Top 10 Tips for Double Bass Drumming

Top 10 Tips for Double Bass Drumming :)
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[@66Samus]

Thanks so much for watching and I hope this video helps you!! :) Check out the QuietKick practice pad here: www.drumeo.com/drumshop/quietkick/

[@jigga2jones]

True Drummer ! I see the Capt Mo / FireBall and thats wasssup!

[@seanellis3921]

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@@seanellis3921 Don’t give any info, it’s a Bot Scam. Sorry bro, people are scandalous and it sucks they’re using Samus’s name

[@DrumeoOfficial]

We were getting questions about adding MIDI triggers to the QuietKick... and 66Samus beat us to it 😆. Thanks for the great video, Samus!

[@Conundrums._]

You can’t out trigger the god of triggers.

[@into.cassette]

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[@Pirustae]

That's a nice innovation, for those who can't afford a real bass/kick drum. like myself (*cries*)

[@FrankDag]

This is a completely different application for your product. Someone could use this as a foot switch with a Roland SPD-SX or Octopad in an electronic cocktail kit setting.

[@tatianawhittaker]

Is there anything Samus won't trigger. Lol.

[@spud69g]

I'm not even a drummer, let alone musician, but I stayed to watch the whole video. You sir are an awesome teacher.

[@66Samus]

Thank you so much!!!

[@nikren6088]

This is cool! You should get a pair of sticks, maybe a rubber pad. 🤘give it a lil whack sometime! 🤘joinus

[@Coastfog]

You're not a drummer *yet*

[@Hayley.a]

Same here. I don't play anything any more but I still watch guitar and drum videos lol

[@voxwah75]

@@Coastfog maybe he made the second best choice and became a bassplayer ;-)

[@prshess]

Thank you For cheering up my 14y/o son while he is very sick in the hospital. He loves you more than anything on KZbin. Getting him this early access has been totally worth it.

[@solberg0508]

Hope your kid gets well soon ❤❤

[@joelcheng813]

Hope your son recovers well!

[@esorelyk9817]

I hope your son gets better really soon!

[@keenman0403]

“Hey son…Samus said ‘sex’”

[@markusjuenemann]

All the best wishes to your son! Get well and then get drumming!

[@markehm941]

Dude I'm not a metal drummer but this is hella inspiring for drumming in general. All these tips can be taken to other genres as well. Nice

[@bladelazoe]

Practicing to a metronome and practicing at speeds just outside your comfort zone is sooooooo important man. I remember being stuck 150-165 bpm until I started doin small bursts at 170, felt all the muscles tightening up and burning. Then after awhile you gain the strength to control that speed and you repeat. Doesn’t happen fast but that’s how you do it!

[@christophermontez5889]

that is the way to do it my friend! works for guitar and bass too.cheers!

[@jessenoneofyobussines7560]

Bass was way easier to learn i find. With drumming im like stuck at the same speed with my doubles.

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

any tips for switching from full leg motion to ankles? it throws everything off when I try to go to ankles.

[@bladelazoe]

@@insertmetalusernamehere I ran into the problem too, the the thing with ankle motion is you can't do it at slow speeds as it naturally wants to go fast. Practice the ankle motion in the 150-165 range. Just get used to the 'bounce' motion if you will. It took me quite awhile to get used to the motion in order to control it. Do small bursts at first, like maybe 3's or 4's or 5's. Then gradually try to extend that so your playing just a little bit longer. Another one you could do, practice going from 8th notes to 16th bursts then back to 8th notes again but do that exercise for 3-5 mins. The switch from leg to ankle motion, at least when learning it is very frustrating at first. But you'll get the hang of it eventually.

[@Coastfog]

Yeah those "foot in the water" bursts are what always push me over the edge, like giving my body a heads up of what's to come.

[@kiddynamite3931]

Dude, I just got into double bass, and your videos are not only inspiring, but funny as hell. Your playing is great, as are your lessons.

[@66Samus]

thank you dude!!

[@friskthewaffle7672]

Just wanted to say, even though I'm a guitarist.. I finally started playing the drums for the first time last week. It felt so natural! Watching all of your live streams and videos gave me a huge head start with learning. I can't thank you enough broski!

[@SCARFACE69247]

Welcome to the dark side!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Welcome back from the dark side.

[@frankburdodrums8984]

@@SCARFACE69247 Haha!!! I swear I did not see this first.

[@friskthewaffle7672]

Oh shucks! Y'all making me blush teehee. 😊🤘

[@friskthewaffle7672]

@66samus 4 weeks into drums now. I can now play south of heaven! 🤘🤓🤘 the obsession for more cowbell is real

[@johnathonandreadis7906]

I think you are great at teaching. My attention span is that of a hummingbird and you’ve kept me intrigued throughout your video. Bravo sir. Bravo. Thank you!!

[@66Samus]

haha thank you dude!!!

[@Employee00765]

I agree my attention span is as sho

[@dawgy6813]

@@Employee00765 so short you didnt finnish this comment?

[@VesselForHonor]

@@dawgy6813yea😂😂

[@ObedAkhtar]

now it's the first drum teaching video after years that I learned something.

[@pete7wiggy]

This was definitely the most helpful double bass tutorial video I’ve come across. I’ve been drumming for almost 20 years but double bass has always been my weak spot so I just avoided it and veered away from metal. Now that I’m actually starting slow and building my technique and muscle memory gradually, I’m starting to feel much more comfortable and seeing some results. Thanks!

[@Macario_Macareno]

For me, this has been one of the best not 'how to learn' videos, but definitely 'how to teach' videos i have ever seen! Your dedication and patience, the precise words and phrases to account exactly what you mean is what makes it the perfect Samus HOW TO video. Thanks for sharing your immense knowledge, Sam! The real reason why we all love you

[@EvanFMusic]

Even as a drums teacher/percussionist I love his videos not only for me but also what could possibly be implemented for students as well

[@ArtOfDrummingHQ]

Bro!!! You're the best. I'm looking to improve my double bass playing and chanced upon your video. Also I love it that you mentioned the part about over-practicing. And it's humbling to think an insane metal drummer like you also gets those injuries you're saying. Cheers Samus, thank you so much for the video!

[@Aguywithsticks]

ive played drums and stopped for years. this is always my mental wall. just you making this video means alot sir.

[@YnseSchaap]

Same here. Start playing again next week after ten years 😁

[@delorean_5982]

I love how whenever samus is drumming he looks like he’s having the time of his life its so beautiful

[@slandadrums]

Already one of the best double bass tips vids out there - and it's only been up for two days! The note on not overpracticing is something every drummer needs to hear. Damn dude, this is so good

[@66Samus]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ThaBeatConductor]

Learned the "don't over practice" rule with guitar. Hard to practice when one can barely put pressure on a string without tons of pain in the finger tips due to lack of callous.

[@e-train765]

Or if your wrists are one downstroke away from falling off

[@headbusser1337]

no matter what anybody says i feel like u can over practice riffs and stuff too. like i have formed so many bad habits from playing the same stuff over and over and over

[@pryingopenmythirdeye1830]

Sounds like if you practiced more than you would have callous...

[@pryingopenmythirdeye1830]

It's amazing how no one after 10 days saw any issues with this comment

[@ThaBeatConductor]

@@pryingopenmythirdeye1830 Well when first starting to play guitar if one plays too much one will just end up with cut finger tips. Are you really so dense? Obviously after some time it isn't an issue but at the start one has to take it slow. Can't practice if ones fingers are bleeding.

[@hellgrinder2148]

The over practice one is the most important. Was practicing every day at some point and at reached a phase where i was starting to lose speed and shit and that fucked me up. Recently due to school and other things that have occured i have been at a very bad mental state and hadn't played for like a month or so. Sat behind the kit for the first time in a month and god fucking damn i managed to play lucifer incestus, once upon the cross, some morbid angel songs and in general *fast as fuck shit* i used to not be able to even touch. Take breaks, long ones if needed, its very beneficial.

[@DonChillum]

That combo of feet and hands at 13:24 had a psychedelic effect on my mind, it looks completely insane on a big screen. A great testament to how CONSISTENT you are. And that's why you're a great teacher, I can not stand when the beat is off and no one acknowledges it, it grinds my brain. But when you don't overstep your abilites I can really take in what you say and believe in it. Been looking for a video on doubles that I can take in for all my life, today I finally found it. Thank you! You reignited my creative flame!

[@TheDeadmandillon]

Awesome educational video Samus! You also have a good point when you say to have a little fun with songs you enjoy listening to... Especially with the slower paced ones too.

[@TupDigital]

Raspberry Beret by Prince is a nice easy jog for double bass groove.... Throw in some 32nd note rolls on the feet here and there.

[@Coastfog]

I can't overstate what a huge game changer working on my weak side was lately. I'm still at the beginning but it improved *everything* , consistency, tightness, speed. I literally feel a change in my body and how I perceive it, as my weak left side gets stronger and more confident. Weird experience. I spend at least a quarter of practice on just improvising grooves, leading with the weak side, doing everything that feels wrong until it starts to feel right. Rudiments also helped immensely with both hands and feet.

[@j.son_01]

Samus, you are an indispensable WEALTH of drum knowledge, skill, feel, approach, (add more here), to the WORLD drumming community. I’m not going to sob story and all, but I was a drummer from age 12 to about 10 years ago, age 33. Metal and Jazz by the end of my playing, go figure it was those two styles right?! Anyway, I was born with a neurological disorder that of course progresses as I age. And at first it was just severe pain in my spine, like the whole spine not just my low back or tailbone from a shitty throne. That progressed into limb dysfunction, arms and legs (which ended my drumming) then into losing my hand dexterity (which ended my art career). Long story long, I basically lost my ability physically (not mentally) to continue my arts and career. Which were teaching art and drumming. Now I’m locked in a battle with the state since 2017 suing them for wrongful denial of assistance because the paralysis, by itself, should have qualified me for disability assistance. So I literally vicariously live through the artists I follow and admire. And being a drummer and teacher and metal as fu_k, you are quite the continuing bright spot in the arts that have faded out in my life and I needed to say thank you. Being unable financially to become a member of yours, I didn’t know if you’d see this or whatever, but Goddamnit I’m still putting this out there! So Samus, Thank You for just being you and sharing it with the world. You help cheer me up and it is apparent you do so for a lot of people. You are an amazing artist, and one of my favorite drummers of all time. PS, as soon as my attorneys and I successfully sue the state and I do win my case appeal judgment and I start getting disability assistance, I WILL be becoming a paying member of yours. Thanks Again! j

[@j.son_01]

😳 …he saw it!!!

[@danielmantell3084]

I started here and come back to watch this intermittently on my journey to double bass. Still suck but getting better, and the more I learn the more I get out of this. Thanks man.

[@and3_mik520]

Literally got my double-kick pedal a few weeks ago, this video couldn't have come out at a better time. Thanks Champ!

[@marlonm.751]

i got it 4 days ago ^^

[@Knaeckekarl]

After about 17 years of playing (with few amounts of practice) I got a double bass paddle for christmas and even without that my plan is to practice every day i‘m home in the next year and i‘m really stoked. Thanks for this video really gave me some nice pointers and also affirmed me in continuing my rudiments with feet.

[@JS-zz8il]

This is by far the best advice for any drummer wanting to improve foot chops!! Thank you so much for breaking it down. Another practice that I like to do to separate my feet is the hand-foot simultaneous hits, but with opposite limbs. (ie: L hand and R foot hit same notes)

[@jamesl1153]

I’ve never played the drums ever, nor do I plan to but I watch your videos because you crack me up. Love the energy and the guidance you give my guy! Thanks for sharing your time.

[@66Samus]

thank you so much James!!

[@Utcheeow]

One of the best teachers out there, a hell of a drummer and a funny guy: thank you Samus, I have improved a lot my techniques even because you were there teaching what we really need to know in a simple, enjoyable and thorough way . Cheers from Italy🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!! cheers from Canada :)

[@Peter_1986]

Finally someone who actually gives detailed instructions, instead of just giving a brief summary and showing 3 seconds of double bass action.

[@michaeldrums3190]

This is the best double bass lesson on KZbin, very thorough and detailed 👌...totally awesome!

[@ctrlartdel]

The using not primary leg tip was crazy awesome! I am ambidextrous, right left-handed but do everything else right handed. With that tip I learned I can use my left leg better for the main kick drum. I can immediately double bass thanks to that!

[@326vince]

Have to give you much credit! You’re not just an exellent drummer,but you teach at a level that’s going to help so many people! The world of drumming is a better place because of musicians like you. I don’t play really much anymore. I play a little guitar and bass as well. Guess I’m just getting tired an old. But man,God bless you and your method of helping and teaching! I’m subscribing cause you’re amazing. Thanks

[@66Samus]

wow, thank you so so much!!

[@326vince]

@@66Samus you’re quite welcome. This is a little jam I did by myself. I’m nowhere in your league but I have fun on my instruments. Bass and guitar where fun. Drums too. But I play a loose style. I’d love to practice more and record some of my stuff. Wrote a lot in the Metal years I had. If u get time an can listen cool, an if u do listen an have tips I’d listen for advice. Anyway,thanks. God bless! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4Spm3Vsi6qLq9E

[@eyeofbass]

This man’s style and attitude are a blessing. Good human. Great musician. ☺️

[@Demanufactur3r]

If I may add another tip: write out your drumpatterns in notes. Write each foot/bass drum as a separate instrument, this will give you some insights into what foot should play which notes. Especially if you've played with a single bass drum and only one pedal, as then you are used to having the right foot do the off-beat hits as well. Writing some patterns out will help you see when each individual foot should be playing (usually right on-beat and left off-beat) and should help out spreading the work load between both feet, making the difference in control between them smaller too. No need to write entire songs, just some parts or specific patterns should do the trick.

[@dalejairus4528]

àa

[@Yashkakakashkaa]

no bro,

[@keithbarnes9419]

I have just started playing double bass. I have just been alternating (except for paradiddle patterns) is this an incorrect technique?

[@chewtoy1107]

@@keithbarnes9419 actually imo at least i find alternating every hit potentially better practice than only alternating for fast stuff, but it just kinda depends. I do feel like I wish I had started that earlier though, as if you get used to only alternating bass drums for fast stuff, it gets harder imo to play certain polyrhythms and rudiments and such So I'd say you're good/ on the right track. But again it just kinda depends. Do what makes sense for the beat/song

[@fuge511]

@@keithbarnes9419 its ok to alternate 8th notes when starting out. the eveness between left and right foot needs to be developed... but at somepoint you must play 16th notes and higher subdivisions, which will requre more speed from each indivual foot. so having good 8th notes with one foot will be important.. but it depends on your drum progress

[@michaelhiggason1626]

I really like your drum teaching. I’m 67 years old and started playing drums again. You are and awesome drummer thank you for sharing your teaching

[@Philtoid]

This was one the most enjoyable double bass tutorials ive ever seen. Your comedy and technical knowledge is spot on. 🤘🏻

[@CorbettWittenbach]

Just moved from apartment life to buying my first home and I can now play drums again for the first time in years. This video has really helped me square myself away again. Particularly the tip about spring tension. I had my pedals adjusted way too tight for my current abilities. Thanks for all you do.

[@Grindhead_Jim]

Oh-ho-hoooooo YURRRRRRRRRR best DB tutorial ever. Practical, accessible advice.

[@101rockman]

It finally clicked for me today after giving up on double pedal for 8 years. Could never crack above 140bpm and after tackling it again watching your video I was able to get to 200bpm. Thank you my guy!

[@Professor_MemesSquad]

As someone who plays in a string orchestra, I'm very confident in saying that I have no idea why I'm watching this

[@siccis7110]

searching this gem for a very very long time, finally there's someone who tackled the whole double bass thing 👌

[@blacklion401]

I’m new to drumming and heel up feels so weird to me. Love your videos, thanks for all the tips. And as a guitar player for 30 years I definitely agree, play to a click!!!

[@behemoths_bff3220]

As someone whos has been playing for around 8 years on and off with no double bass once i stepped up to it my left foot was so uncoordinated and still kinda is and this video gave me alot of things to help work on to get better so thanks bro

[@gregbromley152]

Awesome content Samus, as always. Thanks so much for the lesson. Your teaching style is pretty righteous. Stay groovy.

[@CraigParr-wm8os]

Man so very helpful.2 brain hemorrhages I lost alot of my abilities so I'm going in harder ,I've started playing double bass about 6 months now and thanks to you doubles are coming along nicely and exercising with rudiments at 130 bpm slowly but surely.thanks so much for this vid.

[@SillyViking1]

Hell yeah, playing to Rammstein is great. Great way to get tight and also get more creative Love it

[@hermanoff7520]

double bass sounds so satisfying, but to make it satisfying this video is great for it

[@zombies418]

I think a really good song to practice getting used double bass is the intro to Dream Theater-Under a Glass Moon. It’s fairly slow and only uses 4 16th notes. It gets you used to bringing the left foot in and out and if you aren’t the best at double bass you don’t have to worry about fast 16th note runs. Just getting a solid group of 4 16ths

[@itsmyguitar]

Being a guitar player who likes to tinker with drums, I really, really enjoyed this.

[@brandonblount5909]

I certainly needed this because I'm getting new pedals soon (Pearl Redline double bass) and on my current pedals I'm popcorn so thank you Samus, sex

[@laynenadon9694]

I've been drumming now for 30+yrs and I learn something from you every day. Ohhhhh Yurrrrr😄SeX!!!🤘😎🤘

[@justinwearn620]

Plleeaasseee make a quote shirt that just says "You Can't Poop Without Peeing" - 66Samus lol

[@WarmasterSidious]

Dude, this was sooooo helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. Turns out I was doing almost all the wrong things. Even adjusting my seat height helped my doubles SOOO much. You're the best thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@timothycjtimothy3145]

I never thought that one day Jesus will teach me to play drum bit. But now it helped.. btw is this heaven?

[@davidciscwhite8994]

Great lesson for us OLD TIMERS. WHO PLAYED DBL KICK. IN THE 70S..not much variety in those days.. Not many DRUMMERS played dbl in those days..so we have to relearn the muscle memory from so many yrs of playing a certain way.. This will definitely help with my technique and stamina when going FASTER..THANKS SOO MUCH.

[@ruskasielu6261]

"for me it's about 180-200". This dude's sweet spot is many drummer's max speed. And then people wonder how he gets so fast...

[@RSProduxx]

and next thing you hear him say is "I suck, I can´t play it with both".. mhm..yeah... you suck, totally... :P

[@FlameFlowe1337]

The best advice that I ever got when playing with a metronome and this works for any instrument is to accent the 1ste note of the metronome. You can very clearly hear it in oldschool metal guitar where the first note is accented every 4th/8th note if its continues alternate picking. This will help you build the pulse of the song but I found that it will also help me to unconsciously keep track of where in the beat/rhythm I am.

[@Jammin0321]

Even though this video hasn't even been out a year I come back to it often, especially if I find myself not knowing what I should practice, thank you Samusss👌🤘

[@lobbyrobby]

I knew Jesus would come back someday. However, I thought he'd save the world and not be teaching us drum lessons lol.

[@darvish2012]

I'm a piano and euphonium player. All of these tips are great. You sir, are a true teacher (AND FREAKING HILARIOUS)!

[@burnerbuckingham3780]

dear mother dear father

[@omsteve4761]

What is this hell you have put me through

[@KitWriter]

Kudos to you for not quantizing your audio track and keeping the human element. Outstanding, brother. I hate when it sounds like the drums are computer programmed.

[@66Samus]

thank you for appreciating this :)

[@jaybberwocky]

Easily the best tutorial maker I've seen yet. High quality, hilarious, and concise. Love your work my dude! Lines up with everything I've been learning so far. Found your video on the Donner electric kit when I was shopping for my first drum set last year. Have played music since I was young but never had the means to learn drums (cost/noise restrictions etc). With so many advancements in electronic kits, I felt it was time to take the leap! Happy to say I've made leaps and bounds from where I was, and I already apply a few of these practice techniques to my regular drumming (Haven't gotten to double kick status yet, just trying to get myself steeped in the basics and being consistent). Took a bit of a break over Christmas because it gets stupid hot in summer here but I've been back on it during winter on my days off and I'm having a blast! I'll generally start with some slow and fast rudiments, then run through a playlist of songs I love to drum to, and maybe even end it by improvising on a track I've not played to yet. Thank you again for your fantastic content and resources! Rock the fuck on \m/ >.< \m/

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!!!

[@kevinhamilton9920]

Great video dude. I'm the A hole you mentioned that started by playing as fast as I could. I basically hit a wall speed wise and can't play slow for crap. I got two speeds which is fast and faster and no creative alternates what so ever. I'm going over fundamentals now and this helped a lot. Thanks Han Brolo.

[@RSJ69]

I landed here after watching a drummer reaction video. I'm not a drummer, but I also watched the entire video and you, sir, are an excellent teacher. LOVE the hair, and I love the little funny parts you add to the session.

[@ashgelato9815]

you’re like a drum wizard. thank you sm bro i been wanting to switch genres and that means im gonna have to learn a double kick 😂 metal seems so fun

[@michaelfedder7070]

Your problem is that you take yourself way too seriously. Omg, the most enjoyable, informative video I have watched on double bass. Okay, so I've only watched two, but I'm fairly certain I'm spoiled for life. Awesome. Thank you.

[@pernicious001]

Thank you bearded drummer jesus, this gave me a new perspective on practice. Hopefully ill be able to join a band again as soon as i get out of the army.

[@titokhoury]

2minutes in the vid and I already consider you a legend. Love the energy!

[@66Samus]

you are too kind lol, thank you

[@panplayer]

Dude, your playing touch is fantastic. I see so many playing as hard as they possibly can, and into the drum…all the time. Fantastic!

[@justicaralaric3828]

After over 20+ years I'm just now trying Learn double lol started 7 now 29 lol. The hilarious discovery was how fast my left leg gets tired compared to the right. Lotta work to do 😂

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

I played quite a bit of drums through middle and high school but only played punk rock so I was kind of anti-double pedal. Now I’m 40 and just bought drums and am focusing on developing my double kick technique. This video is helping quite a bit.

[@wade258]

I don’t even play drums or ever plan to, but I watch every one of your videos!! You’re very enjoyable to watch and love your knowledge and passion!

[@NotPhly]

when building a new skill, heres what i do. I get the basics in my head and memorized pretty well. Then I don't practice that skill for a few days to let it "marinate" in my mind. Then I come back more familiar with what I learned, It's weird but it works.

[@LuGer212]

now THIS is an awesome video. I'm a drummer for, I don't know I guess it's 20 years now, but with a lot of _time during the pandemic, not playing and practicing_ ... feeling that need to get behind the kit again, remembering a fake image of "how good I was, how easy it was, how natural it felt" just to realize - with no exercise, there's still gonna be a result; but I didn't like it and I'll continue to not like it until I get back to the basics. and then the hairy drum lord comes along and drops a video easily accessible for everyone: my day enjoyment is unmeasurable and my day has been made.

[@TheTexican05]

This tutorial is worth its weight in gold. Thank you, Samus! 🙌 🥁

[@cravingglory]

So welcome right now! I just ordered a larger bass drum and my first double kick pedals for my electronic kit so I can finally get off my butt and learn double kick! Thanks for the lessons my man!

[@66Samus]

hell yeah dude!! thank YOU have fun with the double kicks :)

[@1289AUstIN]

At 13:25 I swear I started seeing stars and got an uncontrollable urge to go blast some disgustingly heavy downtuned chugs. That bass/snare combo really got me going

[@alexharris-ui4ss]

I'm actually a deathcore vocalist and i can't play drums but i fucking love your videos man. You're such a fun metal head is hard not to love you

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!!

[@weltenschmerz]

I started playing drums a few month ago and now i got my double bass kick pedals as well. Such an awesome video, not only for double bass drumming but in general for learning drums ! Thanks!

[@syndramoon]

Spring Tension and Seat Height were the two main things that I got absurdly wrong, thank you for the dummy-proof expaination mate 10/10

[@jessetarr2771]

I replaced the springs on my iron cobras with really thick ones from the hardware store once.. Helped with the speed, but there was a little bounce back on the single kick parts. A wise drumming master you are Samus!!!

[@neptunesgold1216]

Just getting back into drumming after 15 year hiatus. This is the missing link of what I needed to hear. My last life changing Double bass lesson was tommy aldridge double bass workout VHS. You're awesome love you bro just liked and subscribed🦶🦶😉

[@66Samus]

that is awesome dude, I hope you're having fun!! :) thank you so much for the sub!!!!!

[@TwoGunToast]

I knew at least 50% of this from drum lessons as a kid (i just had terrible practice ethic as a kid lolz) but i also needed the other 50% of new info/advice. Im getting back into drumming and needed a crash course on this. Thanks man.

[@C.D.Percussion]

Honestly the best Double Bass Drum video out there! No "hacks", BS or crazy things/techniques that only would only work for a handfull of people. Ps. Rammstein is some of the best music to practice to IMHO. I always practice double strokes to their music and I have goten compliments when performing (and get hired just to do) a very common snare solo in the military (aka Tapto, The signal for "end of night") that's basically just doubles speeding up.

[@Enviyatar777]

I'm getting back to drumming after 20 years... I love the way you teach and the fact you leave bottles behind you. Did I also notice DAoC. I assume that it's on Midgard side with those buffs. Great job! You have great happy feet!

[@reubenk7331]

Damn, that was such a freaking good video! I gave up drums years ago, and never got to buy double bass pedals. Now that I am getting back into it, I had no idea what I was doing. Thank you so much for this content! I can't wait to check out more on this channel 🙂

[@66Samus]

cheers my dude :) thank you!

[@reubenk7331]

@@66Samus Heck yeah! Thank you 🙂 Your videos are fun, but not too wild, and very informative!

[@nixneato]

16:40 - Haha, gotta love the Marthyn reference. Awesome video Sam, loved it, thanks for this!

[@RyoCanCan]

These are 100% solid points. I had to practice a lot to get my heeltoe triplet feel going, but it's just a must. Control always goes ahead.

[@frankkalejo8809]

My first time seeing this guy . Absolutely hilarious and a fantastic drummer.

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!!!

[@rettmer]

Very cool video on how to play double bass. I especially liked the overpractice part- you have to put in the hard work to develop your muscles, but always remember that the results comes when you're resting, so why not put in regular resting days in your practice schedule

[@vr4nin953]

Your humor is awesome and to just have that laughter while I practice is soothing and helps me to perfect. A+ brotha

[@jasoncecala757]

That was a really awesome tutorial! I always tap my legs when I listen to music and I've been told that I should drum. I think this is something I want to do. And I will use all your videos to make that happen.

[@lokinslawomir0793]

You seem like such a cool genuine dude and I appreciate that a lot when watching your content. Thank you man 🤙

[@LuisCastillo-rt5nk]

crazy I was looking for double bass tips a couple days ago and thought “man, it’d be great if Sam did a tutorial on his technique and tips for improving double bass”, as always great video Samus!

[@MotoHeadS.F.]

Best double bass learning /practice techniques I've ever watched I can honestly say. Well done sir!

[@doomslayerd]

the quiet kicks might be the one and only video sponsor that i might buy

[@Tesserex]

I played drums throughout high school (pretty much a Metallica cover band) and was decent, but I stopped playing for a long time. I'm now 36 and want to get back into it. This is one of the first videos I'm watching to help get back on track. My biggest issue is that I'm lefty, so although my right foot does most of the work, my left foot really wants to lead in double bass patterns. I need to pretty much train from scratch on how to do right foot leading. Though I do have an advantage that I'm sort of ambidextrous in more complex foot patterns. Off to practice! Thanks for the great tips!

[@drmher]

Ah yes! Seamus you’re the second person to describe how to use and envision playing the foot board like “bouncing a basketball”. It was a shining light moment for me lol 😂 yrs ago. 👍🏾

[@nephibisgaard1452]

Great in depth video. I really like how you gave attention to proper technique with the throne.