As far as bass pedals go, I went with Axis because they blow all other pedals away, period. They do
what you’d expect them to, and really well. Everything people say about Axis, like they come apart or
don’t hit hard just aren’t true. The people who have problems like that don’t know what they’re doing.
I’ve been working on hand and foot, or more accurately, ankle and wrist development lately.
For wrists, I’ve been using Joe Morello’s Master Studies. It seems to be working really well after about
a month, so I started using the exercises for my ankles too. That seems to be helping too, but I haven’t
spent as much time using Master Studies for my ankles. I was using more bass specific exercises for my ankles.
But, if it works to speed up your wrists it should work for your ankles. I say ankles specifically because if you try to
play fast using your legs it will never happen. You do need good leg stamina for some tempos though. I’m trying to develop
both right now.
I’ve also been trying to build up my stamina by playing a steady double bass pattern to a set (slow) metronome
setting for 5 minutes. I just started doing this and I think it will help. When I feel it’s too slow I’ll move up. I can
play really fast double bass, but have trouble with slower tempo stuff. It’s a lack of control. I’m also working on just
my left foot more, isolating it. My drums aren’t set up right now, so I’m only practicing on pads. Maxi pads. Not really.
I want to try and keep this blog updated more often, so if you’re reading this, leave a comment or tips if you have them,
or post a link to you playing. Something to get more people to come here. I can never find any real drumming info from
real drummers so I thought I’d start a page with some good information for people. I’d like to provide new drummers with
some valuable information because sometimes people are dicks to other people who are new at things.
thanks
