The 3 BEST Double Bass Balance Exercises To Start With | Bass Drum Technique Tutorial

[@marthynjovanovic]

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[@totenkult]

Marthyn thank you so much for featuring my comment, you are the fucking man!! I will be sure to use all of these exercises to work on my balance :) ANKLE TECHNIQUE!

[@sergibaldovi4594]

you are the man Marthyn!!

[@jellyjacobbazooka7867]

interesting, thanx!

[@BLASTOCALYPSE]

Amazing Marthyn, useful tips as always!!!

[@alonso5754]

Great exercises

[@robertmu]

this is a treasure. Thanks!

[@Timichaud]

I have george kollias book but i really also the book of derek too! And Marthyn you're a good listener and teacher Thank you to take all those hours of your time to capture those videos and share the passion of metal drumming

[@ciociola]

Nice.... Very well explained...

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Dude! You posted this video like 4 days after I realized I could probably clean my kicks up if i didnt lean to the side and lose balance when i play. When trying this I can't hold balance without leaning at all if i lift both legs. If i brace myself with my arms its not impossible but its like im lifting a ton of weight with muscles i never used to barely raise both feet at the same time. If i ever reach some goals that give me money ill give you some.

[@oddtimeh4928]

I have the same problem. I cannot lift both of my legs without falling forward. I first thought it might be because me being 6'4". but maybe my muscle is just too weak?

[@Gnomosfortheoffice]

0:30 sounds like Agony of Fallen Grace by Old Man's Child. Nick Barker is the GOAT

[@raimundogonzalez2035]

Fantastic video, Marthyn. Question, while playing, where do you feel most of the weight of your body? Does it change between slow and fast tempos? I'm wondering if all playing should come from the core or if some weight distribution is necessary sometimes. Hopefully this question makes some sense? Thank you!

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

I'd be interested in knowing too

[@Kyp031]

Fuck yeah roddy! He's the man.

[@jacobkmet1577]

What electric drums are you using man I would like to get my hands on some of them very nice setup and I really dig all the videos keep it up !!

[@jimiinnanen402]

Hi marthyn, how long does it usually take to ”master” double bass drumming? Lets say that you are a less experienced drummer who can play 140bpm 16th notes perfectly. How long should it take to move to 200bpm 16th notes? Thanks

[@ingokolb6871]

i know you're actually adressing marthyn, but maybe i can help too. i guess it depends on how often and concentrated you're able to practice. dont research so much, practice and try out yourself, what feels good is good usually. but some tips beside. At 180 bpm tempo the motion starts shifting to a different motion from leg to ankles. try to monitor your movement and stay as relaxed as possible most of the time (you can also do some push days). Try to make your movement as clean as possible, accept and embrace the rebound, but try to stay in contact with your pedal all the time. practise at different tempos (more bars at lower, less at high tempos, just as you are able to do). try to increase the duration of what you can do at lower tempos and it will also affect your max speed. put in some rest days (especially if youre stuck), dont lean forward as this puts stress on your knees.If you feel pain, stop for the day and return fresh the other day. if you feel you wont improve, check your motiont and be patient as you will notice your progress over time. you should be able to make 200 bpm in 6-12 months if you really stick to it.

[@Hheawy]

@@ingokolb6871 Well said! I would also recommend placing some mirrors around the drum kit so one can monitor their posture and and general sitting position in real time. If the practice space is too small for putting mirrors around, then recording one's playing with a video camera from the side and front on a regular basis works as well.

[@jimiinnanen402]

Ingo Kolb thanks dude, great comment!

[@jimiinnanen402]

Hheawy I already got few mirrors around the kit. They have been helpful and better option than taking videos of yourself playing. With mirrors you can easily watch your playing in real time and not have to watch videos in the middle of practise sessions! Thanks

[@ingokolb6871]

@@Hheawy oh yea, great idea! have to do that myself haha :D

[@ir0n_bb170]

You earned a new subsciber,very usefull and quality informations! I have a question,when playing with pedals i want to have more than 90° angle in the knee because it feels more better,so I put the throne a little bite away from the drums.The issue is that when I play with 2 pedals(bas and hi hat),the toms seems to be away from me and it is hard to hit in the center,or if I do a fast fill on snare and toms it feels strange.What can I do?

[@marthynjovanovic]

buy a drumrack :-)

[@Blackerer]

Derek playing on a wedding omg 😂. Everyone, please come closer, form a circle around the bride and groom... this one is called IT IS OUR WILL!

[@marthynjovanovic]

yeah- one day (in the distant future) I have to hire him to play at my wedding :-)

[@Blackerer]

@@marthynjovanovic How are you going to explain moshpits to your family? Assuming there is one :O... and they are not all metalheads.

[@marthynjovanovic]

we are all metalheads here in austria :-)

[@user-HBD]

Sir could you please do a reaction video on 'frost' from 1349 'hellhammer' from Mayhem? Thank you 😊

[@wgerd98]

If you were to do double strokes with the third exercise do u think it would prevent leaning forward while using the Heel-Toe technique?

[@zb695]

From experience I can say; it does. Part of my practice routine consist of full leg motion 8th notes between 120 and 150 for 3-4 Minutes each leg, all while the other leg is raised from the ground. Helped me a lot. Additionally you can practice some rudiments; singles, doubles, paradiddles, paradiddle-diddles with your feet at a slow tempo. Have a set order of rudiments you wanna use and play each one for a minute or two, then without stopping, switch to the next one. Incorporate these things into your practice routine and your Heel-Toe-Game should get much more relaxed!

[@davidlanier7006]

What type of drums do you use in this video?

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

I have this issue where I get some kind of pain in my right leg exactly in the joint between the hip flexor and hip. It doesn't happen with the left leg just the right. Its kinda hindering my progress and I don't understand where it comes from.

[@DrummerJez86]

how does bass drum HEAD tension effect speed

[@fukndrums367]

Drummer_Jez If the head is loose that means less rebound and the tighter it is you get a higher rebound

[@dckaelin]

I always wanted his signature double pedals

[@FriendlyMxdder]

Switched to czarcies???? Niceeeeee :)

[@marthynjovanovic]

I constantly switch back and forth between different pedals (mainly between p-16, pearl eliminators, czarcies and axis)

[@warrenoids]

@@marthynjovanovic Between the P-16's and the Kopytos, which one do you like more Marthyn?

[@marthynjovanovic]

they feel totally different and both have their unique strengths....so no real fav here...

[@jennhuichia8460]

Thanks for addressing this again! *Note to self Note to self Note to self 😂

[@marthynjovanovic]

:-)

[@yshendridri4051]

AND I'M A THIS" THANK YOU...🍏🍏🍏!!!

[@tanggovernment5650]

My main problem is that my right foot is erratic and sometimes doesn't press down hard enough to hit the bass drum head. Has anyone else experienced this or could provide advice? Cheers.

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

Yes that happens to me to. In fact my right leg is a mess. My left works great naturally but my right is so used of years of playing wrong and it doesn't want to obey.

[@scottswift8153]

I'm a metal drummer, reading ha!