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- Can you play a bass drum with your heel?
- How do you play a kick drum heel?
- What is the foot pedal on a drum called?
Can you play a bass drum with your heel?
Heel Up Drumming
Most people tend to naturally play the bass drum pedal with the heel up. This is where it naturally feels comfortable. Using this method when playing gives the drum more punch. The sound that comes from the drum is very quick and snappy.
How do you play a kick drum heel?
To play heel-up, place the ball of your foot about a quarter of the way down the pedal footboard and keep it there while lifting your leg from the hip. Use the leg muscles and the weight of your leg to push the pedal down (see Fig 1). The heel-up method is highly versatile and can be used in almost every musical style.
What is the foot pedal on a drum called?
A drum pedal is a foot-controlled pedal used to play a drum. The most common types are: Bass drum pedal.
