The 10 Minute "balance killer" Double Bassdrum Warmup

[@jocke_wallgren]

I’ll try this warm up on the next tour. Thanks!

[@almadaestudios]

@Jocke Wallgren I really hope you do bro! And I would love if you had the time to let me know if you liked it! I´m a HUGE fan, btw, hehehe XD Thanx for the support man

[@derekshowalter60]

Emidio Alexandre The funny thing is is that if you grew your beard a bit more, you’d look almost like Jocke haha.

[@almadaestudios]

@@derekshowalter60 LOL well yeah I´d say he´s a handsome man then hahahah

[@Pantheonslayer]

AMON AMARTH!!!!!!! \,,/

[@riveryousef4414]

instaBlaster...

[@markyanish1188]

Love these workouts! Seeing a lot of improvement in my hands since starting them.

[@almadaestudios]

Fantastic, brother! Glad to have you here!

[@davidalejandrez8620]

Undoubtedly one of the best warm-ups and exercises for double pedal or double kick ... In addition to having a very good technique, Emidio is a very kind guy. You are great friend

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend!! Hope you have fun with the warmup! Cheers 🙌🙌

[@prod_adrian]

Man, double bass drumming is the most soulcrushing thing ever! The amount of hours you have to put in with very very little progress... absolutely brutal! -__-

[@almadaestudios]

I know dude! it´s very unforgiving. Worst thing is the more you progress, the more you have to keep your muscle memory in check. I´ve taken a huge break of 9 months, and my endurance has reduced 50%. Well, drumming is almost a sport I guess hahaha

[@prod_adrian]

@@almadaestudios Oh yes man, so many emotions that get triggered throughout the progress... anger, hate, depression, distress! Sometimes it seems like its not even meant for me to play 200bpm on feet... & at this point of extreme drumming it definitely is like a sport, very demanding! Any tips for me? I can only do 135bpm 8ths seperated and 125bpm both together... i practise everyday with click and various patterns. All full leg motion for now, waiting for clean 140bpm to be playable and then start ankle motion.

[@almadaestudios]

@@prod_adrian of course, lots of tips! I´m a big advocate of balance being the key for it all, so it begs the first question: how are you sitting? if you lift both your legs, can you balance yourself, or do you immediately fall over?

[@prod_adrian]

@@almadaestudios I think balance is a big problem for me, thats probably the reason why i have to go slower when playing with both feet together (legs/feet not grounded to floor) than seperated. And for throne position, basically like what Marthyn or James Payne recommend. Pretty far back on the throne, so i can tap with the ankle but also you full leg for drive. I dont fall over but i can also sense its not comfortable for me either (yet). I used to play heeldown when i was a child so the lack of anchor to the ground was a very different feel for me starting the full leg motion. I had like hip flexor muscle soreness the first weeks, because the change of movement. thank you man

[@almadaestudios]

@@prod_adrian the biggest issue is taking everything with a grain of salt. Everybody is different, so recommendations are always to be taken with care. Not everyone reacts the same to the same type of practice. What I'd recommend for sure is to work on balance. At speeds until 16th notes of 160bpm I wouldn't even worry about hip flexors or whatnot. I'd just go for it, you can go full leg caveman motion easilly. From 175 or so, that's when ankle play has to get involved in order to maintain endurance. In any case,enjoy your practice! As a rule of thumb, I'd do workouts of 10 mins (straight) of a comfortable tempo, 5 mins a bit faster, And 1 minute on a bpm close to your max. Rinse and repeat, the only changes are the bpm, that hopefully keep getting higher and higher. Also remember progression is not achieved daily, sometimes it takes a year for you to notice

[@jadonchacon4914]

This is actually a pretty cool warmup, now I just need to get some double bass pedals

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you Zane, I hope you do get them! let me know if u try the warmup later on! Cheers bro

[@WhereThereDude]

I do this with the pedals of my car while driving to the show just to save some time

[@almadaestudios]

ahahaahah well done mate XD

[@WhereThereDude]

hahah glad you like it bro : )

[@almadaestudios]

As long as you don´t remeber practicing sum crazy drum parts mid-traffic and get involved in a car accident XD

[@mariodiaz5872]

Me too mate hahahahaha

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

Lel that's awesome DJ Ricemixer

[@jas_bataille]

Actually I'm a jazz drummer but I want more independence with my feet. Double-bass or even bass+hi-hat phrases are so awesome!! I love this gonna try it thanks

[@almadaestudios]

Hey bro, how are you? Yes, this actually really can create a couple cool ostinatos. I uploaded to FaceBook a silly exercise based on the first warmup on this video, wich uses it as an ostinato, then hands play 3 against 4 and ultimately become a metric modulation when the snare is added. It´s all goofy and riddled with light mistakes, but I´ll leave u a link in case you want to take a peek, since it´s related to your comment. facebook.com/almada.estudios/videos/1925811277473574/ PS: I really admire Jazz drummers, although I don´t play jazz at all. Cheers and thanx for watching!!

[@jas_bataille]

Cooool!! Hey I just kinda tried it, well the concept of changing lead and stuff... and I already feel the independence is coming :D Yessss I'll take a look mate.

[@jas_bataille]

My oh my I like it! Reminds of me of some of some of the stuff I used to do in college. I'm not in this kind of shape anymore... but it'll come. I just recently picked the drums back up. I cannot live without it. I was feeling depressive, nothing was going on in my life and other ventures like photography... and then I just though, fuck, I'm not playing anymore... and I forgot how badly needed this therapy was. There come a time when you can't go back. After 12 years and going through cancer and mental illness... the drums always been by my side...! Anyway thanks bro. Hope we run into each other one day. Perhaps, I'll learn how to play metal... who knows? xD

[@almadaestudios]

@@jas_bataille thank you for the kindness! Have a nice week!!

[@almadaestudios]

@@jas_bataille heheheh nice, I'm glad to know that! Keep in touch bro, lemme know if any of it was useful at all. Cheers!

[@TheMatster96]

Hey man, love this video, actually went and did my own pdf with this excercises. I'm going at 130 BPM for now and having problems with my left foot in excerceises 3-4 .... But everyday my speed and balance seems to improve, so thank you very much for this!

[@almadaestudios]

Hey my friend! It is I that have to thank you for watching!! Im super happy that you are making progress, these help alot with balance, yes. You are supose to struggle, dont worry eheheh. If need anything, hit me up via Facebook or here in the comments! Have a great week and thanx again

[@pietzsche]

That's some impressive consistency

[@almadaestudios]

Hey pietzsche, how ya doing? Thanx buddy, I apreciate that, alot! Well, i´ve been doing this routine for a couple of years now... Hope you try it yourself also, and lemme know how it worked for you! cheers

[@pietzsche]

Will do, I play a bit of double bass, but I'm looking to get comfortable in the 180-210 range, so I'll be doing this a lot, will let you know how it goes :)

[@almadaestudios]

Yes, this DOES help alot. Because it fiddles with your balance. Before I couldn´t endure 16th notes @180 bpms for 4, maybe 8 bars even. Now I can do 50 minutes straight, without stopping. Balance is really important when u play ankles instead of legs. Please let me know how you´re progressing, if u need a PDF or w/e, just contact me via Facebook! cheers and have a nice holyday ;)

[@pietzsche]

Awesome man, I'm only just getting the hang of the ankle stuff, have some time off over xmas so I'll get into it then and let you know. I'll add you on facebook too, have a good holiday man, and thanks.

[@almadaestudios]

you´re welcome!

[@steveelam4810]

Very cool,separates things,love it

[@almadaestudios]

@Steve Elam thank you for the feedback brother! Hope you try this yourself, as a warmup! Comment back if you tried, and liked it! Cheers and happy drumming!!

[@Dude_With_Some_Sticks]

I really like your Kick Sample of your triggerd Bass Drum

[@almadaestudios]

I really like you creating that account just to say that

[@retrogore420]

Fantastic exercise thank you.

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you for watching my friend, anything you need feel free to hit me up

[@ritchidemendoza]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing, brother. God bless you

[@almadaestudios]

Rich, how u doing man? Thank u so much for your kindness!! Hope u have a great week. Stay in touch! cheers -Alex

[@chadillacondrums2720]

I can’t wait to work on this. Thanks for the pdf!

[@almadaestudios]

Thanx dude, have fun!!! 💪

[@Mickey_Man80]

You have great control. I’m still working on getting that kind of control. TON is still my favorite btw

[@almadaestudios]

Silas Jones how are you bro? hope all is good, man! Thank you for your kindness!! Well these exercices help a TON with control (sorry about the horrible pun). Try and warmup with this for a month, you´ll like it hopefully. And yeah, Type O fucking rule bro! Any questions hit me up, and good work !!

[@Mickey_Man80]

Emidio Alexandre I’m good man. Hope you are too. That was a great pun. Lol. I’ll try this warm up. I have some other exercises that I do as well. I’m just trying to get my left foot (weak foot) to be just like my right foot. Anyway, thanks for the response man. Rock on!

[@almadaestudios]

Yeah, it´s a drama to get that weak foot to wake up! Always working on it too! Cheers and good work ;)

[@TempoDrift1480]

Damn, I'm not even into double bass but that fucking bass drum sounds unbelievable.

[@almadaestudios]

@Wizzle thank you my friend, I honestly hope that you get a little into doublebassdrum drumming from now on! It´s fun, I promiss! thanks for watching, cheers!!!

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you everybody! New alternative warmup/cooldown soon in the channel! Cheers ;)

[@steve_matin]

Started doing some of these every time I practiced. Helped me tremendously - especially that pesky left foot!

[@almadaestudios]

Hey bro, thank you so much for commenting! you have no idea how happy that makes me!! hope you keep using the warmup in the future :) have a great week!

[@joshhollinshead2190]

Straight bullet spraying, I love it!

[@almadaestudios]

Josh Hollinshead my man! Thanks for watching and thank you for your kindness!! Please let me know if you try the warm-up. Cheers brother!

[@michaeldeclet1667]

Hey man! Subbed form Puerto Rico! Even tho I play bass, not drums, Bass and Drums must have a relationship, after all, we ARE the groove.

[@almadaestudios]

Hey Michael, how´s everything?? Thank you so much for the Sub dude! And yes, WE ARE the groove ahahha! XD Saludos para Puerto Rico, hermano! Que tiengas un buen ano de 2018!

[@michaeldeclet1667]

Haha todo bien hermano! Igualmente a ti! Feliz 2018 y mucho exito con este canal!

[@almadaestudios]

Gracias brother, por todo!

[@RockinRaine]

Awesome video, will use this warm up in my routine next practice! Thank you!

[@almadaestudios]

@RockinRaine Hi man! I´d be supper happy if you did, bro! Will you come back here and let me know how the warmup is working for you?? Cheers buddy, take care and happy drumming!

[@RockinRaine]

I will definitely let you know how the warmup goes for me in my routine!

[@almadaestudios]

@rockinraine Pls do Buddy! Cheers ;)

[@mellindrums]

I was expecting to see some basic 8th and 16th note stickings but this is actually some great stuff! I'm positively surprised. Reminds me of the things that you'd see in the Stick Control book. :)

[@almadaestudios]

Eetu Mellin Drums hey my friend thank you so much for your words!! Yes, it's very stick control inspired :) try the warm-up and let me know how it worked for you please! Thanks again, hugz

[@pcbw75]

Man I love your foot technique! More please :)

[@almadaestudios]

Thanx Pete, i´m trying to work on it! Will do more, yes. ;) cheers bro

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Good drill. Alternating your lead foot is crucial. Every drill a double bass drummer does should incorporate that. And your English is amazing. Very minor accent. Probably wouldn't have noticed if you didn't have it in your description (and I'm a language professional). Parabens senhor!

[@almadaestudios]

@spikeFlea Hey man how u doing today? Thanx for watching man, and thank you so much for those words! Hey and you speak some Portuguese, I see hehehe. Have a nice weekend bro, let me know if you try the workout yourself! Cheers, Alex

[@sundaramashoknagaraj6210]

Luv u bro, please send this video to Lars Ulrich who needs to hone his drumming skills

[@almadaestudios]

My bro! hows everything?? Nah, Lars is a cool dude LOL. Hows life bro, have u tried this warmup yourself? how was your holidays? cheers!!

[@sundaramashoknagaraj6210]

Emidio Alexandre i haven't tried it.Coz When i c metallica performimg concerts , i m like y cant Lars play double bass when u ve his contemporary like Dave and Gene Hoglan playing it with ease.

[@almadaestudios]

Yeah bro I guess he stopped practicing XD

[@Krooksbane]

Someone has been reading Stick control for the snare drummer. Great pattern choices, I will try practicing this.

[@almadaestudios]

Hey bro! Yes, please try this routine and lemme know how it worked for you!! Cheers

[@joshmarinelarena6346]

nice thanks for the tips

[@almadaestudios]

@Josh M hey bro, you´re welcome, thank YOU for watching. Hit me up if u need anything!

[@nemesis_drumming]

Really killer!!! I'm going to try this, Im sure that the results are gonna be great!!!

[@almadaestudios]

Enrique, what´s up hermano? Thanx u so much for the kindness!! Yes, I hope u try these exercises :D let me know about ur results, ok? Have a great week! -Alex

[@nemesis_drumming]

I'll be back in 30 days to tell you the results

[@almadaestudios]

Yes, that´s the spirit! Talk to you soon then , any question feel free to hit me up!

[@bedgalrum]

so great!!! killer... waiting for new videos.....cheers from Colombia

[@almadaestudios]

Ruben! how are ya buddy? Yes, new videos will be coming soon! stay in touch, and please try the exercises! Cheers

[@Prolific_Troll]

Great video! High-Five!! Added to my Fav's.

[@almadaestudios]

@Matt Robertson Hey buddy, I´m so happy you liked it bro! LEt me know if you try this routine, I´d be honoured ;) Cheers!

[@slaptwin7867]

this is awsome ive watched many of double bass videos on ytube not once has anyone ever mentioned balance..they mention technique muscle power thats about it

[@almadaestudios]

Hi Alfredo, how you doing today? Thanx for your feedback bro! Yes, balance is key!! I think even before technique, comes balance! But that´s my humble opinion, I´m just a startup guy! Cheers and let me know how you liked the routine, if you try it!!

[@brunosantos1730]

Great video dude ;) Very nice tips! Keep the good job \m/ Big ups

[@almadaestudios]

Bruno!!! Obrigado mah bro, gd abraço e aperta contigo ;)

[@CavallaroFabrizio]

Great stuff!!!!

[@almadaestudios]

Hi Fabrizio, all good with you? Thank you so much for the feedback bro, it´s much apreciated! Hope you have a wonderful year my friend, take care!

[@Luemm3l]

im sitting at home without a kit, that was perfect for practice... still need something for the pedals, since I dont have a bass drum or one of these practice pads... i think i will go ham on a old sofa of my parents (and hope they won't notice). thanks for the very informative vid and cool exercises !

[@almadaestudios]

Hey Luemm3l! Well if you can afford a practice pad, get one, it´ll last you a lifetime! If you can´t, that´s ok, you can just make one! Just with a few wodden boards, a piece of rubber and the right handskill, you can do it! The important thing is that you practice! Thanx bro and cya soon!

[@euslipkcg7977]

Thanks for the tips. it was great !!

[@almadaestudios]

@Nuthapong Jamjang How you doing mah bro? Please let me know how u liked the warmup\exercices when you try them! I´d love to know ;) Take care bro!

[@euslipkcg7977]

I like your exercices. I'm bringing your way to try it. I will let you know how my legs change. : )

[@almadaestudios]

Yes, please let me know! Cheers and happy drumming!

[@BrandonBurkhalter]

Great video man. Thank you! :)

[@almadaestudios]

Brandon Burkhalter Hi bro! Thank you so much for your kindness!!! Please let me know how it worked for you, in case you try the warm-up, will ya? I'd be extremely honoured!! Cheers, man!!

[@davidcurtis4478]

Great video and funny too, loved it dude, keep rockin'! DC

[@almadaestudios]

Hello David, all good with you? Thank you so much for the comment bro, It´s deeply apreciated!!! Hope you get to try this warmup soon, and get back at me on the comment section, or even my Facebook! Have a nice day, bro!

[@BoxUpMyBones]

I dig it! Cheers!

[@almadaestudios]

Hey there @BuddhistDrummer! Happy to read that u liked the video! try this warmup and let me know how it went, will ya?= Cheers brother!

[@thegamingguy1]

Excellent video! That kick sounds super tasty too!

[@almadaestudios]

Good evening, Dood Ranch! Many thanx for your words! Glad you liked the video! Are you going to try this warmup? Cheers buddy

[@yuryshirokov9301]

Awesome, and so clean!

[@almadaestudios]

@krazy Banana Hey!

[@yuryshirokov9301]

Emidio Alexandre I already tried it and it is great, gets my legs warmed up very nicely, and makes my brain ready to read notes fast, but I play at a lower bpm, I play 90 or 100 bpm

[@almadaestudios]

90 or 100 is fine. Give it time, you´ll be flying soon! Thanx for the feedback, keep it up!!!

[@bnrz28]

Great video thanks for uploading!!

[@almadaestudios]

hi @BNRZ28, no, thank YOU for watching bro! hope you try this yourself and let me know how u liked it, man! cheers!!

[@bnrz28]

Emidio Alexandre how do u like those pedals? I'm looking into getting thr p932 for price wise. What's ur opinion on them

[@almadaestudios]

Hey buddy! I don´t know about the p932, never used them... but if you want to know more about the Demondrive, watch my video where I review them, (just turn the subtitles on because I didn´t spoke english on it)... But long story shot, the demondrives are really good. The p932 is good if it´s going to be your first pedal, but if you´re into getting a pedal for some years, just save up some more money... it´s going to be worth it

[@bnrz28]

Emidio Alexandre thanks for the reply. And we'll I'm looking to try the longboard style pedals and the p932 is cost friendly and as I'm on a budget.. but right now I have a set of dw 5000 which work well but they are a little older and I'm starting to notice the wear on them.

[@almadaestudios]

Well the only prob I see with the p932 is that the foot board doesn´t have an independent ajuster... but that shouldn´t be a prob to you, since I believe the dw5000 also does not. No big deal there. also - bear in mind that the Pearl longboar is the shortest in the market

[@alghamotowear]

Great exercise. I have tried it. But i cannot reach 195bpm for endurance and control. Its like im strugling to do it. i can only do it properly at 170bpm.

[@almadaestudios]

Hey Benang, thank you for your kind words! I´m super happy you tried this routine. Endurance comes from control, don´t worry about it, it takes time. I remeber starting from 2 minutes of 160 bpms, and totally crapping my pants doing it. Progress can sometimes take years, just keep right on it, it´ll happen ;) Have a great weekend!

[@brunolee5973]

Muito bom! Saudações do Brasil!

[@almadaestudios]

@bruno Lee hey bro!! Mto Obrigado, espero k tenha gostado!! Um gd Abraço e boa semana :)

[@Urquilla]

Excellent!! Great video dude! 👌👌👌

[@almadaestudios]

Hello Francisco! Thank you so much for your feedback, my man! Hope you get to try the exercises!! Cheers

[@PerpetualTwilight88]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing

[@almadaestudios]

Hey bro! No, thank YOU for the kindness. Have a great week!

[@DrumHistoryPodcast]

Man this is awesome

[@almadaestudios]

Hey Bartman! Thanx for the comment mah bro! make sure u try this, lemme know how it worked 4 ya! `Cheers bro

[@dionpietersma8625]

Good to see your video its helps me a lot thank you keep it going bro

[@almadaestudios]

@Dion Pietersma Hi brother, how u doing today? Thank you so much for commenting, my friend , I apreciate your kindness!! Please comment back and let me know how this routine is working for you, will ya? Hit me up if you need a PDF with the exercices, or any question.. Cheers and happy drumming!!

[@dionpietersma8625]

Wazzup bro Thanks for comment back I normal warm.up with hands and feets i start slow and go with a bit faster and faster But when i found your video i started doing that also .and it helps a lot to training my mind I start soon to record a new video myself how i training my body on the drums We stay in contact Greets dion

[@almadaestudios]

Hi Dion! good to know you´re using the warmup :D Cool, let me know when your video is done! Cheers, Alex

[@46september]

Your technique is incredible, I am amazed how little your thighs moved.

[@almadaestudios]

@Pulkit Sharma Hey bro, all good with you? Hope so! Wow, thank you so much for your kindness, I still have alooooooooot of work to do, though! Yes, my tighs/legs hardly move, I only use the muscles from my knee down, at this speed. Any question hit me up, Cheers brother!

[@nargarothobertta663]

Awesome thank u much for sharing..

[@almadaestudios]

Thank u my friend for the kindness!!! Anything u need, hit me up. Have a nice day

[@cssaziado]

Awesome video!

[@almadaestudios]

hey, thanx for watching! have fun with the exercises!

[@nicktcg6842]

Yeah I'll just go crazy!! ITS METAL TIME!!

[@almadaestudios]

@Nick TCG LETS GO BRO!!

[@Raphaeldrums]

Otimo trabalho, obrigado!

[@almadaestudios]

Raphael Saini Thanx bro, that´s really flattering coming from you! Cheers, Alex

[@HorrorDrummer666]

Thanks man. I appreciate it! Gonna use this WAY more

[@almadaestudios]

@TheTenebrianDrummer Hey brother, hope you do use it! Comment back and please let me know how the wamup worked for you, before shows/practice day, I´d love to get some feedback ;) Cheers and thank you for watching - have a great day!

[@HorrorDrummer666]

Emidio Alexandre for sure Man! I got plenty of time to practice before our first show since August! 🤘🤘 have a great day as well, cheers!

[@almadaestudios]

Hit it man! hope it helps (at least to warmp up) Happy drumming and have a good 1st show!!

[@HorrorDrummer666]

Emidio Alexandre for sure! Oh man, I bet it will help, after seeing how long you kept on going after the video 😂😂😂 I started laughing just because of the troll face you ended up leaving 💀💀 Hey man if you can, check out my band's music! I have some of our shows on my channel! It's gonna feel good to hit the stage again

[@almadaestudios]

ahaha the "forever alone" face! It was ment so symbolize how we drummers are truly stuck in these (boring) routines, alone.. But endurance at "slow" speeds is necessary in order to achieve higher speeds! (well not achieve, but to maintain them for longer than just a burst)

[@Primus-ue4th]

Watching this is giving me restless leg. Gotta stand up and walk around. How many years did it take you to get to this level, from when you started taking it this serious?

[@almadaestudios]

@Howard walters Hi buddy, sorry for the delayed answer. First off, thank you so much for watching, and I hope you try this warmup youself, and comment back to let me know how u like it or not!! Secondly, to answer your question: A couple of years to get to that bpm in the video, a couple more to where I am now, and I´m gessing a million more to get to G. Kollias´s level. XD Thanx again, hit me up if u need anything!

[@Primus-ue4th]

Emidio Alexandre hey man thanks for reply. I play guitar and sat behind a drum set for awhile. I really do have bad restless leg syndrome and I can’t do drums. Not just because I suck, which I do. But, my legs start to twitch painfully. You got mad skills. Love watching dudes rip up the drums. Got a video you playin live?

[@almadaestudios]

@Howard Walters Hey bro! oh sorry to hear that, pain is not good ! :( although, curiously, the motion for the floating technique is an "ankle downward motion" not too diferent from restless leg. Of course, it´s painless, so I´m sorry to hear about your troubles. Yes I do have alot of videos in my channel, try listening to this one-- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX2UZYOkrd2cfqM thank you for your kind words, talk to you soon buddy!

[@morganfarlie]

Came for the exercise, stayed for the 2 minutes of sixteenth notes.

[@almadaestudios]

You're the Best my friend! Have a great week and try out these exercises, lemme know how it went pls

[@morganfarlie]

I am literal MOMENTS away from my drumming warmup, so I'll get back to you soon ;) Thanks again!@@almadaestudios

[@almadaestudios]

Awesome!!! Have a good practice, brother! 💪 💪

[@morganfarlie]

@@almadaestudios THAT it was! Felt stronger on my feet than ever before and recorded a new piece :D DEFINITELY adding this warm-up to my repertoire! Thank you so much!

[@almadaestudios]

@@morganfarlie wow super happy to hear that man! I´d love it if you´d add it, of course! Hit me up if u need a PDF with the drumsheet. Keep up the great work man! cheers

[@Nugtroen]

simple but practical...thanks a lot man for this tutorial... can you do about hand warmup for the next video?

[@almadaestudios]

Hey buddy, all good? Thank u so much for watching, and for your kind words! Well, I never did a hand warmup video because there are literally thousands of them already... Look up Tommy Igoe "great hands for a lifetime" it´s an awesome hand warmup!

[@Nugtroen]

Well great man. Thanks again for the recommendation. I will definitely check out this guy...

[@almadaestudios]

Yes, he´s a pro! Have a great week man!

[@300kike]

Awesome warmup. I’m going to implement this. I have a question. Do you have an exercise specifically to increase your double pedal speed?

[@almadaestudios]

@MeytalHead Hey bro all good with you today? First off, thank you very much for commenting, hope u do try the warmup! Well, now for your question: For me these are actually part of a speed gaining routine, because they work on your BALANCE and u need to be well balanced on your seat/throne in order to properly execute some techniques. Once you have the balance down, check out james payne´s "Stone killer" exercises for the feet, they cover alot of ground for speep. Finally, check out Eugene Ryabchenko´s video also about foot speed, he has preety good recomendations about speed/endurance. Cheers bro!

[@jackrockstardrummerrock1003]

best double stroke....👍👍👍👍

[@almadaestudios]

Have a great week my friend, thank you for watching

[@marcoscruzdrums]

I've always had massive problems with my left foot but I'm really looking forward to trying this out!

[@almadaestudios]

@drumzilla Hey buddy how´s everything, man? Thank you so much for watching bro! Yes, this WILL make you left foot wake up, trust me. Just fiddle with the bpms for each exercise to find your starting point. The important part is to keep (at least) 2 mins each, as oposed to "speed". Any question hit me up bro, and pls let me know how u like it or not when you try the warmup! cheers! alex

[@marcoscruzdrums]

Emidio Alexandre I'm good man and hope you're doing well too! Of course I loved the video and thanks so much it means a lot!

[@almadaestudios]

@drumzilla Nah bro, thank YOU! Let me know how your left foot is doing later on! Cheers and happy drumming -Alex

[@marcoscruzdrums]

Emidio Alexandre Will do!!!

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Use it more then. Instead of playing with your right foot, use your left foot. When playing a pattern with a double stroke on the kick, get your left foot involved: play the second or first note. Alternate. After you do both for a few months, it'll become easy and there will no longer be such a thing as a "weak foot."

[@rogueshinobislash]

Wicked sick. Like wong fei hungs shadowless kick from the jet li movies

[@almadaestudios]

Ahahaha my friend. Thank u so much for watching bro. Have a great week

[@ricardojose5333]

Very good video!

[@almadaestudios]

Ricardo!!! What is up my friend! Thank you so much for your comment - try this warmup at home, and let me know how it went, ok? I´d be super happy! Cheers and take care man!!

[@ricardojose5333]

Thank you my friend! Happy new year... 👍👍👍

[@almadaestudios]

Happy new year my friend!

[@1979GenXdude]

Great vid, Emedio! 👊🏻

[@almadaestudios]

Hey Hilbert, thanx for the feedback my friend!!! I´m really happy you liked the video - if you try the warmup, let me know how it worked for you!! Cheers, thanx again!

[@Eric_Aerolis]

Im gonna try this before recording

[@almadaestudios]

@Eric Shaw Hey bro, yes please try it, and let me know how u liked it, ok? anything u need, hit me up! Cheers!

[@thiagosoares5052]

Que aula top

[@almadaestudios]

obrigado amigo, um gd abraço!

[@sreenivasgani7563]

Great warmups 👊👏

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you for watching my friend! Any question hit me up!

[@sreenivasgani7563]

@@almadaestudioshi bro, I am in intermediate level drumming, I have been struggling with double bass for last one and half year... My progress is keep on varying from 200 to 240, unable to cross a little higher tempos, I couldn't figure out the reason still...I play heel-toe and sometimes slide technique also... it's taking a very long time to get a tiny progress...I came know that ankle technique will help to reach higher tempos..I will start soon..any guidance of ankle technique for good beginning from your side sir? Thank you👍 by the way, you are an awesome drummer, great control, speed, flexibility and power...I love you stuff

[@sreenivasgani7563]

@@almadaestudios I have one more question, I have no problem with hands, if I play only pedals then my balance is good, but if I play both hands and foot then my balance is not good on drum throne to play around the kit...any suggestion for balancing body?

[@almadaestudios]

@@sreenivasgani7563 thank you for your kind words my friend! Well, dont be discouraged: it takes a long time. You will feel stuck for months, even a year, and then suddenly, you make progress. The exercises in this vídeo are preety good for developing the balance inherent to playing ankles, But, there is nothing wrong with using heeltoe. I cant play singles for a long time for more than 230bpms,so I also use heeltoe for faster stuff. Just keep praticing, you will be flying in no time! Thank u for commenting

[@almadaestudios]

@@sreenivasgani7563 yes, dont sit the edge. Sit as further back, as you can

[@TupDigital]

Looks like a Mapex Saturn V bass drum, am I right? I have two of the same if so. This routine is excellent for addressing balance, the quick and slow alternating as well as constant pedal contact are great for that.

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you for your kind words my friend, they mean alot!!! Yes, it's a mapex heheh. Thank you for watching, have a great week!!

[@baptizedinblood86]

Type O Negative 💚 great tutorial too 🤟🏻

[@almadaestudios]

You are too kind my friend. Thank you and have a good day!

[@MFKR696]

Gene Hoglan would approve of this video. The only things missing are ankle weights and a pair of combat boots. Nobody's too advanced for a warm-up. Are Marines too "advanced" to do pushups? I think not.

[@almadaestudios]

Hey man, all good with you?ahahaha we´ll i´d be a HUGE honour if gene did aproove it for some reason, ehehe. Well, the "advanced" thing is tricky: I know guys that don´t warmup at all and can pull off amazing speeds beyond my measure. I´m quite different, I need to warmup for optimal performance. Now, will they develop injury playing not warming up? prolly, dunno. Thanx for the input and have a great week my friend

[@MFKR696]

@@almadaestudios People who don't warm up are morons who are playing with fire. It's not sustainable It doesn't matter what they can do in the short-term if they give themselves an RSI.

[@almadaestudios]

@@MFKR696 yeah for sure. Personally I really ALSO need to stretch after an intense show or a long workout. Happy week my friend ;)

[@MFKR696]

@@almadaestudios I'm not sure stretching after your show is gonna help anything, but whatever works for you lol.

[@MFKR696]

@@almadaestudios It was a compliment, bud. I'd have to be a jumped-up prick to take issue with the video. The only thing that I take issue with is people who think they're too advanced for a warm-up. Warming up is not about doing some wanky bullshit. It's about warming up lol. Warming up means the same thing to a musician as it does to an infantryman, or anyone else that does anything remotely physical for a living. It enables you to perform without hurting yourself over time. I know shit seems easy when you're young, but as soon as you hit 30, that all changes.

[@berkozdogan4580]

I've never played double kick before.Is this one work for me too? I want to learn double bass.

[@almadaestudios]

Of course it does. Anyone can play those exercises, just use a bpm that agrees with your level. Thank u for watching

[@TvRageOfficial]

Hello, great exercises. I have one question though . Can you tell me more about ankle motion? My left leg is trash and It feels like does not belong to my body when play with it. For higher BPM or triplets i lose control over my legs.

[@almadaestudios]

Hi Andjelo! great question. First off you need to realize that different drummers have different aproaches, so take what I´m about to say with a grain of salt because it is my opinion only and not a scientific fact. For me ankle motion is the same as dribbling a basketball: you use control and also use the momentum of the beater itself, never losing contact with the footboard of course. All the muscles involved are below the knee, so it´s important to have a good balance in your drum seat, hence these "balance" exercises. Let me know if you need some clarification on this. Have a great day!!

[@TvRageOfficial]

@@almadaestudios Hello Emidio. Thanks for the answer. I saw the adjustment of the chair, as well as trying the warm-ups on this video and it helped a lot. I noticed that my left leg only needs a lot of practicing, especially for the triplets. I tried faster BPM with ankle, and I did it but i cannot keep it for longer time. I have a Mapex double bass drum pedal P980A. But for some reason, and maybe this is ok, it is a really hard pedal. Can it have somthing to do with this because I have not played on other double pedals? Thanks in advance, Andjelo.

[@newtonleal1925]

Amazing

[@almadaestudios]

@Joey Leal Drummer Hi bro, hows the weekend going? Thank you so much for the feedback on the video

[@linusstoltz1207]

I like the ending just keep on going with 16 notes XD

[@almadaestudios]

@Linus Stoltz Hey bro, all cool with you today? Yes, well the ending is the only exercise I actually go through the 2 mins in the video, just because it´s the end. all the exercises are suposed to last 2 mins, but I though it would be boring as hell for ppl to watch the full 10 mins. Glad u liked it buddy, thank you so much!! -Alex

[@GSDrummer93]

Hey man this is awesome, your technique is sick. I'm recently trying to get into the habit of ankle motion, do you have any tutorials on how you go about the technique? My feet naturally swivel at higher tempos, but its sloppy at times and I suck for long stints of single 16ths. Also I got the same pedal, forever messing around with the settings, can't seem to find a comfortable setup. What have you got your pedal setup like? Cheers!

[@almadaestudios]

Hey man, thanx for the comment!! As for ankle motion, just practice the floating technique (also called the "basketball bounce") for long periods of time, on lower, more confortable bpms. Also, practice heel down for some time - in spite of you NOT using heel down on your playing, it helps to strenghten your shin muscles, used for ankle motion. As for my settings I have the pedal on longboard and springs maxed out. These are the only things you really should try, all the other settings depend on wht´s confortable for you. Just don´t keep changing them everyday... it´s important you give it a try for at least a week! Also, try this warmup in the video, it helps, I promiss. ;)

[@dino2x1]

Thank you!

[@almadaestudios]

DINOnymous, thank you my friend! Hope you get to try the routine a couple of times... let me know how you liked it, ok? Cheers, and take care bro!

[@AntonyCastellanosDrummer]

Awesome!

[@almadaestudios]

@antony Castellanos How are ya buddy? Thank you so much for the love! Hit me up if u have any questions!! Cheers !

[@AntonyCastellanosDrummer]

I just found with this video another cool way to practice and enhance my skills, good knowledge, thank for share it!

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you for your kindness, Antony! Hit me up if u need a PDF with the exercises. Comment back later and let me know how they are going for you! Cheers!

[@reggtop]

SOLID!!

[@almadaestudios]

Donniel thank you do mucbh for watching!! have a great week , cheers!

[@PossessWithin]

Amazing!

[@almadaestudios]

You're too kind!

[@josuesantiago8375]

Awesome...!!!

[@almadaestudios]

@Josue Santiago Hey bro,thanx for commenting!!! Thank you so much for your words! Please let me know if u try the warmup and need anything. Cheers!! -Alex

[@mordotia]

Awesome calmness! What spring tension do you use with your foot-technique?

[@almadaestudios]

@mortotia Hello! Thank you for your kindness, and thank you for watching :D Spring tension is maximum, all the way!!

[@alexmakkk9104]

Nice video bro. However i hav.e a question. If i am not mistaken you use heel up technique. i use it too. Do i do something wrong? Cause ur toes don't stay always in touch with the peda;

[@almadaestudios]

Hey Alex! Glad u liked the video, hope you try the warmup yourself!! Well, yes my heels are up, but the motion is only from the ankles, not the leg. Of course you CAN play ankles and ALWAYS keep your toes stay in touch with the pedal, but I like to use a little bit of swivel as well. What DOES stay in touch with the pedal always, is the ball of my foot (that little lump, right below your toes.) But this is just me, it doesn´t mean it´s the correct way to play, at all. To each his own, right?

[@alexmakkk9104]

Everyone plays what feels the best. I just wanted to know if this is a completely different technique! Cheeers

[@almadaestudios]

Nah, nothing new, just plain ´ol ankle with a bit of swivel. Only diference is that the FULCRUM is not with the toes, but with the ball of the foot. Cheers and take care bro - hope you try this warmup, though!

[@ja-sl6vt]

Hello, I'm learning double bass also and I have some troubles. Some days I can play without problem 150-160 bpm, but other days I can play just about 130-140 maximum. I do not know why, but some days I have not so good control at my foots and this happens. I'm playing twice per day 15 minutes without break 134 bpm and every week I increase about 2bpm. Do you think it is a good method or not? What do you suggest to do to reach higher tempos without problems? Could you tell je how you build up speed and if you had similar problems. Thank you for answer, your double bass is really amazing.

[@almadaestudios]

Hey dude, first of all thank you so much for watching and commenting the video! Let me ask the important questions first: what technique are you using for 150/160 double bass? I presume it´s full leg, right?

[@ja-sl6vt]

@@almadaestudios I use something between leg and ankle motion. When I play 120 bpm my legs are moving at all, but about tempos 150 it is just small move with full legs, but ankles are moving much more.

[@almadaestudios]

​ @ja So 2 things for me. first i´d say ankle motion should not be involved in speeds lower than 165 bpm, but of course there is no rule. it just feels HARDER to use them than to not use them. second, I´d change up your routine because the 15 min 2 bpm increase wont work forever, once you reach 220 bpms, you will start to hit major brick walls. I´d try this instead: - 5 mins of X bpm -3min of X + 10 bpm -1min of X +20 bpm -30 secs of MAX speed possible where X is a bpm of your choice that you feel you can start with. Let me know how this went!

[@ja-sl6vt]

thanks so much, I will try it. And should I do some special exercises for ankle motion, or should I try it, or just play and don't really think which technique I'm using? And last one questin, left leg is my weaker leg and I really feel it when I'm playing. I feel, that I have not enough control on it. What do you suggest to do with left leg? Anyway, thanks again for everything, I hope it would help and I will let you if it works.

[@almadaestudios]

@@ja-sl6vt well this might sound suspicious.... the the exercises in this video are actually preety good for equalizing your feet, and ankle motion! any question feel free to hit me up ;

[@aryarifkip.1821]

That Zildjian Oriental tho :D love this vid bro!

[@almadaestudios]

@Arya Rifki Paratama Hi bro, how u doing? Thank you for your kindness! And yes, that Oriental is the bomb, heheh! Please comment back and let me know if you tried the warmup!!

[@aryarifkip.1821]

Emidio Alexandre the video is a big help for me, since I was a beginner for double pedal..I'm trying to start at 90 bpm.. is that good enough for starters?

[@almadaestudios]

@arya rifki pratama Hey dude!! Wow thanx for the feedback brother!! Any bpm is fine, bro - as long as you´re confortable doing all 10 mins (especially the last 2 minutes of straight 16ths) . You can gradually increase the tempo over time!! Cheers and take care, comment back and let me know how your progress is going ;)

[@MonacoRocha]

Emilio very nice brother !!!!!! I got into DBD at age 55 .

[@almadaestudios]

Hello my friend!! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!! Its great u got into Dbd! Its such a strggle though.. Wish you a great week!!!

[@MonacoRocha]

@@almadaestudios 55 years O L D !!! Fuck time flies I'm 62 now and into it totally... but not to play Trash or blast beats ... thanks bro.. where are you in LA ?

[@pablopoulain4354]

Thanks!

[@almadaestudios]

No, thank you for watching, Pablo! Let me know in the comments, later on, if how´s the warmup going for ya, will you? cheers and happy drumming bro!

[@mister-4646]

Does he use his hip or his calf? Because his heels are off the ground, but he’s almost tapping his feet...

[@almadaestudios]

What do mean "he" lol? You can talk to me directly. Calfs, 90%. With a slight hip motion.

[@mister-4646]

Emidio Alexandre oh ok. I didn’t know just because of the angle.

[@almadaestudios]

@@mister-4646 from 160bpms up I only use mostly calves. Have nice day man

[@mister-4646]

Emidio Alexandre Thanks man. I’ll try to do this practice just to practice.

[@almadaestudios]

@@mister-4646 sure man, hope you like it. Hit me up if u need anything ;) Have a nice week

[@rattlesnake3571]

Hello Emilio, thanks for great video! I'm definitely will try those )) Some odd question: i do stamina exercises for 5 min, returning to drums after 15 year break. Playing heel up, trying to nail the proper ankle motion.I started to notice that my right foot is actually weaker than my left foot (very weird!) while playing consistent 8th single notes, as well as 16th notes. For example at 165 bpm I don't feel any pressure or discomfort in left foot, but when I switch to right foot after a minute or two I experience a nervous twitching in the leg, as well as different stroke volume while executing this exercise. I manage to play the exercise till the time runs out but it happens at ANY speed, even at 100 bpm. I'm very frustrated about that, as never experienced twitching before break. What can you advise in this case? Thanks in advance, and have a great day!

[@almadaestudios]

Hey brother! I´ve only experienced twitching at lower speeds when I used to ONLY practice faster stuff like 210-220, then when I would go back to slow stuff I would twich by unnecessarlly getting the ankles envolved and botch it up, mainly because my muscle memory was all taken up with the "fast twitching" of higher speeds. Had to go back and re-learn the motions of lower bpms. In your case, at 165 I´m not sure what tecnique you are using but you should (and take this with a grain of salt, it´s just my personal view) only use full leg motion, no ankle involved whatsoever (ankles locked) before you hit 170. If even so there is a twich, I´d check if you´re sitting properly or have proper balance, if not, that can be the culprit. Or just exhaustion settling in, or just being in the failure zone of the exercise (no one can keep going foverer). Let me know how you progress, cheers and have a good weekend!!

[@rattlesnake3571]

@@almadaestudios thanks for your response and time, working on balance too )) wow 210-220 is very nice, my top was 195 15 years ago, now barely 170... hope those exercises will help me get there. Cheers !!

[@almadaestudios]

@@rattlesnake3571 they will, trust me. I used to not be able to play 190 for 2 bars straight, now I have videos playing for 25 mins non stop

[@jhoncarvalho6525]

Thank you!!!

[@almadaestudios]

Brother, thank You for watching!! Have a great week my friend

[@larrytate1657]

You have your drive shaft opened up? Doesn’t that create a really wide leg position? This z link drive shaft feels wide to me in its all the way closed position. Maybe I’ve been playing with my span too close? Thanks

[@almadaestudios]

Hi Larry, how u doing bro? HOpe all is good man, thanx for watching! Well, the space between my pedals is the minimum possible for me, hence the opened shaft. Less than that, and i´d have to angle my leg "inward" because of the snare between my legs. Anyways - if it feels right to you, there´s no need to change or question it! Cheers, Alex

[@larrytate1657]

Ok yeah I use a 13 inch snare so maybe that’s why too. I have the same pedal but I’m chain drive. I know the direct is preferred by most and not many seem to have my pedal but I found a great deal on it on amazon so I went Chain. I got it new for 289 bucks. It was strange but I’m not complaining. It’s very light and smooth but I think I’m going to stick with it over my Tama speed cobra. Have you tried other pedals yourself before settling on Pearl or?? Thanks for the feed back.

[@almadaestudios]

Hi Larry, what´s up buddy? Believe it or not, even today I was looking at the drive shaft... and there is no way I could even play with it closed, even with a 13 inch snare, so that leads me to believe maybe you sit further from the snare? Anyway, like I said it´s just a curiosity, what matters is how u feel confortable. In response to the pedals thing: I´ve tried almost every pedal out there, except Tricks. What I can say is this: What matters is the FEEL you´re USED TO. Try and emulate the weight, drag and tension you have on your Cobras, but on your demons. I guarantee you´ll like them alot better. Remeber - it´s important to EMULATE, not copy directly ( for example, full spring tension on an Axis is alot more than full tension on cobras, so it´s not about copying the specifics, but the FEEL, it that makes sence). Cheers! -Alex

[@larrytate1657]

Cool, thanks for the advice. I opened my drive shaft up a couple inches and it feels good. Feels better double kick but it pushes my hihat a lil further away but I’ll get used to it. At least it’ll possibly help my awfully hard time I’ve been having learning double kick. Enjoy your vids.

[@larrytate1657]

Yeah and you’re right about the springs, the Tama springs are a joke compared to Pearl. I had them maxed on my cobras and like 40 Percent maxed only feels like that on the Pearls. Yeah they are smooth as silk.

[@Paul_Unfaces]

Damned! It's f#cking amazing! Dude! You are greatest showman!:)

[@almadaestudios]

@Pasha Empire how u doing man? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!! Any question hit me up, have a nice week bro ;)

[@davidalejandrez8620]

Great video and great tips to do it as a daily routine ... and with a very cool drum sound. What do you use to make it sound that good? Thanks Emedio !!!

[@almadaestudios]

Thank you so much my friend!!! The bass drum is a blend of acoustic and trigger/sample replacement. Have a great week bro!!

[@davidalejandrez8620]

@@almadaestudios Mantenha contato. Mantenha-o brutal !!!

[@almadaestudios]

@@davidalejandrez8620 Gracias hermano! asi lo harei

[@PrinzerocksVideo]

Great warmup bro !! What spring tension do you recommend? and what knee angle would be appropriate? Cheers from Spain.

[@almadaestudios]

Jesus my friend, como vay? Thank u for your kindness, I'm really happy you liked it! Spring tension on maximum lvl Is better to play fast. I like to sit low, but I guess that depends on how tall you are. Cheeers and have a great week

[@Theactingcraftruiz]

Hey nice vid!!! how can i get the pdf of this warm up???

[@almadaestudios]

Hi! sorry about the super late reply! just message me [e-mail]

[@Theactingcraftruiz]

@@almadaestudios I already sent you a message right now 😁

[@almadaestudios]

@@Theactingcraftruiz already replied! haha. Should you have any questions about the exercices, please post them in here. Cheers!!

[@joobasound]

Muito bom!!!

[@almadaestudios]

António, td em cima? Obg pelas palavras, gd abrço! QQ coisa contacta à vontade ;)

[@JoseMTamez]

Excellent practice routine! I have one question thou, why are you playing a righty kit if your strong foot is the left?

[@almadaestudios]

Hi Jose, all good with you? Thank you for your kind comment about the routine, I really apreciate it! Well about the pedal, good question bro! I setup my drums like they had 2 kick drums, so it really doesn´t matter what kind of pedal you use, lefty or righty, ou where you place the main kick drum, left or right (you can check my playthrough videos so give it a look). Hope that answered your question bro! Hit me up if u need anything!

[@JoseMTamez]

Oh shit! I just noticed on your play-thru you're a lefty and you use a right double kick pedals using the slave pedal as your main kick. As long as I've been playing I've always used a lefty double pedal and the thought of using righty double pedals the way you do has never occurred to me. Mainly because in the past you couldn't use the slave pedal as your main pedal because there was to much lag and the slave just didn't feel as good as the main pedal. Now days, the pedals are made so good that you can now use the slave as your main, like you do. Especially with Pearl Demon Direct Drive pedal. I have been playing DW9000 double pedals for last four years and about two months ago I bought the Pearl Demon direct drive double pedals and for me, the Pearl Demon direct drive double pedals made a huge difference. Not only are they much better pedals but they cost much less. I thinks its because of the advancements in technology and just how good the double pedals are made today that we can now use the slave as the main pedal. Thanks for posting and bringing this to my attention. This can be come in handy down the road when I'm stuck having to play on a righty kit.

[@almadaestudios]

Hey josé!! Wow, DW9000 cost more than the Demondrive? Damn... didn´t know that! Oh, and don´t get "stuck" playing a right kit, bro. It´s really good for you at home, to practice full right - it will help you! But at a show, or something big, don´t let anyone tell you "oh u gotta play the kit like it is". no way man. Stand your ground!!! LOOOOL

[@JoseMTamez]

You're absolutely correct sir, I will never play on a righty kit at any major show. Now that I think about it, the last time I played on a righty kit it was disastrous and I promised myself to never do that again. So scratch that last remark. I don't know what I was thinking or I was thinking of something else.I just want to say there a lot of bad ass drummers down south and I've seen many of them doing speed metal or just having fast feet. How long did it take you to get up to 195BPM? I just turned 55 and even when I played back in the early days before I stopped playing, I could only get to maybe 140BPM on a good day. You youngsters are very lucky to have social media and the internet. We didn't have any of this back in the 70's, 80's or 90's.I just started playing again 4 years ago and I've learned some new techniques just from watching You Tube videos and I'm up to 160BPM already. But its fucking taken me years practicing off and on to get to 160BPM. Compared to you and most of the guys on You Tube 160 BPM is relatively slow. I just started getting into a regular routine because I think that's the trick. I have noticed some improvement in the last six months already, so I'll keep going.Your doing 195BPM and you're just warming up, WTF! How long did it take you to get to that speed? Thanks for the advice and I'll keep watching. Rock on brother!

[@almadaestudios]

Jose, my man! how you doing bro! yes man, Leftys are THE POWER! XD To answer your question - getting to 195bpm was relatively easy and quick, but to be honest with you, now I´m having a bit of a struggle to get past 230 bpm. Well, don´t worry about your age, because in the end, it all boils down to Technique: start using the "floating technique" or "ankle". and by that i don´t mean swivel, just the ankle motion itself, playing from the knees down (mostly) instead of a full legged motion. Hope that kinda helped, let me know if you need anything. OH and yes, you´re absolutely right: keeping a routine is KEY to achieve any type of results!

[@dangerozz9931]

Nice dude!!!

[@almadaestudios]

@OnionRecords thank you so much for your kindness!! I mean it! Please let me know if you try this warmup yourself, and hit me up if u need a PDF or something ;) Keep on banging those drums!!! Cheers ;)

[@dangerozz9931]

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[@sickdrummer3831]

I like to warm up with 2 doobies and a Red Bull

[@almadaestudios]

An upper and a downer, thats gonna keep u... Normal. Stay safe dude!

[@sickdrummer3831]

It was a joke. Lol

[@almadaestudios]

@@sickdrummer3831 I laughed, dude! Have a great week

[@sickdrummer3831]

Emidio Alexandre Thanks, you as well. I’m on the road till March. 🤘🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@almadaestudios]

@@sickdrummer3831 cool, have a good tour. Don´t forget to warmup hahahah :)

[@MOTORHEADGASKET]

Very nice i subbed

[@almadaestudios]

Hello my friend, thank you for watching and subbing! Have a great week dude 🙌 let know how the exercises worked for you. Take care!

[@YS9-9]

I am a beginner drummer ( not even a year having a kit), bought myself a twin pedal a week ago. Do you have any exercises for beginners to develop tempo and regularity? I love your playthroughs tho!

[@almadaestudios]

@Franciszek Nosal Hi buddy! Thank you for your comment, my friend, hows your evening going? Thanx, I´m really glad you like the videos bro! Well, to answer your question - You can just play the Rhytmic table with you feet (Quarter notes, eight notes, eight note triplets, sixteenth notes, etc) or you can simply play these very same "warmup exercises", since they also use a couple diferent divisions,.. Just slow it down, if you´re beggining, BPM is not important at all. Just make sure you ALWAYS use a metronome! Take care, hit me up if u neeed anything

[@YS9-9]

Emidio Alexandre thanks a lot, I really appreciate! Do the awesome job! Looking forward to the next video

[@heftyalan1152]

Franciszek Nosal Keep it slow and this expert will have more guidance but count the notes and ideally use a metronome 1e+d 2e+d 3e+d 4e+d etc etc. Play firm strokes, none of this playing on the nerve nonsense , with each foot. It is a slow process but that is good as it builds your muscles. I used to practice on a wood floor without drums so I could hear when I wasn't playing evenly. My number one tip forget speed and concentrate on playing evenly. As an aside I used to practice with my hands in front of a mirror to play as evenly as possible. Personally I never really found much of a need for double bass but I did go through the motions and used the same principles as I did with my hands. I know a lot of drummers who use them for triplets but my argument to that is just play the triplets. I play rock and punk rather than metal and jazz jam sessions.

[@YS9-9]

Hefty Alan thanks a lot man! Gonna do as u say!! Good luck with ur career :D

[@JoseMTamez]

Yeah man, the metronome is key. Do the same exercises but at a slower BPM. I wish I could do 195 but I'm at 160 but doing the same routine. This is his warm up routine and he probably plays a lot faster. No wait, I'm sure he plays much faster...lol Also, the metronome is key but practicing relaxed and not tense is also key. When practicing don't use your legs, and do the bounce (like bouncing a basket ball) with your angles at a slow BMP for 2 minutes and work your way up, always staying relaxed. He also uses the swivel motion with his feet/ankles. That will be another technique you will incorporate to play faster later on. One step at a time though. Lastly, take from as many good speed metal drummers as you can but I'll tell you right now, It takes a lot of work and the right technique. Check out Eugene kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3WtiXuVeq2em5o to give you an idea the amount of work Emidio has put into to achieving 195BPM. Stick with it and good luck!

[@jcel5870]

Awesome warm up. I havent been behind my set in weeks. This makes me wana go pound some skins 🤘🏼

[@almadaestudios]

Hey J cel, thank you so much for watching!! Yes do get back to the kit and let me know if you try the warmup!! Have a great week!!!

[@Nigel-nv3lr]

Where do I get the pdf? I'd love to try these out!

[@almadaestudios]

@@Nigel-nv3lr email me at [e-mail] hotmail.com, i'll get it to ya in a couple days