 32nd notes after the 16th note triplets. Five minutes at 60bpm, then 70, 80 and all the way up to 120. I love it because it gets my feet to wake up and my hands used to go around the kit instead of stuck at the snare.

[@MacXDXebec]

Thank you so much sir GodBless ❤️🥰 im learning

[@Benedikt-n8k]

Hi, great vid. I have one Question: While practicing the ankle technique, do I have to hold my leg/foot up with my thighmuscles? Or how does this work exactly?

[@mancuniancandidatem]

I would love to know your thoughts on balancing on the drum set. I notice you are burying the beater when playing quarter and eighth notes, and less so as speed necessitates. Do you consciously think about playing into or off of the bass drum head to help with balance. I sometimes feel like I'm trying to ride a bicycle and fing my weight drifting from one part of the stool to the other, which really messes up my playing, and I end up trying to play heel down to get balanced again.

[@calebbarton9515]

same i just got a double pedal for christmas and i feel like imma fall or my seat half the time 😭

[@Shark-vm1wj]

Whats your opinion on heel-toe vs ankle technique, and can you play this more complex rhymthms with heel toe because it becomes double stroke which would be hard on these more complex patterns.

[@paradiddle5150]

Listen to Gabe's advice, and we'll All Prevail on the kit 💯

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

😂😂😂

[@destructionman1]

So basically technique, precision, practice, and endurance. It's about drumming but really that sums up pretty much any sport/hobby.

[@LoneR33GTs]

Late to the double pedal party but, could you address pedal setup as an element of developing ease, speed, and flow? Please and thanks.

[@CallMeTheWaffle]

Any opinion on sweep kicking or toe-heel? Apologies if this has already been answered

[@CorridorOfChameleons94]

Very informative! Well done lesson.

[@Suarezmajo]

I made this part of my daily practice! Even made a short of this If any of you want to check it out!😊

[@born2bleedclothing201]

Another great video man, gonna try this to level up my double-kicks!🤘Steve

[@VincentVegardSvart]

What's the best double pedals for beginners?

[@alfredosantillan6898]

Excelent information 🥁!!! Greating from argentina 🇦🇷 👋👋👋

[@samaphantNovaJewelX]

I had slow Kick speed as a beginner but with your help it all makes sense. Thank you FOR YOUR HELP

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

It's truly my pleasure!

[@TheDayisMineTrebeck]

Jumping rope also build speed for your double bass ability. I could never get over 150 bpm and then once I started using a speed rope 3 times a week for 10 minutes I've gotten up at 210 in the past year

[@LexyFed]

love those lessons^^ need such chanel for guitarists^^

[@flemingteens4519]

Great video, so helpful, Thank you :)

[@SGTDread12]

Thank you young man!!

[@SebGrimm]

Cool Vid, thanks, Gabe - what is the spring tension of that pedal? Thanks!

[@TheAuxilary]

I don't even play music, let alone have rhythm brain to play drum, but still finish the video. Good content

[@ucielfox7425]

Great lesson where is the free PDF to practice these exercises?

[@tziizuz]

This was awesome! Thanks!

[@donjohnson5653]

Thank you Brother👊

[@RyanHoldenOfficial]

150 bpm on the ankle exercise is basically My Hero with an extra kick played on a double pedal.

[@kalbaniskickdrum]

Oh nooooo! Now you've done it. Pandoras' box. I am soooo excited to get this cracking!!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Haha heck yes Keith!

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Killer content and amazing editing!!!

[@Mortarius1]

OKAY CHALLENGE ACCEPTED, THANK YOU FOR THIS VID CHAMP

[@NotAFanAnymore]

Outstanding. Thanks

[@rigstar2504]

Trying to prove to my brother that even if I’m 13 and he’s 21 and played more drums than me, I’m gonna show him how I can double kick and he can’t so this is very helpful

[@SoleymoonPercussion]

Loving this!!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤❤❤

[@exeBenji]

this helped me so much:D thank you😁 keed up the content

[@calvados5687]

I'm bout to practice this, but.. what about the angle of beater shaft and spring tension..

[@StepVahe]

True SOAD fan😉

[@АндрейБеляков-д2ы]

спасибо, оч полезный видосик! Удачи во всем

[@jerrygamez5723]

Thanks for the video

[@joepplaysdrums]

Question: is it normal that sometimes you have a bit of a tempo setback? Meaning you can't reach the tempos that you could before? What do you do in this situation: stick to the schedule or take some time off practicing?

[@Ackotoctoc]

Are you sure you don't practice too often?

[@Spinningstick]

Insanely good video and very helpful. I have one question... Which bpm should I start with and when should I increase the speed? Looking forward to more videos 🤗🤘

[@oluenjuoja2281]

Start with bpm that you can play cleanly that is littlebit challenging. Increase the tempo when you feel like its too easy! Good luck🤘

[@VintageTaysonIsOn]

Very Epic tutorial video🔥 Keep it Up!

[@krustydelara26]

Excelente...parabéns!!!

[@xVGMurderer]

when the warm-up hits 150bpm, sounds like he's gonna play My Hero lol

[@GJDrum]

1:58 I think right foot is moving with multiple joints(with thigh, calf) but left foot seems like moving alone. Are there some reasons?

[@Begkan]

Awesome lesson as always but production quality on this one is so high!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I agree! RJ took things to the next level on this one!

[@jimbeaux89]

7:15 Sounds just like what Danny Carey does in a Tool song. Can’t remember the name of it. This is great learning material. Really solid training regimen!