The 2 Foot Techniques Every Drummer MUST KNOW!

After watching the video, you can get started with these 2 techniques by applying them to some beats! To get you going in the right direction, I created some exercises that go from simple bass drum patterns to more advanced ones so you can gradually build up your technique. Check them out here: / jeffrandalldrumming
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[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I hope you all enjoy this one! If you'd like to take your drumming further, you can book a one-on-one online lesson with me here: JeffRandallDrumming.com

[@kirjian]

No one teaches foot technique, and it's essential. Thanks!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Totally agree! The bass drum's the foundation for our grooves so its gotta be rock solid.

[@colin7578]

There are alot of people that teach on kick technique

[@devintaulbee]

THOMAS LANG DO.

[@bobbyhilda5880]

no one? don't lie, look around

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@JeffRandallDrumming I prefer the heel down position better. Everyone is different.

[@user-gs6mj3xd3i]

The reason I love Jeff's videos is not just his technique or performance(which are all good), but also beacuse he has this slow, clear, solid, foreigner ear friendly tone, makes everything easier for me. Thanks man.

[@LarsonPercussion]

You should’ve brought up heel toe for doubles too. Thats my preferred way to do them. I really appreciate that you talk about staying relaxed when playing. Thats always an important part to any technique

[@andrelanglois7587]

Hello Mr Randall… I’ve listened to soooo many drum teachers on the web, and now I finally discovered you !!! You are the best. Thank you !!!

[@brianwatts3507]

New Drummer here 3 month actually, watched tons of video but I wanted to let you know you are my absolute favorite instructor. You make drums, make sense to me... Thank you so much.

[@pirmaiscalispagalma1479]

Hey man, how's the progress doing? Did you get down your bass drum technique?

[@Yungwilly24]

Been waiting long for you to make a video on this jeff. Thanks men.

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Hope it helps you out bud! Part 2's coming next week.

[@Yungwilly24]

Cant wait jeff. But until then peace and prosperity to you.

[@johnrobinson8323]

I used heel down for years too. Hec. I didn't even know that heel up was a thing. I just thought that I had a weak foot. Then I started going to jam sessions and I noticed that a lot of people were getting power with their heel up. Now I'm getting the solid bass drum sound. But I'm still trying to master the slide technique so thanks so much for this awesome lesson Jeff!🥁❤

[@bomaquino589]

I am a self taught drummer, since i watched your video my foot improved.....THANK YOU SIR!!

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

Thanks Jeff, all of your lessons are very useful!

[@Rifle56]

Best drumming video tips on KZbin.... once again.... thanks again Jeff! 👍

[@morgandavidpatton]

Finally! Thank you so much for breaking these techniques down so much. I'm a new drummer and I have not been able to find a detailed explanation of what I'm supposed to do with my kick technique. Super appreciate you!

[@stanleyalexander1432]

Jeff, that groove is soooo funky! Big fan man. Keep em coming!

[@erikdera5201]

I've been watching your video's for a while now and i really like your " simple" approach. It helps me stay relaxed and inspires me to perfection my grooves. Keep makin' them video's man! 🙌🤘🏻

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Much appreciated Erik!

[@DrumGalaxy]

Good stuff Jeff. I've been using heel toe technique for years for my doubles but just recently have been working on the slide technique. After a few weeks it has come together quite well. The "slide" is a slight misnomer to me because I always thought the foot slid on and up the pedal board. What I finally realized is that when the doubles really get up to speed the foot is in the air for a millisecond and moves forward to catch the pedal board on its way back up after the first stroke and then the second stroke is made. Kind of an "a-ha!" moment. It takes a little getting used to and you have to really dial in your pedal settings to maximize speed and control. Spring tension not too tight is key.

[@kellymonaghan4033]

This is exactly what I've needed, and it is already helping me more accurately emulate the sound and feel in your last few rock groove and fill videos. A thousand times: thank you.

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

So glad to hear it's helping you out Kelly! Stay tuned for next week where we'll put the 2 techniques into action.

[@paihobbes8680]

THIS is another brilliant lesson...goes into the essential details for better technique...thank you so much for this!!

[@jakubskyba7946]

Congratulate yourself, you improved my drumming skills up 2 levels with 2 vids (this one and the one on whipping stick technique) in 2 days lol. Great explanations and examples. I wont send you money coz I live in a kind of economically weak country (Czech Rep.) but honestly thank you so much man.

[@kenosalmon7101]

The foot technique is classic, very helpful 👌

[@Maxoratus]

This is THE tutorial I was looking for. Thanks ! Very clear explanations which will help me improve.

[@GemTappX]

Thank you for explaining this, I really needed to know this. Subbed.

[@kevon217]

So helpful, thanks!

[@MusicalGamer_YT]

I definitely needed to see this video because I’m working on my double kicks being more in sync and not throwing off my tempo

[@kathirandallwhitt]

Excellent lesson!

[@ar.anirbansamanta1242]

Very nicely explained. This has helped me a lot

[@lambsows4168]

Bumping to this vid is a Godsent, been trynna get down kickdrum triplets, thanks man

[@mattgros86]

Honestly through the years of all the drummers out there you’ve been the most consistent and say to understand at driving the points home. I really like the funk video as that has sky rocketed my playing over the years. I still incorporate the feel in my playing after so much practice and focus on swinging the heck out the hi hat. But the kick drum issue is one that has been driving me nuts lately. Seems my muscles at time just don’t wanna wake up. One day I have an hr of good ness and another day just not there . This helped a lot

[@mykimikimiky]

thank you so much! this channel is really the best in the world of drumming! greetings from one beginner :)

[@clintonaclarke]

This was a great and informative video!

[@Greenbluesforever-yj3el]

Too wonderful, thank you.

[@misshighfidelity]

Wowww this is fantastic! I have been learning drums for 8 months now and they didn't explain me any of that. I really appreciate all the accuracy of the explanation: as a request I think it would be nice to see the calfs to understand exactly all the movements and muscles used. Gem of wisdom. Thank you very much!!

[@fabfishing7422]

Is it just me or should Jeff be way over 100k by now.. KZbin better RECOGNIZE! 🤨😄

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Haha, we’re gonna get there! Quality over quantity though.

[@fabfishing7422]

@@JeffRandallDrumming You got that right buddy 👊💪

[@bored-in-the-house3950]

He defo should.

[@francoismutombo9467]

Your video says it all thanks a lot

[@LBD-2021]

Hey Jeff! I am learning the song Paradise City for a show with the School of Rock performance program. I have been having trouble with my kick drum technique. I will apply these techniques to my be practice! I hope my drum teacher is impressed!🥁🥁

[@drew_the_drummer]

Great video man. I was so excited when I first learn the slide technique because it just opened up so many options. I use it all the time now. Keep up the awesome videos

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Drew! Same here man, it’s such an efficient way to get those doubles and it goes right along side the heel up technique. What could be better?! Haha.

[@drew_the_drummer]

@@JeffRandallDrumming So true there is nothing better. Been working with the slide to see how many notes I can do with it, I can get 3 in a row and working on 4. who needs double kick haha

[@FangirlSite]

thank you!!!!!! you're saving me. been frustrated on how will I improve😭

[@okhuibutala1640]

Thank you dear CJ 😅 From Minnesota ❤

[@vaughnchauncy8360]

Cool I must try these

[@aaronbrown6600]

Concise and accurate

[@fabfishing7422]

Practice and Patience... Great combination right there buddy. Great lesson Jeff 💪

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks bud!

[@fabfishing7422]

@@JeffRandallDrumming Absolutely Bro!

[@lajeanette33]

Honestly all drummers should know all foot techniques to be as dynamic with feet than hands. But that’s just my opinion 😊 it doesn’t change the fact that the video is great!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I totally agree with you Morgane! I do however think that these two techniques cover most of your bases and are great to start with.

[@joselius1193]

Great video as always!! You should do a lesson on your safari song cover, its killer!!

[@doblas3775]

Saludos desde Paraguay 🇵🇾

[@AstonJnr1]

Great

[@jacobg1733]

Thanks for breaking down those two techniques for us

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

For sure Jacob, hope it helps you out.

[@FuneralProcession]

Thanks bud! Time for swivel and heal-toe bro 😊 Don't depend on the bands critique to improve your skill set. Rather be pro active! ❤

[@ParadiddleMom]

…Be patient with this stuff , it’s gonna take some time , just enjoy the process . 👍 Good advice , thank you .

[@RevelRecordingsNZ]

Who in this world plays heel down? As a 10 year old kid, zero experience, zero lessons, i played heel up cause it's like the only way to practically play. Now I'm 39 hearing heel down like it's a god damn thing lol. FYI I'm garbage at drums. This guy is very good and good video 👍

[@debagusadi3626]

Nice drum drum

[@ChrisJohnsonDrums]

Ever since I discovered #4, I can't bury the beater anymore 😅 Saw Lester estelle doing it in his Kelly Clarkson 'walkaway' video, and it reminded me of a piano hammer. Totally changed my approach Thanks for this breakdown Jeff. You've articulated things that I'd noticed but couldn't quite pinpoint 👌

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Dude, those videos of him performing with Kelly are killer! That’s a great reference Chris. I typically alternate between #3 and #4 so I’m right there with yah.

[@RukiTheImpaler]

When it comes to slide technique , I would say that the side slide is easier, because it doesn't put so much pressure on the leg , and I also feel that it's more precise. Also helps a lot if you want to learn the swivel technique . Most drum lessons I've seen on youtube , are implying that you need to have fast heel up technique in order to learn the swivel , but in my case I just learned it by doing the side slide fast . This was the easiest way for me .

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

Well, I think using the foot hi-hats with the left foot, to keep the time when we are playing, and how the foot is going to change the hi-hats sound, is a subject even more rare. I don't think that "no one" is teaching foot technique, especially those metal drummers who are totally obsessed with those bass drums.

[@Plydrms]

Thank you! Not many teachers get into the mechanics of how to actually play the pedal. I myself have been struggling with settling into a technique. At about what tempo do you start using the slide for your doubles...pretty fast? Does your hip flexor muscle get tired, and how do you avoid the small multiple bounces when burying the beater?...great topic-

[@ir0n_bb170]

Interesting. I use heel up but i keep the heels up all the time i don't have that motion when i rest the heels and then lifting them It don't work so well because nu leg tend to get tired after practicing for a period of time and usually I get some knee pressure and it's not a nice feeling.Then it gets sloppy and slower I starter doing like you in the video and it feels much better and I tend to have more power.I need to get used to It,i've had some decent bass speed and coordonation.Really love this way,thank You!

[@kanal7944]

Thank‘s. 😊 using the same techniques for the hihat ? Best wishes

[@jb8054]

Thanks!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Absolutely!

[@mcaralte3043]

Waiting for next video

[@KamalBensra]

Your playing is super awesome!!! I have a quick question that I hope you can help me with. I’m new to this technique and often when I execute it, there’s always the sound of my shoe hitting the pedal board. Is that normal?

[@joeljewitt3098]

Dude that shot of you playing live!!! Where was that we want more!!!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Haha, that was back in 2016 performing with Love & Theft at a country music festival in Cleveland Ohio. Such a fun show! You can watch the full clip of that drum solo here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWWbeYGqjJ13qac

[@carstendaus6239]

Thanks a lot for this video! Looks like your playing the DW 5000 Pedal here, your gear list shows the 9000 confusingly... I also play the 5000 Turbo (round cam) but am not sure if I should have taken the accelerator model (cam not round). Could you please tell me which one you play and what reason you took one over the other (turbo vs. Accelerator). Thank you very much and greetings from Germany

[@jeewanthalakmal9429]

I love to play acoustic. But I don't have the money to buy a drum set. Most of the time, I make up my mind by watching KZbin videos. Thank you very much..

[@gregmorrow]

0:50 Did you try to put a mic. next to your kick drum?

[@trecool9336]

second way is what Lars spoke as 'stomping' motion

[@petespencer-smith5059]

What is in the bottom left of your vision that you keep glancing at?

[@karibuqwetu3765]

Hey Jeff... awesome technique on the bass drum👏.how about you also teach left foot on hihats for not a lot of people teach hihat tricks

[@oswaldoregueiro8868]

First of all thanks for your lessons!. Just a comment about foot tech and seat height. I notice that heel down technique is more efficient (=less fatigue and easier to get speed) when thighs are more parallel to the floor. So transitioning to heel up might require to raise the seat and adjust the rest of the kit (snare specially) for a better body balance. Have you had to readapt your whole posture as well?

[@rajithajayasinghe8031]

How long does it take to do the technique shown at the end of the video??

[@genesisvillanueva848]

Kindly ask the brand and model of pedal please..

[@gikochinai4527]

What's whe difference between heel toe and slide? Is one better?

[@abhisarlal4056]

I've somehow always played with my heel up, and I feel so lucky rn.

[@sajithmendis9911]

How long did it take to get the slide technique

[@rockster1385jh]

I’ve always played heel up or “Tipy-toe” when playing… However when playing Double bass is where I always struggled… I could only do short bursts in a broken rhythm (BbBbBbBb-Sn-BbBbBbBb-Sn) {B-left bass drum, b-right bass drum, Sn-Snare drum} However when I tried doing a soiled rhythm my Bass drums sounded nearly in sync, but like they were “clapping” Any tips or videos you have about correcting or properly playing Double Bass :)

[@tingxingdong1494]

For the sliding , how do you retrieve your feet back to prepare for the next double beats? After the sliding, the foot is already on the tip of the pedal

[@BonzoDrummer]

Bass drum pedals are played exlusively with the heel down.

[@dmitrybogatsky1734]

Jeff this is a great lesson thanks. Take a lesson on tuning a bass drum pedal. I use Pearl Eliminator, I play like you using slide technique. I use to play in sneakers, but sometimes there is a feeling that the rubber sole of the sneaker is braked by rubber pads on the pedal platform ... I am very interested in how the platform of your pedal is adjusted in height. Thanks :)

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Hey Dmitry! Glad you enjoyed the video. I have my pedal position the same way it came out of the box. However, my spring tension is rather loose since I usually 'bury the beater' and don't want to fight too hard to keep it against the bass drum head. As for playing in shoes verses socks. I can definitely see what you're saying in regards to being able to 'slide' down the pedalboard more easily in socks. However, I don't personally like the feeling of easily sliding around on the pedal in socks. It makes me feel off-balance. So I prefer the traction of shoes but I suppose I do have to work a bit harder to pull off the 'slide' as a result. Hope that helps!

[@DrumGalaxy]

I use the Eliminator, too. Remove the rubber pads on the pedal board. The metal plate comes off with an Allen wrench, then take the rubber pads out and reinstall the metal plate. Works well.

[@timbit2006]

Are you actually sliding your foot on the pedal or lifting it up slightly? I'm not sure if I need to apply some sort of dry lubricant or paste wax to my actual footboards or what because my feet seem glued to the pedals.

[@Be_blessed99]

Hi, thanks for teaching the foot technique 😅 What about the kind of shoes? Is it better to wear non-slip rubber sole shoes? What about running shoes?

[@briandommel6179]

So feel kinda dumb asking this question, but in the slide technique is the foot actually sliding up the pedal board? I have a DW 5000 and a 9000 pedal, and even on an older Pearl I used to use, there is a lot of friction between the bottom of my shoe (typically a running shoe) and the pedal. It’s not a very smooth easy slide at all. Obviously I’m doing something wrong.

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Not a dumb question at all! Yes, the ball of the foot is actually sliding up the pedalboard. There will be a certain level of friction between the pedalboard and your shoe that you’ll have to overcome which is why some drummers play in socks. For me however, socks just don’t feel right. I’d try out a different pair of shoes other than your running shoes. I’d imagine those have more traction than say the converse shoes that I typically wear. Hope that helps!

[@briandommel6179]

@@JeffRandallDrumming Thanks for the response! Love your videos!

[@drewfasa]

Here because of the Zildjan performances.

[@jaymasta4577]

I've heard it's not good to bury your beater but it's extremely common among drummers anyway.

[@joeljewitt3098]

Also what finish on your drums looks really nice

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks bud! It's called "Vintage Club Oyster". It totally reminds me of the drum kit that Guy gets in That Thing You Do if you're familiar with that movie.

[@joeljewitt3098]

Oh Yeah

[@SayantanGhosalDRUMS]

The video is great .. but my problem is I cannot play without burying the beater when I I.playing a groove.. !! Is it bad?? I like your Drumming so much ..

[@guilhermegomes4677]

i started playing heel up because i was too short to reach the pedal

[@texxhexxmm]

24" kick? Spring tension higher caused by the heavy DW Beater? ;)

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

22” kick! And I like the tension on the pedal a bit looser so I can swing that heavy stinkin’ DW beater. Haha

[@texxhexxmm]

@@JeffRandallDrumming anyway it seems near max. Mine is looser,but never used the heavy DW beater;)

[@quasarulas3968]

Don’t forget burying the beater is transferring that energy back up through your knees. Not so great in the long run

[@OwlGamingroblox]

Are we allowed to sit on drummer leg while they playing the drums?

[@janeybakarbessy2330]

Love your channel and I watch all of them. I am 53 years old,, and always wanted to play the drums. So my drumkit is coming next week and I am learning som much and haven't played yet. Keep continuing to make content for beginners.

[@josephtetteh8493]

Friction is always a problem when I'm sliding 😥

[@FV-uu7iz]

With heel up and slide I can hit three notes.

[@Alex-gx5vs]

Учись у Томаса Ланга.. Вот там техника .

[@benking9160]

I use predominantly heel down and bounce the beater off the head. It can be almost as loud as using heel up with more control! However I do use heel up for very quick doubles and fast rock based 16ths. I can transition to anything in between such as heel toe or constant release, rocking motion all thanks to Jo Jo Mayer's foot technique dvd and YEARS OF PRACTICE all while developing my own take on his theories. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE WHO IS SERIOUS ABOUT IMPROVING THEIR FEET!

[@Joshuagc-bs9rg]

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[@slatebook2384]

Brilliant again. However you went a bit fast (for me) on the heel up/down. I generally understand stuff when I see them in action, what you globally do very well. Unfortunately, my brain wasn't able do "receive" this technique as it wasn't clear enough for my proprioreception engine to get the informations it needs. Sliding/sweeping is great here, though it will require trials and errors to feel the movement (position on the pedal?). Thanks again for your videos.

[@Chronolith187]

Heel down is super good for practice as we require that muscle to be at least a little worked, but to even consider playing heel down for live shows is so fkn stupid, I'd expect to be punched in the face by my band members after the show

[@juliusrasmo8044]

too much talking

[@lolLeslylol]

Too much talk

[@aaronbones4290]

I use both 🫶