To anyone who's just starting out with double bass, understand that it's pretty much a completely separate component of drumming that's going to take months; just to get comfortable. Don't get discouraged just keep going!
Thanks for that man! It really drives me nuts that it often doesn't work! And sometimes it's not easy to stay motivated. One day it works out well, the other day it drives me crazy.
yes and its very important that when you train each foot seperatly, you need to build some core muscles to keep your balance while playing with both feer at the same time.
I stopped drumming for about 4 years and just got back for 2 years now, I've been doing some demoing and recording and I realized this is the spot I need to work on again. And seeing how the situation is unfolding I'm starting to get pressured on going live again soon. This video is a gem, thank you for this man. Your passion comes accross your videos. 🤘
Happy new year friends! one thing I wanted to mention is to start all of these exercises at 60bpm and build from there! You got this! 🤘🏽 🚨 DBO Academy IS OPEN NOW! Join here before spots fill up! 👉 bit.ly/DBO-Academy
My favourite thing about professional musicians is how easy and effortless they make their art look. Their skills and effort so incredible you don't see decades of practice and struggles.
Hey Gabe! With the new year, thank you for making dbo. It’s for real one of the best online schools I’ve ever been in! All the awesome lessons helped me grow a ton in 2020 behind the kit!
Greetings from Thailand! Thank you so much for sharing the techniques. As a music teacher, I learned a lot from you. Looking forward to more tips from you.
So I practiced this once and already feel more confident in my kick speed - I had to start the drill off without the snare and only do the kick drum every other quarter beat then adding to every quarter beat then adding the snare…. I’ve only managed to work on the 1st exercise but already such a huge improvement, it now feels like okay this can be possible if I work on it thank you so much!!!
Helpful lessons. I started to play 2 years ago and I struggle with the slide technique. Heel-toe technique seems to be easier for me but I really want to learn the slides.
You don't need to use the slide technique to go fast. For example, George Kollias, an extreme metal drummer who can play very fast blast beats with only one foot (°_°), uses what he calls the modern version of the heel up technique. Other great drummers use different techniques (heel toe, swivel, and so on). If you feel the heel toe technique works better for you, just go for it.
This is great plan. First time I've seen a layout like this. I've always struggled with control and bigger movements on my pedals. One thing that help was just move foot up and down at full flex. Do it over and over for me it helps build the connection I guess. For double guys do both feet get that flex. My opinion if your not loose and relaxed you are never going to be fast and have that endurance. This is something I wish I learned 15 years ago. Hahaha.
Great VDO, my kick speed and control has improved a lot just after 2 day exercise! By the way, I have created another exercise for triple-kick paddle on "1 e &" and "& a 1" (alternate 4 bar each) which is very helpful to me. Thanks so much!!!
just wanted to say that your lessons have been by far the best exercises that i could take from youtube. simple yet effective exercises. I'm starting to play again after a year + break and these were the exact exercises i was looking for. By the way, so cool how far you have come in just a year. Big i prevail fan as well ;)
Funny how I (Mainly guitarist, have been playing drums on the side for a couple of years) kinda learned just as much about how to improve my guitar practice routine as I did my drum routine XD Awesome as always Gabe!
Hey Gabe, I’ve been commenting a lot on your vids (I’m just tryna get better). I have a few questions for exercises, 1. How do I improve arm speed around the kit. 2. How do I improve hand speed. 3. Do you have tips for double pedal food coordination? Thanks! I love your vids and hopefully if you’re guys tour with INK, PR, 5FDP gets rescheduled, I’m coming!!
I bought my first kit(no music experience/playing atall) from a pawn shop!!! 6pc mapex studio blonde. A horrible and very very old pearl double kick petal. Wayyyyyy more than I needed, but the price was wayyy good. So I started on a double. Which in the long run really didn't help me. It created bad habits. So as I played on a drum pad, even pillows I worked my hands and realized hey I need to do this on the double as well. So I spent time only using my non-dominant foot and it worked beautifully
Thankyou! I got it, where my double bass technique lag behind now... it is the Double strokes on my feet, I have a hard time of coordinating that without going nuts. Got something to practice for the forseeable future! I can do 1/16 note singles over 4/4 beat at 120bpm easy, but for the life of me I cat go double strokes for 60 bpm, I need to slow the FFFFF down for the next few months...
Can’t wait to try this I can’t seem to get the kick drum fast enough for a song (and it only happens twice in the whole song) I’m working on - this is so helpful I’m going to give it a try (seems like it’ll never happen but we will see)
Awesome video thank you for posting this. I just started getting back into playing again. I’ve been on sabbatical for quite some time, and I lost some of my dexterity especially in my feet. I’m looking forward to trying these exercises. Thank you 👍🏻😊
I think Gabe showed just how talented and great he is when he did the RdavidR prank video track. He can sure play. Just pure musicality and emotion. What Weckl would call intent behind every note. It just set him apart, that prank video. Blew em' away. They never had a chance.
@@DrumBeatsOnline you put your name to the test. Legendary stuff. Professionals play what fits the track. Others play like drum teachers. And some just overplay like silly. But Artists like Gabe take musical risks and bring the track to another level. To anyone reading this go and check out Gabe's playing on the rdavidr prank video and be amazed. Cheers to ya Gabe
Gabe, watch this: Odyssey of Double Bass Drumming by George Kollias. He released something similar around 15 years ago on DVD, it went through a 16 week program where you're taught different patters and foot techniques to improve overall speed and accuracy. I did that course over 16 weeks and I can guarantee anyone who does it, their double kick speed will go up to 240BPM 16th notes if you add RGB light strips to the bottom of the pedals.
Happy New year friend ,, we need more , I'm in West Africa all the way to Ghana ,, as you can see I'm enjoying your practice here ,, and I know this year will be my year to learn everything you put here' ,, May God help everyone here to get the tactics well 👉🙏🙏❤️❤️
I ALWAYS want to make sure I'm giving you value. If I'm not helping you get better at drums, then I'm not doing my job well. Of course DBO Academy is the ultimate way that I can provide value and progress to my students, but even if I'm going to tell you about that resource I want to make sure you are learning something along the way. Thanks for watching my friend!
Very informative and on point. I really like this channel. The only thing that slightly bugs me is having to rewind and try and play along with him. Just as I’m about to get it down he switched it up on me. I wish they could just do like 1-2 minute loops of the practice so you could practice that shtuff
@@DrumBeatsOnline yeah, man! You're a great educator and player! I appreciate and respect your insights and wisdom greatly! Happy new year, and happy drumming!
I barely keep my foot on the pedal , my toes are right at the bottom of the pedal and I'm able to rebound in quads with only two kicks by using just my toes , but I also experiment with sounds especially my sticks too I've got sticks that I've wrapped in electrical tape to muffle the sound of the stick too ,makes them heavier, not sure if it's the best sound but it also helps with not breaking , nylon sticks are cheap enough ...
For people on diferent techniques, there are others interesting techniques outhere on RUclips for people who have diferent techniques and experience or curiosity from Stan Bicknel, Larnell, Anika, Eric moore, Thomas Priedgen, Cobus and J moffet. Remember to test spring tension and angle of the beater. Those adjustments could make your playing more confortable. Amd also, consistensy is key. This lesson from Gabe is awesome too, very hard exercises. We just have to be patient and practice regularly.
Thank you So much sir, for your great and great awesome lesson well I have learned a lot ideas from your DVR beats it was amazing while playing this beats it'd cool
Dude I just got turned onto this channel. Your DBO site is Legit. I hope to get a spot soon. I'm a 40s guy getting into rock band after a long time off. Gonna do some free courses on your site. Loved this Bass lesson. Would love this full Bass lesson...
Maybe a stupid question, but if you want to do three (or more) kicks after each other do you go Left Right Left or Left Middle Right? Can't really tell from the video. 😅
gabe thanks alot for these lessons. alot of your content straight up speaks to me and the issues i am dealing with on the set. the drum rutt videos you did helped alot and its so true it was a feeling i had for like 4/5 years but now i know how to address it thanks to you and your awesome channel (great editing) very unique .big thumps up always for you and all these beautiful ideas and lessons you are incorperating . whats funny is been working on my triplets on the bass pedal and you just posted a video about foot technique. you are really speaking to us drummers through your channel. thanks again man !!!
Hello everyone! Im a multi instrumebtalist, and now a starter drummer... Could anyone tell me which would be the best kick technique to emulate Nicko McBrain's Gallops (The Trooper, Sun And Steel, etc)? Thank you all very much! :)
Nice video, I've been doing something similar to this (and just playing Immigrant song over and over again) but minus the tabata for my left foot, which I will definitely start doing now
Love it! It sounds familiar tho, but yeah, sure some lessons are the same but educators and teachers just gives some flavaa to it; dunno if you have watched the korean highschool kids on drums? their drum battle are great.
Not sure how I got back out of the basement after doing the tabata with both feet, but I'm quite positive I might not be able to do the exercise again tomorrow..or the day after for that matter.
I'd just add that for doubles in leg I'd better play 4s on a hihat, not 8s. So the mistakes in legs would be heard much better. And it's way harder than it might seem)
i'm looking at pillar 3 with the triple kick. what technique should i use for that? for doubles he uses slide technique but i can't tell if he continues this for the triples. what about the quads?
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Pillar 1: Technique 2:15
- doubles displacement exercise 2:56
Pillar 2: Control 4:03
Pillar 3: Muscle Development 5:03
Pillar 4: Endurance 6:50
5 mins, 5 days a week, 30 days
Thanks!
I’d rather not be a p* and do 30 mins a day for a week
A real hero!
So Helpful, thanks brother..!
@@503music6this not how learning works
To anyone who's just starting out with double bass, understand that it's pretty much a completely separate component of drumming that's going to take months; just to get comfortable. Don't get discouraged just keep going!
Thanks for that man! It really drives me nuts that it often doesn't work! And sometimes it's not easy to stay motivated. One day it works out well, the other day it drives me crazy.
yes and its very important that when you train each foot seperatly, you need to build some core muscles to keep your balance while playing with both feer at the same time.
I practice every week a day. And each time I skipped i suffer so much on next practice.. I am kinda discouraged, because heel up kill me with double.
Good
Yes yes yes and that moving one side to another is way to much work u can double hit without all the extra s
I stopped drumming for about 4 years and just got back for 2 years now, I've been doing some demoing and recording and I realized this is the spot I need to work on again. And seeing how the situation is unfolding I'm starting to get pressured on going live again soon. This video is a gem, thank you for this man. Your passion comes accross your videos. 🤘
A 4 year gap? How did that happen
Happy new year friends! one thing I wanted to mention is to start all of these exercises at 60bpm and build from there! You got this! 🤘🏽
🚨 DBO Academy IS OPEN NOW! Join here before spots fill up! 👉 bit.ly/DBO-Academy
Yah Happy New year friend , I know this year will be my year to cheat you well 😀👍👍
Please how am I gonna get it here,, when the time reach ,, I'm in Ghana here enjoying your studio ,, please can I get a link 🙏
His channel feels so friendly 🤗
Dude you are covering everything in this series and I can already see how practical this is. You are doing a great job keep up the awesome work
So glad you are enjoying it!!
@@DrumBeatsOnline I always enjoy your videos man
@@drew_the_drummer ME AS WELL KEEP IT UP
My favourite thing about professional musicians is how easy and effortless they make their art look. Their skills and effort so incredible you don't see decades of practice and struggles.
The secret is the Nike's, right
😂😂
And especially thatmodel :-)
I've to buy 😂😂
Bahahah..... Love when my Nike Shocks improved my jump man...... How bout them ol'school pump ups!
What Nike’s are those?
Hey Gabe! With the new year, thank you for making dbo. It’s for real one of the best online schools I’ve ever been in! All the awesome lessons helped me grow a ton in 2020 behind the kit!
Elijah! I'm so happy to hear that my friend and SO happy to have you in the #DBOFamily!
Greetings from Thailand! Thank you so much for sharing the techniques. As a music teacher, I learned a lot from you. Looking forward to more tips from you.
Sometimes I feel like you can read through my mind because I've struggled alot with this one 😂😂
🔮🔮 Happy to help!
Love how you introduced burst training concepts into this. Great job dude!
So I practiced this once and already feel more confident in my kick speed - I had to start the drill off without the snare and only do the kick drum every other quarter beat then adding to every quarter beat then adding the snare…. I’ve only managed to work on the 1st exercise but already such a huge improvement, it now feels like okay this can be possible if I work on it thank you so much!!!
Helpful lessons. I started to play 2 years ago and I struggle with the slide technique. Heel-toe technique seems to be easier for me but I really want to learn the slides.
You don't need to use the slide technique to go fast. For example, George Kollias, an extreme metal drummer who can play very fast blast beats with only one foot (°_°), uses what he calls the modern version of the heel up technique. Other great drummers use different techniques (heel toe, swivel, and so on). If you feel the heel toe technique works better for you, just go for it.
Kick speed definitely ensures more drumming possibilities and rhythms! Happy to see man!
Heck yes it does!
@@DrumBeatsOnline Yeah!
This is great plan. First time I've seen a layout like this. I've always struggled with control and bigger movements on my pedals. One thing that help was just move foot up and down at full flex. Do it over and over for me it helps build the connection I guess. For double guys do both feet get that flex. My opinion if your not loose and relaxed you are never going to be fast and have that endurance. This is something I wish I learned 15 years ago. Hahaha.
Foot not on pedal when making the up down movement. Fyi
this is absolutely essential omg I’ve been working at it daily for 3 weeks. Maddd results. Thank you so much for this 🙏🏽🥺
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Happy new year my teacher. And everyone who is supporting him.
Happy New Year my friend!
I don’t even have a drum kit but your videos are still helpful somehow 😂😭
Search -> THE OLD PATH - on youtube please, and watch videos
Thank
Precisely one thank
Great VDO, my kick speed and control has improved a lot just after 2 day exercise!
By the way, I have created another exercise for triple-kick paddle on "1 e &" and "& a 1" (alternate 4 bar each) which is very helpful to me.
Thanks so much!!!
sick video. The internet is such a crazy thing. Couldn't imagine getting this level of value for free back in the day.
just wanted to say that your lessons have been by far the best exercises that i could take from youtube. simple yet effective exercises. I'm starting to play again after a year + break and these were the exact exercises i was looking for. By the way, so cool how far you have come in just a year. Big i prevail fan as well ;)
I'm gonna do this with my left leg and it will finally feel balanced.Thanks once again D:
Love that!
Funny how I (Mainly guitarist, have been playing drums on the side for a couple of years) kinda learned just as much about how to improve my guitar practice routine as I did my drum routine XD Awesome as always Gabe!
Absolutely awesome video! Now I just need to get my hands on a drumset I can use regularly...
Hey Gabe, I’ve been commenting a lot on your vids (I’m just tryna get better). I have a few questions for exercises, 1. How do I improve arm speed around the kit. 2. How do I improve hand speed. 3. Do you have tips for double pedal food coordination? Thanks! I love your vids and hopefully if you’re guys tour with INK, PR, 5FDP gets rescheduled, I’m coming!!
thank you for the advice sir ! It's a big help for me having a hard time playing bass drum in a faster way . thank you sir ! 🙏🙏
As a beginner, thanks for the tip on the slide for the double kick. I have been killing my shin trying to do a double kick!
Some other videos I've found say middle to top of the pedal, which I found way more difficult than moving left to right.
I bought my first kit(no music experience/playing atall) from a pawn shop!!! 6pc mapex studio blonde. A horrible and very very old pearl double kick petal. Wayyyyyy more than I needed, but the price was wayyy good. So I started on a double. Which in the long run really didn't help me. It created bad habits. So as I played on a drum pad, even pillows I worked my hands and realized hey I need to do this on the double as well. So I spent time only using my non-dominant foot and it worked beautifully
I've been doing this for 3 days now and my control is already way better!
Thankyou! I got it, where my double bass technique lag behind now... it is the Double strokes on my feet, I have a hard time of coordinating that without going nuts. Got something to practice for the forseeable future! I can do 1/16 note singles over 4/4 beat at 120bpm easy, but for the life of me I cat go double strokes for 60 bpm, I need to slow the FFFFF down for the next few months...
You guys are doing well. More grace to you all.
That lil laugh at the beginning had me looking around my house for ghost children, lmao
Can’t wait to try this I can’t seem to get the kick drum fast enough for a song (and it only happens twice in the whole song) I’m working on - this is so helpful I’m going to give it a try (seems like it’ll never happen but we will see)
this is so great! thanks!! i'm actully quite fast but have no control on my speed so this is defo gonna help! :D
Awesome video thank you for posting this. I just started getting back into playing again. I’ve been on sabbatical for quite some time, and I lost some of my dexterity especially in my feet. I’m looking forward to trying these exercises. Thank you 👍🏻😊
Very practical and realistic practice plan.
Im sri lankan l like your videos .good luck.💪💝
thanks for sharing and teaching i've learn a lot in this foot trick thanks
Your lessons are the best man .. straight up ✌🏾
🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much! Especially that single to quad exercise.
I think Gabe showed just how talented and great he is when he did the RdavidR prank video track. He can sure play. Just pure musicality and emotion. What Weckl would call intent behind every note. It just set him apart, that prank video. Blew em' away. They never had a chance.
So happy you enjoyed my take on it!!
@@DrumBeatsOnline you put your name to the test. Legendary stuff. Professionals play what fits the track. Others play like drum teachers. And some just overplay like silly. But Artists like Gabe take musical risks and bring the track to another level. To anyone reading this go and check out Gabe's playing on the rdavidr prank video and be amazed. Cheers to ya Gabe
Here early, can’t wait for more of this amazing content gabe! Loving the new studio by the way!
Thanks so much my friend!
Gabe, watch this: Odyssey of Double Bass Drumming by George Kollias.
He released something similar around 15 years ago on DVD, it went through a 16 week program where you're taught different patters and foot techniques to improve overall speed and accuracy.
I did that course over 16 weeks and I can guarantee anyone who does it, their double kick speed will go up to 240BPM 16th notes if you add RGB light strips to the bottom of the pedals.
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Happy New year friend ,, we need more , I'm in West Africa all the way to Ghana ,, as you can see I'm enjoying your practice here ,, and I know this year will be my year to learn everything you put here' ,, May God help everyone here to get the tactics well 👉🙏🙏❤️❤️
Happy new year and thanks
🥳🥳
"Stick control" played with both feet, Lf and Rh and Lh and Rf is what I've been doing for years
I was waiting for a video for kick control and here it goes. thanks bro
Heck yes!🤘🏽
I understand the vertical motion, but i don't understand how the side motion helps. Maybe helps your brain keep track of sets like a foot dance?
THIS IS WHAT I NEED. Dude ur awesome with these videos. Keep it up man
So happy to hear that, thanks for the kind words my friend!
I thought that these guide to getting unstuck will just be a DBO Academy advertisement. Now I realize I was totally wrong.
I ALWAYS want to make sure I'm giving you value. If I'm not helping you get better at drums, then I'm not doing my job well. Of course DBO Academy is the ultimate way that I can provide value and progress to my students, but even if I'm going to tell you about that resource I want to make sure you are learning something along the way. Thanks for watching my friend!
It's perfect and
Very helpful. love from Pakistan ❤
This should help me to strength my legs for a marathon.
Very informative and on point. I really like this channel. The only thing that slightly bugs me is having to rewind and try and play along with him. Just as I’m about to get it down he switched it up on me. I wish they could just do like 1-2 minute loops of the practice so you could practice that shtuff
Toe ball, toe ball! Awesome lesson! Happy drumming, everyone!
Glad you liked it!
@@DrumBeatsOnline yeah, man! You're a great educator and player! I appreciate and respect your insights and wisdom greatly! Happy new year, and happy drumming!
I barely keep my foot on the pedal , my toes are right at the bottom of the pedal and I'm able to rebound in quads with only two kicks by using just my toes , but I also experiment with sounds especially my sticks too I've got sticks that I've wrapped in electrical tape to muffle the sound of the stick too ,makes them heavier, not sure if it's the best sound but it also helps with not breaking , nylon sticks are cheap enough ...
Happy new year and Thanks 😊
In a pinch, a basketball cradled in a snare stand is a great pad...
Loved the video !! Thanks for the tips and advice :) And btw Happy new YEAR!!!!!!
So happy you enjoyed it! Happy new year my friend!
It's a drum lesson channel... That's what we do.
I'm going to try this on my left foot. I'll get back to you in a month.
For people on diferent techniques, there are others interesting techniques outhere on RUclips for people who have diferent techniques and experience or curiosity from Stan Bicknel, Larnell, Anika, Eric moore, Thomas Priedgen, Cobus and J moffet. Remember to test spring tension and angle of the beater. Those adjustments could make your playing more confortable. Amd also, consistensy is key. This lesson from Gabe is awesome too, very hard exercises. We just have to be patient and practice regularly.
Practice itself is groovin
For the beginner out there it does help to put your beater far back.
Thank you So much sir, for your great and great awesome lesson well I have learned a lot ideas from your DVR beats it was amazing while playing this beats it'd cool
Dude I just got turned onto this channel. Your DBO site is Legit. I hope to get a spot soon. I'm a 40s guy getting into rock band after a long time off. Gonna do some free courses on your site. Loved this Bass lesson. Would love this full Bass lesson...
So glad you are enjoying it!!
Great video. Clear and concise. Thinking of subscribing
Happy New Year DBO family... This is what i am searching for.. I will practice from tomorrow...
Did what you told . Got results.😊
Thank you very much! 😊
Heard about this slide thing for years, cant seem to make it go. I just can’t drag my foot across the pedal to get a second super fast impact.
I'm working in kick speed,so this video is very usefull!
So happy to hear that!
Maybe a stupid question, but if you want to do three (or more) kicks after each other do you go Left Right Left or Left Middle Right? Can't really tell from the video. 😅
gabe thanks alot for these lessons. alot of your content straight up speaks to me and the issues i am dealing with on the set. the drum rutt videos you did helped alot and its so true it was a feeling i had for like 4/5 years but now i know how to address it thanks to you and your awesome channel (great editing) very unique .big thumps up always for you and all these beautiful ideas and lessons you are incorperating . whats funny is been working on my triplets on the bass pedal and you just posted a video about foot technique. you are really speaking to us drummers through your channel. thanks again man !!!
It's truly my pleasure! I'm so happy to hear that you are resonating with them. ❤️
Absolutely !! 🙏
Happy New Year Gabe.....yet another brilliant lesson!! thanks Liam 🏴🇺🇸🥁🔥👍
Hello everyone! Im a multi instrumebtalist, and now a starter drummer...
Could anyone tell me which would be the best kick technique to emulate Nicko McBrain's Gallops (The Trooper, Sun And Steel, etc)?
Thank you all very much! :)
Nice video, I've been doing something similar to this (and just playing Immigrant song over and over again) but minus the tabata for my left foot, which I will definitely start doing now
Oooooooo I was just needing this after trying to play slayer lol thank you
Rock on my friend! 🤘🏽
Love it! It sounds familiar tho, but yeah, sure some lessons are the same but educators and teachers just gives some flavaa to it; dunno if you have watched the korean highschool kids on drums? their drum battle are great.
That displacement exercise is legit!
One of my favorites!
Everyone's done that displacement exericise, Drumeo, Mikes Lessons, SDS, you name it
Do wearing ankle weights sometimes make your feet stronger when playing drums?
The best revelation of 4 pillars of foot speed .
This little mini course is so good, nice one dude 🤘
awesome!!! I never thought of that. Thanks bro
I like to compare doubles on the single kick to dribbling a basketball. It’s very similar.
Not sure how I got back out of the basement after doing the tabata with both feet, but I'm quite positive I might not be able to do the exercise again tomorrow..or the day after for that matter.
Dont worry bruhh walk on your hands..
Eyyy king this is helpful. Thanks bro
Sick vid man! Just a quick question, how tight/loose is your spring on your pedal?
شكرا يارجل عمل ممتاز وشرح مميز
Very useful. Thank you sir
Number one rule
Gabe is the best drum teacher
😂 You are too kind!
I'd just add that for doubles in leg I'd better play 4s on a hihat, not 8s. So the mistakes in legs would be heard much better. And it's way harder than it might seem)
Do we have to take breaks in between this exercises? If yes then how much?
Very good lesson thank you
5:35 *emphasizes triples because they're not triplets*
Smh I don't understand why people don't get the concept behind triplets even when they are super easy to understand
He says triples not triplets
Great Lesson!! Thanks! :)
i'm looking at pillar 3 with the triple kick. what technique should i use for that? for doubles he uses slide technique but i can't tell if he continues this for the triples. what about the quads?