Thank you! I’m totally onboard with this technique. I’m a beginner drummer, and fast double kicks used to kill me. A month ago, I switched from one teacher to another, the new guy watched me playing on the very first lesson, and the first thing he told me to try is this exact technique. I came back home, practiced it for an hour, and from that moment on I’ve been kicking those fast doubles like a boss! Very easy! And loud too!
@@joeforbes2885yep. to add to this, never ever underestimate super slow practice, put some good time into playing things slow af. And don't rush upping your bpm, make sure you are playing comfortably and cleanly before you go to the next bpm
I didn't think I'd EVER get the slide technique, then one day I noticed I was doing exactly that: trying too hard. I needed to utilize the spring motion of the pedal coming up from that initial 'push', to make the second stroke effortless. There's a definite feel to it. Once it clicks, it's like "Oh THAT'S what they're on about!" 😁
Finally someone teaching this on a normal pedal! I’m sick of people easily moving 300+bpm on a $1000+ Trick and or magnetic trick pedal and telling new drummers that this is possible for them if only they use their techniques and method! A first year drummer dies not understand trick pedals yet and are much less likely to ever attain those kicks! Thise are half stroke,half rebound full force ballistic pedals you’re seeing in other videos! This vid is more real world and much more valuable! Thanks Crisis
Former lifelong try to hard person here. Slowing down, relaxing, and firming up your technique is the way. Great video and love the exercise near the end. Definitely stealing that for my practice.
Your words actually motivated me cause I used to think I'm the only one to watch almost every lesson on this technique and still ending up with confusion but thanks for clearing out the issue that it's not only me struggling with this techniques🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So useful. Every time I have seen someone do this it's been on long board pedals with size 10 billion feet, so you clarifying it's not the pedal or foot size helps me know it's got to be the mechanics of the movement and to keep trying.
I honestly can’t thank you enough. Earlier today I wasn’t able to play any doubles without tending up and getting off beat, but now getting them out is a breeze.
Excellent video. I’ve been playing for a long time as a weekend warrior drummer and the kick drum is always the most difficult. You’ve helped me tremendously with getting different kick drum sounds and beats and of course speed kills
I'm working my way into a solid intermediate player and this is very timely. I will share it with my Learning Drummers group and get started on this this week. I'm working on some Bonham stuff and getting ready for a show in December. These kinds of bass beats are necessary for that. Thank you for this.
I would say the biggest thing that hindered me for years was trying to hard to go fast too soon .....the best thing is to start slow and stay there for like a month getting everything down till it becomes muscle memory then slightly increase the speed every two weeks
Very useful! As a beginner, it's hard to figure out what technique works best for me because they all feel unnatural, especially heel-toe. What you say is true, my fastest doubles are the ones where I'm not even trying and my leg just does a spasm x)
this is actually an incredible video. all the others ones i was having marginal luck with but i practiced this for like 5 minutes and now feeling SUPER EXCITED. thank you
I like your videos, they actually helped me.. other people here are like here is how to do it but it somehow doesnt work like probably the mistake is on my side but when you explain it it somehow works for me thank you very much for these videos
Great vid bro. Just bought a cheap drumset for more sounds for my arsenal and this was helpful. Finally I’m just getting the double kick but haven’t saw any of these variations.
Much appreciated Lesson,Josh. What shoes do you wear? I find that the type of shoes have a bearing on "sliding" the foot in this manner? What level do you keep your Throne Height? and angle to the bass pedal? Stephen Clark on YT also describes this movement,with some Super Slo-Mo, but you are showing the progressive speeds applied. I like it. If I can the knack of this, I will be able to return the Double Bass pedals I just purchased. One is a Mapex DB pedal (main and Slave), the other is a Cannon Twin effect (similar to a Dualist II,) with a Heel and toe pad on the same pedal. That takes a lot to get used to. At 69 YO, and having returned to playing drums after a 51 YEar Hiatus, now in retirement, to play for enjoyment at Home, I find it difficult to master this quickness with my right leg... But I guess, Practice makes Perfect.... I'm not playing Gigs nor do I think I will be in the near future (unless someone starts up a Geriatric Band here locally by me ), but play to MY Music: CCR, Clapton, Petty, Stones, Beatles, Springsteen, Mellencamp, Steve Winwood, Eagles, Hollies, Kinks, Cars, and more....
I appreciate this. A lot. I’ve never seen this broken down so well and made quite so approachable. I play heel down, so I’m always a little unsure of the bass double techniques that assume you’re playing heel up. But this seems like something I can easily transition to from a heel down position. Quick doubles is something I just haven’t developed well, and I’m ashamed to say I’ve avoided them a bit. I’m off to practice! Thanks man 🙏
Yes this technique works on all pedals but I might add that it’s important to have the beater angle and spring tension set correctly. If the beater at a resting state is too close to the head it may be harder to use this method. Spring tension that is too tight or loose can present its own set of problems. This isn’t news to anyone that’s been playing awhile but perhaps for some less experienced players that are struggling with doubles.. Love all your videos much respect to you.
Hey, thanks for watching! You're totally right. Gear should be set up in a way that it works with you. Fighting against gear can create bad habits and make playing more difficult in general.
I've been trying to increase my kick speed and I can do it pretty fast just normally, but when I'm in an actual song and I'm trying to play a little louder I find that I'm too heavy footed and I can't get the rebound that I need. This technique worked really well for me and I can actually play consistently now. Thanks so much for the vid!
Excellent video, thanks. What do you consider is the best tension spring if I’m a beginner and I want to develop this technique. Also what do you consider best for an entry level pedal: Iron cobra 200, DW 2000 or Pearl P930. I appreciate your opinion
Thanks again. Would you apply the slide technique to the "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin? I was thinking that's such an endurance workout, wondering if slide would reduce fatigue.
I've only been playing for a few months (and learn by myself), but I think I've been doing this technique without even realizing it. It just felt natural when doing fast kick patterns
Thank you sir soo much I Am trying so much to learn double kick I can another ways easily but I learned to play drums based on hearing. Your video is a life saver 🫡
Thank you! I can't say for sure how long it took me to learn this technique and use it consciously. I accidentally came across the motion when I was like, 13 or 14, but only knew how to use it as quick little burst of triplets (like John Bonham).
For me it took a few years from the time I started playing drums before I could do strong doubles on a single pedal. Some people ask about spring tension and all that stuff, and it's my opinion those things dont matter as much as repetition from practicing. The slide technique just came natural after I had played for a few years. I made sure I was not developing bad habits by asking and observing other more advanced drummers.
Yo Josh! Thanks for the video. Just had a quick question - ideally what part of my leg should I use for this? Let's say I did this straight for 10 minutes, which part of my leg should be getting tired?
Many of the old jazz greats say to play with shoes on instead of sneakers. Bernard Perdie is a big advocate of this too. I personally have always played with sneakers and it feels odd to play with shoes on, so I am going to assume it’s up to you and what your preferences are. I will play heal toe sometimes and it’s just unconsciously being done
This is great vs some of the others wherein you tap with the toe then drop the foot which I can’t perform as it becomes way too mechanical; question is about spring tension, is it better to use this with a more loose setting?
Hi. Your video has helped me greatly in my double kick to hand coordination. It takes some practice but in the end with perseverance the brain eventually gives up and does what you’re asking it to do. Thanks again!
Bold of you to assume I can do doubles
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Thank you! I’m totally onboard with this technique. I’m a beginner drummer, and fast double kicks used to kill me. A month ago, I switched from one teacher to another, the new guy watched me playing on the very first lesson, and the first thing he told me to try is this exact technique. I came back home, practiced it for an hour, and from that moment on I’ve been kicking those fast doubles like a boss! Very easy! And loud too!
Thanks for watching!
How do you get at fast speed with chopping
@@chaddavis5787 practice the chops from slow tempos to fast. That's the only way I know of, I doubt there is a shortcut.
@@joeforbes2885yep. to add to this, never ever underestimate super slow practice, put some good time into playing things slow af. And don't rush upping your bpm, make sure you are playing comfortably and cleanly before you go to the next bpm
The visual is a godsend
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I didn't think I'd EVER get the slide technique, then one day I noticed I was doing exactly that: trying too hard. I needed to utilize the spring motion of the pedal coming up from that initial 'push', to make the second stroke effortless. There's a definite feel to it. Once it clicks, it's like "Oh THAT'S what they're on about!" 😁
Finally someone teaching this on a normal pedal!
I’m sick of people easily moving 300+bpm on a $1000+ Trick and or magnetic trick pedal and telling new drummers that this is possible for them if only they use their techniques and method!
A first year drummer dies not understand trick pedals yet and are much less likely to ever attain those kicks! Thise are half stroke,half rebound full force ballistic pedals you’re seeing in other videos!
This vid is more real world and much more valuable! Thanks Crisis
U a real one I been hammering them out for years
Just gotta stay loose. Thanks for watching!
Good job on explaining this technique. Also showing straight and swung 16th. Kudos!
Thanks for watching!
Yes mate! I've been trying for ages and youre totally right, i was trying too hard. Thankyou, this improved my double kicks in about 2 mins
Former lifelong try to hard person here. Slowing down, relaxing, and firming up your technique is the way. Great video and love the exercise near the end. Definitely stealing that for my practice.
Yeah, forcing yourself to stay loose is much easier said than done. Thanks for watching!
I watched so many slide technique videos. Yours was so so easy to understand. Thank you so much!
Your words actually motivated me cause I used to think I'm the only one to watch almost every lesson on this technique and still ending up with confusion but thanks for clearing out the issue that it's not only me struggling with this techniques🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So useful. Every time I have seen someone do this it's been on long board pedals with size 10 billion feet, so you clarifying it's not the pedal or foot size helps me know it's got to be the mechanics of the movement and to keep trying.
ahhh tysm!! i've been struggling with doubles for awhile since im a new drummer. i'm currently getting the hang of this technique, tysm!!!!!!
Nice touch showing the smaller pedal and debunking the rumors!
Thank you for this video. Been struggling with double strokes for decades until this vid. Helped perfectly
I honestly can’t thank you enough. Earlier today I wasn’t able to play any doubles without tending up and getting off beat, but now getting them out is a breeze.
Thanks man, this cleared everything up for me. My doubles sound great now!!
Helped a lot thanks. I feel somewhat confident with my doubles now!
Excellent video. I’ve been playing for a long time as a weekend warrior drummer and the kick drum is always the most difficult. You’ve helped me tremendously with getting different kick drum sounds and beats and of course speed kills
I'm glad you find this stuff helpful. Thanks for watching!
This is the best video I've seen yet showing and explaining this.
Woah, never thought to use HKKH or KHHK patterns before. That's actually really useful, thanks for sharing!!
You got it. Thanks for watching!
I'm working my way into a solid intermediate player and this is very timely. I will share it with my Learning Drummers group and get started on this this week. I'm working on some Bonham stuff and getting ready for a show in December. These kinds of bass beats are necessary for that. Thank you for this.
Thanks for watching and happy practicing!
I would say the biggest thing that hindered me for years was trying to hard to go fast too soon .....the best thing is to start slow and stay there for like a month getting everything down till it becomes muscle memory then slightly increase the speed every two weeks
Maaan! Thank you! My foot is so heavy and slow. This was perfect.
I'm glad you find this stuff useful. Thanks for watching!
Oh wow!! Will have to practice this...now this makes sense to me.
Very useful! As a beginner, it's hard to figure out what technique works best for me because they all feel unnatural, especially heel-toe. What you say is true, my fastest doubles are the ones where I'm not even trying and my leg just does a spasm x)
this is actually an incredible video. all the others ones i was having marginal luck with but i practiced this for like 5 minutes and now feeling SUPER EXCITED. thank you
Thanks man! This is really helpful for me and as someone who only uses heel-toe technique on a long board pedal for doubles
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you find this stuff helpful.
Are there downsides to heel toe?
@@Sasfraz Nah. Heel-toe works better for lots of drummers, but this works better for me. Different strokes for different folks!
Josh Merhar oh okay thanks I just wasn’t sure if I should get outa the habit or not
This technique is my signature groove that all musicians turn their heads trying to find my other kick pedal when it's only just one pedal i have
Samuel Ziegler dude, once you can do triple kicks you feel soo much cooler, cause people typically think I’m using a second pedal or kick
Mia Khalifa
sick haha!
@@thewigon I know what you mean bro
Really good Josh! This is such a great video you made!!! Thx Josh🥁😎
Speedy as hell well fone
Absolutely INCREDIBLE video! This clears up sooo much heartache and doubles as amazing practice
I wish I’d have discovered this a long time ago. Oh well. Now I wanna buy a kit just to do this
I think you've shown this the best I've seen it. I didn't understand it until now. Now if I can just play it...
I like your videos, they actually helped me.. other people here are like here is how to do it but it somehow doesnt work like probably the mistake is on my side but when you explain it it somehow works for me thank you very much for these videos
I’ve noticed that you have personally answered some people’s questions in the comments,,,that so cool of you man!👍👍😎
Great vid bro. Just bought a cheap drumset for more sounds for my arsenal and this was helpful. Finally I’m just getting the double kick but haven’t saw any of these variations.
Awesome tips! Thanks man 👍
I'm glad you dig. Thanks for watching!
Prefect explanation dude, thanks a ton!!!
This video has me figuring it out in 20 minutes. Thank you!!
American One Productions Rehearsal and Drum Studio in NJ gives this video two huge thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻. Thanks for sharing 🥁
Thanks for watching!
Nice job !I finally got it and thanks👍🎶🎶🎶
Now this is a kick ass video
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on this topic
Much appreciated Lesson,Josh. What shoes do you wear? I find that the type of shoes have a bearing on "sliding" the foot in this manner? What level do you keep your Throne Height? and angle to the bass pedal? Stephen Clark on YT also describes this movement,with some Super Slo-Mo, but you are showing the progressive speeds applied. I like it. If I can the knack of this, I will be able to return the Double Bass pedals I just purchased. One is a Mapex DB pedal (main and Slave), the other is a Cannon Twin effect (similar to a Dualist II,) with a Heel and toe pad on the same pedal. That takes a lot to get used to. At 69 YO, and having returned to playing drums after a 51 YEar Hiatus, now in retirement, to play for enjoyment at Home, I find it difficult to master this quickness with my right leg... But I guess, Practice makes Perfect.... I'm not playing Gigs nor do I think I will be in the near future (unless someone starts up a Geriatric Band here locally by me ), but play to MY Music: CCR, Clapton, Petty, Stones, Beatles, Springsteen, Mellencamp, Steve Winwood, Eagles, Hollies, Kinks, Cars, and more....
Fantastic demo of this technique and a nice practice exercise. Hopefully I'll get this down.
Holy crap this is a tremendous help. Ive been trying so hard to hit that double without matchin it with high hat.
I appreciate this. A lot. I’ve never seen this broken down so well and made quite so approachable. I play heel down, so I’m always a little unsure of the bass double techniques that assume you’re playing heel up. But this seems like something I can easily transition to from a heel down position. Quick doubles is something I just haven’t developed well, and I’m ashamed to say I’ve avoided them a bit. I’m off to practice! Thanks man 🙏
Good Job!!👏🏼🥁
thanks for the tips. I love the sound of your snare and kick
This helped me an insane amount
The whole lateral notion he explained makes sense cant wait to focus on this
Excellent lesson! Thank you Josh
Great way of teaching this thank you.
Great lesson. Enjoyed it. 🥁
bro thank you sooo much the second i tried this i knew this was the one
Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing
What's up dude, I remember when you were at the front desk for the drum practice rooms at Berklee. Cheers.
Exactly what i was searching for.
Yes this technique works on all pedals but I might add that it’s important to have the beater angle and spring tension set correctly. If the beater at a resting state is too close to the head it may be harder to use this method. Spring tension that is too tight or loose can present its own set of problems. This isn’t news to anyone that’s been playing awhile but perhaps for some less experienced players that are struggling with doubles.. Love all your videos much respect to you.
Hey, thanks for watching! You're totally right. Gear should be set up in a way that it works with you. Fighting against gear can create bad habits and make playing more difficult in general.
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Oh ok o didn't know that that's some great info
Thanks you for always sharing great content
Thanks for mentioning that. I am going to start on this and I didn't think about these things. I'll check for that before I get too deep into it.
Cool lesson. I'll try it. RIGHT NOW!!!
Great video…. Perfect teaching!!
Thanks! Pretty cool techniques.
Wow, beatiful intro! Very cool groove
Helpful. Thanks!
Thanks this video was super helpful and really easy to understand 👍
Excellent video!!
Great lesson
My kick doubles were definitely trash. Your explanation really made this technique (that I've already tried before) stick. Thanks 🙏
Very helpful, thank you
Thank you 😊
I've been trying to increase my kick speed and I can do it pretty fast just normally, but when I'm in an actual song and I'm trying to play a little louder I find that I'm too heavy footed and I can't get the rebound that I need. This technique worked really well for me and I can actually play consistently now. Thanks so much for the vid!
Thanks this helps a ton!
Excellent video, thanks. What do you consider is the best tension spring if I’m a beginner and I want to develop this technique. Also what do you consider best for an entry level pedal: Iron cobra 200, DW 2000 or Pearl P930. I appreciate your opinion
Been playing for ever..can't do this..
I will try this and see if it works for me. Hope to report back with positive results
Thanks again. Would you apply the slide technique to the "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin? I was thinking that's such an endurance workout, wondering if slide would reduce fatigue.
I love the Pearl SSC. I own one in Sequioa Red.
Nuff respect brother!
Great lesson!👍
Thank you, I needed this I guess
03:55 sounds like "Purple Stain" by RHCP
I like the fellow musician noodling in the background lol
I've only been playing for a few months (and learn by myself), but I think I've been doing this technique without even realizing it. It just felt natural when doing fast kick patterns
bro thank you.. I am learning from this video.. i got progress... Thanks thanks....
Thank you sir soo much I Am trying so much to learn double kick I can another ways easily but I learned to play drums based on hearing. Your video is a life saver 🫡
Excellent man!!! How long did it take you to nail this technique?
Thank you! I can't say for sure how long it took me to learn this technique and use it consciously. I accidentally came across the motion when I was like, 13 or 14, but only knew how to use it as quick little burst of triplets (like John Bonham).
Is that a Vater hard felt beater on your Speed Cobra Pedal?
Derrick Blakely Nope, it’s a Vic Kick beater. It’s pretty hard, but I like the weight to it. Feels really nice on this pedal.
Josh Merhar, it sure looks like it. I'll probably order one for my pedal.
awesome. carry on!!!
That's the good stuff.
They use this in a lot of those Gospelchop drumfills.
Thank you for this video! Can I ask. Will there be a tap sound on the pedal board? Tap sound when you strike both notes.
Great channel
Thanks brod.
For me it took a few years from the time I started playing drums before I could do strong doubles on a single pedal. Some people ask about spring tension and all that stuff, and it's my opinion those things dont matter as much as repetition from practicing. The slide technique just came natural after I had played for a few years. I made sure I was not developing bad habits by asking and observing other more advanced drummers.
Thank you very much!
Yo Josh! Thanks for the video. Just had a quick question - ideally what part of my leg should I use for this? Let's say I did this straight for 10 minutes, which part of my leg should be getting tired?
Many of the old jazz greats say to play with shoes on instead of sneakers. Bernard Perdie is a big advocate of this too.
I personally have always played with sneakers and it feels odd to play with shoes on, so I am going to assume it’s up to you and what your preferences are.
I will play heal toe sometimes and it’s just unconsciously being done
Thank you, I have been getting frustrated because my foot seems slow.
GENIUS!!! Thanks!!!
This is great vs some of the others wherein you tap with the toe then drop the foot which I can’t perform as it becomes way too mechanical; question is about spring tension, is it better to use this with a more loose setting?
Bro. 🤙🏻. Thank you.
You otta try a mid 70's Slingerland Yellow Jacket. Double spring. Swings a solid wood beater with ease.
Hi. Your video has helped me greatly in my double kick to hand coordination. It takes some practice but in the end with perseverance the brain eventually gives up and does what you’re asking it to do. Thanks again!
I noticed at 3:23 you gradually start burying the beater. Is this inevitable at those speeds?