Comments on: Bass Pedal Drum Technique: Learn How to Control Kicks Better and Easier http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/ Guitar Hero Techniques and Controller Repair Guides Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:15:54 -0500 hourly 1 By: Josh http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1298 Josh Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:23:31 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1298 Definetly, but it makes Heel-Toe a lot easier as you've got more foot to use for the rebound stroke, but you really need to have a faily tight spring to be able to do HT successfully on Guitar Hero, on the real drums it's even easier :) Definetly, but it makes Heel-Toe a lot easier as you've got more foot to use for the rebound stroke, but you really need to have a faily tight spring to be able to do HT successfully on Guitar Hero, on the real drums it's even easier :)

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]]> By: Neoxon http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1297 Neoxon Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:35:03 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1297 Agreed, height can sometimes be your greatest enemy when it comes to drumming (in terms of using the kick pedal). Agreed, height can sometimes be your greatest enemy when it comes to drumming (in terms of using the kick pedal).

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]]> By: daffy87 http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1181 daffy87 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:43:41 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1181 either method is good and just as affective. its how comfortable the drummer is. i use heel up cuz thats how i learned on the real drums. im sure if i learned heal down i would still be doing it. drumming is all about being comfortable and not wearing yourself out. so whatever method you choose is the right one... either method is good and just as affective. its how comfortable the drummer is. i use heel up cuz thats how i learned on the real drums. im sure if i learned heal down i would still be doing it. drumming is all about being comfortable and not wearing yourself out. so whatever method you choose is the right one…

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]]> By: Fuzworth http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1162 Fuzworth Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:29:06 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1162 I spent a while in Guitar Center yesterday talking w/ the resident drum expert. He also insists that heel up is the way to go, but he was quick to tell me that heel down is MUCH more accurate until you master the heel up technique. Many pro drummers will use heel down on softer sections which require more 'feel', and heel up on faster/louder parts. So it sounds like 'heel up' will take a bit longer to master, but everyone swears by it. I spent a while in Guitar Center yesterday talking w/ the resident drum expert. He also insists that heel up is the way to go, but he was quick to tell me that heel down is MUCH more accurate until you master the heel up technique. Many pro drummers will use heel down on softer sections which require more 'feel', and heel up on faster/louder parts. So it sounds like 'heel up' will take a bit longer to master, but everyone swears by it.

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]]> By: Josh http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1142 Josh Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:32:05 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1142 It's worth learning the Heel-Up technique as soon as you can. if, like me, you're quite tall then the heel down method really hurts your foot, and with heel up you get a lot more speed and accuracy. for example on "Pull Me Under" on GHWT expert at around 1:20 it does a quick double bass flick using HU i can get it with just one pedal nearly every time :) It's worth learning the Heel-Up technique as soon as you can. if, like me, you're quite tall then the heel down method really hurts your foot, and with heel up you get a lot more speed and accuracy. for example on "Pull Me Under" on GHWT expert at around 1:20 it does a quick double bass flick using HU i can get it with just one pedal nearly every time :)

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]]> By: Neoxon http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1119 Neoxon Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:16:34 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1119 I tried it last time I was drumming, I realized I was already doing that (apparently it's second-nature to me). Thanks for helping me realize a habit of mine, though. If you have any other drumming tricks, feel free to post them (I really need every strategy I can get). I tried it last time I was drumming, I realized I was already doing that (apparently it's second-nature to me). Thanks for helping me realize a habit of mine, though. If you have any other drumming tricks, feel free to post them (I really need every strategy I can get).

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]]> By: Neoxon http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1086 Neoxon Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:13:06 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1086 Thanks, I could use any form of advice. Also, thanks, Josh for the guide. Thanks, I could use any form of advice. Also, thanks, Josh for the guide.

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]]> By: daffy87 http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1080 daffy87 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:43:33 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1080 you wont tire as fast if you use heel up and make sure your leg is straight down from knee to heel... as soon as i get another working camera, ill post a pic of what i did to my pedal. i can pound as hard as i like on it. ;) you wont tire as fast if you use heel up and make sure your leg is straight down from knee to heel…
as soon as i get another working camera, ill post a pic of what i did to my pedal. i can pound as hard as i like on it. ;)

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]]> By: Neoxon http://5frets.com/244/bass-pedal-technique-learn-better-easier-kick-control/#comment-1079 Neoxon Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:39:27 +0000 http://5frets.com/?p=244#comment-1079 Thanks for the bonus tip. I usually get tired when using the GHWT Kick Pedal, hope this helps. Thanks for the bonus tip. I usually get tired when using the GHWT Kick Pedal, hope this helps.

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