I have been trying to learn the ankle motion for one year now and only after watching your videos since a few weeks have I started to make real progress. I never realised how important it is to have low spring tension, that's why I got stuck. I also practiced at too high speeds before I had the real 'control'. Lowering the BPM has also done wonders. Thank you so much!
These videos are pure gold. I'm currently at 160bpm, right foot nails 180ish quite comfortably but still struggling with my left foot at 160, it starts to twitch uncontrollably past that point. Seven months practicing and it stil happens. If you're on the lookout for video ideas, I would ask how to train a weak limb that one has little control over. God bless you, brother and keep it up!
I'm gonna start figuring out some exercises for the weak limb. One of maybe the best advice I can give you right now, is to practice your weak limb a little bit more, since it needs more work.
@@SamiK1989 yeah, right foot keeps a steady 180 max by the metronome (next time I practice I will count for how many bars I can keep it up), starting and stopping on command, and I've been using it to "teach" my left foot. I think it works overtime since when I started to follow your channel a few months ago best I could go with my left foot was 150 max. I'll take your insight in consideration and keep up with your following videos. Thank you and see you soon
@@metalliclark86 i had exact same problem and what fixed it was basically increasing range of motion. I applied that by: -trying to get more power with the current tempo I'm at, cause my right foot was doing microscopic moves that didn't make my calf stronger and couldn't get past 140bpm -doing 2min run of exaggerated motion with calves at about 100bpm by focusing on still controlling everything even when you're tired at the end. This way my calves got stronger and i was able to finally control that twitch and also play with power on any tempo hope this helps
@@CarlAncheta-sy6jr I wouldnt maybe say loose = no tension at all. Maybe like 2-3 turns tighter from zero tension. Glad you liked the video! I have lots of ideas/videos I wamna record and upload, but work is taking up basically all my time right now.
OMG ! Thank you so much !!! Thanks for sharing it, I really appreciate it. It makes so much sense what you explained. I have been trying to play double bass since around 9 Months now, drums alltogether since 2 years. How long does it usually take to reach 190-200 bpm ? I would really appreciate a bit of insight, of what my expectations should be 😁 Best Regards !!!🖐🏻🙂
Im glad you liked the video! It's really hard to give a answer to your question "How long does it usually take to reach 190-200" bpm. It depends on so many things as, how much you practice, what kind of exercises do you do, are you recovering properly etc. But once "It clicked" for me with the anklemotion, I developed from 140bpm to 180bpm maybe in 6-8 monthts. The development was much faster in the beginning. Now I'm pretty comfortable at 185. But 190-200bpm is a real challenge, since at least I need to put some pressure on my pedals for a bit quicker response. Last week I managed to nail 3min of 190bpm 16th notes, and I was so goddamn happy! :) Thanks for your comment mate!
Thank you sir for sharing these valuable lessons! I'm always looking at your videos and this would be a big help to reach my goals for ankle motion technique. I only have a question. Is it okay that also practice the heel toe technique while practicing this ankle motion? Or I need to focus only on this? Thanks!
Thanks for your comment! Well if you want to progress faster with the anklemotion, I would recommend to Use more time practicing that technique. Especially if you are in the starting grounds with the anklemotion, focus on that more.
@@SamiK1989 You're most welcome sir. I'm starting to practice this with my individual foot. I think this should be first before combining them. Am I right? I tried to feel the motion in a very slow tempo (I started to 100bpm) to make sure that my technique is correct. Is this correct sir? since you advised to start in 140bpm. thanks again :)
Question my Friend: If 140 bpm works, then increase it by 5 or 10 bpm? I'm going crazy. I haven't been able to get past this crappy twitching motion for over 2 years. It's so frustrating. I'm so grateful to you for giving me new approaches! Many thanks from Mario from Germany!
Hi Mario! Sorry for the delayed answer. If 140bpm works, I would increase the tempo with 5 bpm. I know exactly how you feel with the nervous twitching motion. I was struggling with it sooo much. Remember to take days off drumming (If you are practicing alot) and have patience!
Do you use only calf muscle between the two note rates or on the slower notes you use tights and when you switch to 16th notes you activate the calves? Thanks for the tips dude 🔥🤘
Yes, when I'm doing the 16th notes im using only calfmuscles. And when I'm doing the 8th notes I'm using only my quads/glutes. When I'm doing the 8th notes Im trying to keep the calfmuscles as relaxed as possible to make sure I'm using full leg motion.
I can’t even get to 105 bpm without my legs trying to take over and twitch out of sequence; I literally have to keep going back to 90, and just finished at 100.
Well if you are a beginner with doublebass It's fine to slow down the tempo. No need to push tempos that you dont have control over YET. Make sure your springtension is not super high, and I would maybe also recommend to check that you are not sitting too low on your drumseat. With that I mean a good starting position is when your kneejoint is a little bit below your hipjoint.
Thank you for the reply, I’m actually 40 returning to drums after about 20 years off. What I realized is when I was younger I would just attempt to master the twitch. Now I’m trying to learn properly so fighting the urge to twitch. Starting from scratch basically. Following the recommendations. I spent the early part of the year learning heel toe double strokes to which I’m better w that than singles. Go figure.
@@SamiK1989 that's the dilemma. The idea of direct drive interests me, but the drive shaft looks like the more effective first purchase; would you agree?
@@Psycherz Depending on what kind of driveshaft you are using right now (And what kind of condition it's currently in) it might be a smart decision to go with the Driveshaft first. The direct drive upgrade is really smooth and I absolutely love it. I had to buy the ACD Ultimate driveshaft, because my stock Tama driveshaft was SO bad. There was so much play in all the joints, it was horrible.
I have been trying to learn the ankle motion for one year now and only after watching your videos since a few weeks have I started to make real progress. I never realised how important it is to have low spring tension, that's why I got stuck. I also practiced at too high speeds before I had the real 'control'. Lowering the BPM has also done wonders. Thank you so much!
Really happy to hear that mate! Starting out with a low springtension surely makes it a bit easier in the beginning phases!
These videos are pure gold. I'm currently at 160bpm, right foot nails 180ish quite comfortably but still struggling with my left foot at 160, it starts to twitch uncontrollably past that point. Seven months practicing and it stil happens. If you're on the lookout for video ideas, I would ask how to train a weak limb that one has little control over. God bless you, brother and keep it up!
Glad you like this video! With your right foot, are you able to play 160-170bpm with full control? Is starting and stopping with your right foot easy?
I'm gonna start figuring out some exercises for the weak limb. One of maybe the best advice I can give you right now, is to practice your weak limb a little bit more, since it needs more work.
@@SamiK1989 yeah, right foot keeps a steady 180 max by the metronome (next time I practice I will count for how many bars I can keep it up), starting and stopping on command, and I've been using it to "teach" my left foot. I think it works overtime since when I started to follow your channel a few months ago best I could go with my left foot was 150 max. I'll take your insight in consideration and keep up with your following videos. Thank you and see you soon
@@metalliclark86 i had exact same problem and what fixed it was basically increasing range of motion. I applied that by:
-trying to get more power with the current tempo I'm at, cause my right foot was doing microscopic moves that didn't make my calf stronger and couldn't get past 140bpm
-doing 2min run of exaggerated motion with calves at about 100bpm by focusing on still controlling everything even when you're tired at the end.
This way my calves got stronger and i was able to finally control that twitch and also play with power on any tempo hope this helps
Thank You so much, Dude. This helps a lot 🎉 cheers from Germany
Hey Sami, got a question, are u touching the floor with your heels when u do the ankle motion? (I'm talking about the no pedals practice)
how loose is loose ? like no tension at all ? thanks for this! nice exercise and very helpful!
@@CarlAncheta-sy6jr I wouldnt maybe say loose = no tension at all.
Maybe like 2-3 turns tighter from zero tension.
Glad you liked the video! I have lots of ideas/videos I wamna record and upload, but work is taking up basically all my time right now.
@@SamiK1989 it would be better if you make a step by step guide. Like for me rn, I have trouble combining both feet.
OMG ! Thank you so much !!!
Thanks for sharing it, I really appreciate it. It makes so much sense what you explained.
I have been trying to play double bass since around 9 Months now, drums alltogether since 2 years. How long does it usually take to reach 190-200 bpm ? I would really appreciate a bit of insight, of what my expectations should be 😁
Best Regards !!!🖐🏻🙂
Im glad you liked the video! It's really hard to give a answer to your question "How long does it usually take to reach 190-200" bpm. It depends on so many things as, how much you practice, what kind of exercises do you do, are you recovering properly etc.
But once "It clicked" for me with the anklemotion, I developed from 140bpm to 180bpm maybe in 6-8 monthts. The development was much faster in the beginning. Now I'm pretty comfortable at 185. But 190-200bpm is a real challenge, since at least I need to put some pressure on my pedals for a bit quicker response.
Last week I managed to nail 3min of 190bpm 16th notes, and I was so goddamn happy! :)
Thanks for your comment mate!
Thanks for that, with that I was finally able to do some strokes using calves. Video on combining both feet next?
Hi! Thanks for your comment and your feedback. I'm gonna save this for later :) Cheers mate!
@@SamiK1989 epik! Gonna be very useful cause i'm sure many people also have no clue how to start with both feet
Thank you sir for sharing these valuable lessons! I'm always looking at your videos and this would be a big help to reach my goals for ankle motion technique.
I only have a question. Is it okay that also practice the heel toe technique while practicing this ankle motion?
Or I need to focus only on this?
Thanks!
Thanks for your comment!
Well if you want to progress faster with the anklemotion, I would recommend to Use more time practicing that technique.
Especially if you are in the starting grounds with the anklemotion, focus on that more.
@@SamiK1989 You're most welcome sir. I'm starting to practice this with my individual foot. I think this should be first before combining them. Am I right?
I tried to feel the motion in a very slow tempo (I started to 100bpm) to make sure that my technique is correct. Is this correct sir? since you advised to start in 140bpm. thanks again :)
Question my Friend: If 140 bpm works, then increase it by 5 or 10 bpm? I'm going crazy. I haven't been able to get past this crappy twitching motion for over 2 years. It's so frustrating. I'm so grateful to you for giving me new approaches! Many thanks from Mario from Germany!
Hi Mario! Sorry for the delayed answer. If 140bpm works, I would increase the tempo with 5 bpm. I know exactly how you feel with the nervous twitching motion. I was struggling with it sooo much. Remember to take days off drumming (If you are practicing alot) and have patience!
what bass pratice pad number is that? I have the same foot blaster but need a new pad since I tore mine up lol
@@lunchboxlimited3806 This is the HARD surface.
@@SamiK1989 thank you!
Do you use only calf muscle between the two note rates or on the slower notes you use tights and when you switch to 16th notes you activate the calves? Thanks for the tips dude 🔥🤘
Yes, when I'm doing the 16th notes im using only calfmuscles. And when I'm doing the 8th notes I'm using only my quads/glutes. When I'm doing the 8th notes Im trying to keep the calfmuscles as relaxed as possible to make sure I'm using full leg motion.
@@SamiK1989 thanks for sharing
I can’t even get to 105 bpm without my legs trying to take over and twitch out of sequence; I literally have to keep going back to 90, and just finished at 100.
Well if you are a beginner with doublebass It's fine to slow down the tempo. No need to push tempos that you dont have control over YET. Make sure your springtension is not super high, and I would maybe also recommend to check that you are not sitting too low on your drumseat. With that I mean a good starting position is when your kneejoint is a little bit below your hipjoint.
Thank you for the reply, I’m actually 40 returning to drums after about 20 years off. What I realized is when I was younger I would just attempt to master the twitch. Now I’m trying to learn properly so fighting the urge to twitch. Starting from scratch basically. Following the recommendations. I spent the early part of the year learning heel toe double strokes to which I’m better w that than singles. Go figure.
Your username, ... You wouldn't happen to live in Albuquerque, would you?
@@Psycherz I would love to atleast live in a while in Albuquerque, but no. I live in Finland (It’s in Europe)
@@SamiK1989 no, you probably wouldn't haha! Was hoping because I'm thinking of picking up the ACD upgrades and wanted to try them first. Ahh well
@@Psycherz Hahaha Gotcha! What ACD upgrades are you thinking of?
@@SamiK1989 that's the dilemma. The idea of direct drive interests me, but the drive shaft looks like the more effective first purchase; would you agree?
@@Psycherz Depending on what kind of driveshaft you are using right now (And what kind of condition it's currently in) it might be a smart decision to go with the Driveshaft first.
The direct drive upgrade is really smooth and I absolutely love it. I had to buy the ACD Ultimate driveshaft, because my stock Tama driveshaft was SO bad. There was so much play in all the joints, it was horrible.