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Bass drum technique is a critical part of drum kit playing and relies on precise technique that can be broken down into the following stages
- Place your foot on the bass pedal, covering the whole pedal
- Feel the bass pedal with your toes and always have your toes attached to the bass pedal
- Move the pedal with your toes leading the way; that is, push with your toes while your toes are in contact with the pedal
- Feel the beater, that is the part that connects with the bass drum, and with a light touch feel the way it moves with the tips of your toes.
- In much the same way as dancing, let the bass drum beater move while your toes lightly assist the flow
- Do not impede the movement of the bass beater by removing the toes from the pedal and jumping on the pedal.
Here is a video by Dave Weckl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e-3GU6Nry0Q
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