The overlooked secret to FAST kick DOUBLES

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There’s a secret to bass drum speed that no one seems to teach, and I believe it will be totally transformative for YOU. If you’re struggling with quick kick doubles like you hear in “Immigrant Song” or the drum intro to “Walk This Way,” then this lesson is for you!
It’s frustrating when your right foot doubles are sloppy and not fast enough - and they don’t seem to get any better no matter how much you practice them. Here’s the secret: You MUST focus on the core issue going on here, which I’ll show you exactly how to solve - So that you’re nailing these tricky kick parts and you’re able to play more challenging songs. YOU CAN DO THIS!
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[@brian96597]

BTW, for those wanting to practice slow doubles, Judas Priest's "Victim of Changes" is a great song for this exercise.

[@keithpratt1849]

Thank you! I will listen to it.

[@jaschk6754]

Creep from Radiohead is also a good one to practice

[@L.A.W.Studios]

Like this channel and your approach. . I suppose it could be a glitch on my end, but the audio is not synced with the video. BTW, thanks for the PDF .. I'm a Bassist transitioning to drums (beginner lev)

[@NothusDeusVagus]

This reminds me of my old Dojo days.. When students who'd recently acquired their black whether it was their first or seventh, or for that matter any other preliminary or intermediate grading, to spend some quality time revisiting basic kata. We'd be encouraged to execute our movements slowly and with attention to detail. Even down to posture and breathing for that would lead to correct movement. Then and only then would there be any concern for speed or power. Thank you for another fine presentation (polite bow) Stephen Sensei.

[@GardRotmo]

I’m a 54 year old drummer with 42 years of playing and practice. I’ve earned my living behind the kit for 30 of those. I’m still learning about it from the videos you make. Things that helps me, and gives me the chance to perfect my playing. Thank you ❤

[@keithpratt1849]

Same here brother. Playing for over half a century.63 years old and these, videos help me. Drumming is a journey.

[@user-xy3fo7rk8u]

I stumbled upon, Colin Bailey's, " Bass Drum Control" I think it's a game changer. Mr.Bailey, plays with such speed and precision, all mostly flat footed. Go through the exercises JUST flat footed, and then go through same exercises with whatever heel up, heel down, slide etc, you want. I guarantee that doing the exercises first flat footed is a huge benefit when you move to a different style. You'd be surprised how difficult it is at first to keep consistent time with just quarter notes flat footed.

[@SoleymoonPercussion]

I just love your lessons Stephen! Thank You so much for all you. Keep being Amazing 🙌 🔥🥁🔥

[@THEZOBEKS]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and experience!

[@drumhead869]

You are a great tutor Steph !! Great tutorial ... this was really helpful for me

[@artyomgordeev7563]

Thank you very much for showing what really matters and what is really essential for a true growth ❤

[@iamkevinholt]

I've been really struggling with kick doubles and I'm so excited to try these exercises out!

[@SuperSlimTrim]

Thanks Stephen, excellent lesson. Thought provoking stuff.

[@jaydewolfe4257]

Great instruction. I'll be walking through this lesson when my new pedal gets delivered.

[@seoparse]

Thank you Stephen, very helpful lesson

[@BornShalom]

got your email of this video today, this is the thing i’ve been working on the most lately, thank you

[@_Eamon]

This better be good this is exactly what Ive been struggling with for the past week!

[@mypetdrgn]

really like this channel! I also really like your computer stand LoL! practical like the rest of your teaching...keep it practical drummers

[@marcpompette7431]

You're absolutely right! I notice that on some tempos my pedal feels kinda sticky, but at some faster tempos feel way more natural and even effortless at times. Must have a lot to do with how the pedal is engineered and tensioned and all that. Interesting 🤔

[@damonmarshall01]

Thanks Stephen your advice is paramount! I'm currently learning Nirvana's Heart shaped box - plenty of double kicks @ 100bpm

[@rexc.fernandez8294]

Very good lesson my brother has

[@bradydyson65]

When the vid starts not with blazing fast doubles but with a montage of slow, methodical practice, and the channel is called "The Non Glamorous Drummer," I know this is actually a source I can trust!

[@sethsballs8479]

This has been a sticking point of mine. I recently got a DW 9000 kick pedal not really expecting it to improve but just wanted something durable and well built that I wouldn’t have to replace for many years. While it’s far nicer to play than my old 3k, as you’ve said in other videos good gear isn’t going to fix your issues! I’m really stuck at around 95 bpm once I get to 100 or more I have so much trouble muscling out those 16ths

[@michaelnapper4565]

Oh man, i forgot about Portishead. What great memories. Thanks!

[@rhetriver]

Great lesson. I have a pedal and practice pad under my desk. Whenever I'm sitting there (well just about whenever), I'm practicing my foot work.

[@darrenbatchelor2843]

me too!

[@OpaGrampz]

THX !!!🤓

[@cafe.cedarbeard]

Immigrant Song with heel down is a goal for me. This thing will definitely help! Also, the bouncy beats on the Portishead album from the 90's with Wandering Star and Sour Times, forgot the album name just now.

[@darrenbatchelor2843]

You play kick with heel down - is that your style? Can this be applied to heel up too. At the moment I play both ways but I'm not sure which is best for me interms of doubles. In a kick-drum conundrum!

[@christianbrc1087]

8:30 So, at this tempo the foot is only compensating for the friction of the pedal mechanism

[@rodrigorivera4679]

I think this works because you play heel down, in other words you use the ankle motion to get the strokes, by developing strenght and speed with just the ankle, you will get the results, but if someone play heel up, no matter how hard you play singles, it will never translate to better doubles...

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I would love to see a demonstration showing the difference between playing 16th note doubles as compared to playing a triplet pattern on the bass pedal. By this, I mean, with a 4/4 beat, your right hand is playing the quarter notes and your bass pedal is playing the Trip-Let pattern. One (high-hat) Trp-Let (bass pedsl)...Two (high-hat)...etc. I know that when I was learning this triplet pattern, inadequately described above, I had a hard time hearing and differentiating between the two and invariably slipped into playing 16th notes on the bass instead of the triplet beat. I am sure that I am not the only one who has had some difficulties mastering these two techniques. Thoughts?

[@latentsea]

Play 16th’s , Silent (rest) one note. Count “One e and ah”. Silence the “one” Hat on “e”. Bass on “and” and “ah”. The rest on “one” is key.

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I finally did learn the difference. I just think that an actual demonstration would be helpful, especially for beginners.

[@latentsea]

For sure, rob brown has great lessons, straight to the point with demonrations. Also yoyoka and John x. Stephen Taylor are awesome too as well as drumeo.

[@mikerussell911]

Every drummer who wants to be real. Try a Ludwig speed king.

[@latentsea]

12:30 doubles start

[@lioneltall7219]

First to watch Woohooo!!!

[@godofwar5000]

You win! Have some serotonin! :D proud of you, knew you could do it

[@maddo7192]

👏👏👏

[@brian96597]

Awkward temps like that I for some reason add accents, which makes it easier at least for me, but not always ideal during a song.

[@keithpratt1849]

Learning to play soft is paramount. It is unfortunate we cannot Nash away like we see many of our favorite drummers do. We can play loud with our even trying as our technique and strength improve. A lot better f gigs require lower volumes, even if you are jamming with a friend.

[@dtigue]

Tried following the link to get the pdf you are always talking about but no matter which of my email addresses (work, gmail, or iCloud) that I enter, the website says "Email seems invalid". Fix your site bro!

[@miguelpockets]

Stephen Clark is the Jesus of drumming.

[@thestagerocks]

In slippers no less.

[@pellepop100]

Too much talk. Too much repeating the same thing. I’d wish you could get to the point a little sooner

[@mentalframer]

Hi Stephen I sent a reply to an email I received from you that looked auto generated an I just wanted to ask a few questions about your courses. Is there an email address I can contact you at. Thanks