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Apr 9, 2009 · Gary on the kick drum - the break up dinner scene. lucylu152. 148 subscribers. Subscribed. 1.4K. 504K views 14 years ago. the dinner scene, with gary on the kick drum, come come on...
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In the movie "The Break-Up", Jennifer Annistan, Vince Vaughn and other big name stars, they to get Vince to sing a capella to the song "Owner of a Lonely Hea...
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Dinner scene.
The kick drum, also known as the bass drum, plays a crucial role in providing the rhythmic foundation for any musical piece. Just like the heartbeat of a song, the kick drum sets the pace and drives the overall groove. It is the backbone of the rhythm section, working in tandem with the bass guitar to establish the beat and keep everything in sync.
- Overview
- Positioning the Equipment
- Playing “Heel Up” and Variations
- Using the “Heel Down” Technique
- Building Your Skills and Stamina
The kick drum (also called the bass drum) isn’t the “showy” part of a drum kit, but it’s essential in creating the right sound for jazz, rock, and many other musical styles. You play the kick drum by pressing down on a pedal with your foot, so it’s important to position yourself and your gear properly before practicing. Once you’re ready to play, p...
Set up your kit on a stable, non-slip surface.
If you set up on an uneven or slick surface, your drum kit will slowly slide away from you—or even tip over completely—while you play. For the best results, lay a cushioned drum mat on a solid, level surface to create a base for your kit.
Drum mats are available anywhere drum kits and supplies are sold.
Alternatively, use a thick rug that helps hold the kit in place.
Placing the kit on uncovered wood or tile may cause damage to the floor.
Adjust your seat so your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Lift your knee and heel while keeping your toes on the pedal.
“Heel up” and “heel down” technique both start the same way—with your entire foot flat on the pedal. For “heel up,” though, keep the ball of your foot on the pedal as you lift your heel and knee in one motion. Don’t press down on the pedal with your toes just yet.
While “heel down” technique feels a bit more natural at the start, “heel up” is more commonly used because you can play louder and at a faster tempo. “Heel up” works with any type of music, and it’s definitely the technique of choice for rock drummers.
Press your whole foot on the pedal to play a note.
Drop your knee so that your heel makes contact with the pedal again. As your heel makes contact, press down on the front of the pedal with your toes and the balls of your feet. The beater will swing up, make contact with the drum, and play a single note.
As soon as the beater strikes the drum, return to the “lift” position—knee and heel raised, toes on the pedal but not pressing down on it. Keep your foot pressed down for an instant after contact only if you want to “bury the beater” and deaden the sound of the note.
Put your whole playing foot flat on the pedal.
When using “heel down” technique, your toes should always be in contact with the toe end of the pedal, and your heels always in contact with the heel end. Because of the angle of the pedal, this means that your toes will be elevated a few inches/centimeters above your heels.
This technique is called “heel down” precisely because your heel will remain essentially at floor level the entire time.
“Heel down” is the instinctual way that most people play a kick drum the first time, but pros more commonly play “heel up” because it gives them greater volume and tempo range. “Heel down” is often used by jazz drummers, though.
Push your toes down without lifting your heel or knee.
Your ankle is the pivot point in “heel down” technique, meaning that your heel remains virtually still while the front section of your foot lifts up and presses down. You should also see very little movement in your knee or upper leg, since your shin muscles are doing most of the work.
to work on your tempo.
Getting and keeping the right tempo is essential when playing a kick drum. A metronome is a great tool for staying on tempo, especially when you’re a beginner working to master “heel down” and/or “heel up” drumming.
Both digital and mechanical metronomes will work. Because the drum will drown out the sound of the metronome, though, make sure you position it so that you can clearly see its swinging arm (mechanical) or blinking lights (digital).
The metronome will continue to be useful as you work on playing at faster tempos.
Use ankle weights to build up strength, stamina, and speed.
“Heel down” technique is more taxing on your shins in particular, but both it and “heel up” playing give your leg muscles a major workout. To help build strength, stamina, and speed, try putting on ankle weights when you practice.
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The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, encourages everyone to “come, come with the kick drum” and join in the fun. Additional Information “Kick Drum” is a track from G. Love & Special Sauce’s 1999 album, Philadelphonic.
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May 1, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explain how to EQ a kick drum to get it hitting just right. We’ll then provide a step-by-step guide to improving your kick’s force and clarity, fixing sample issues, solving frequency masking, and more. Consider this your kick drum EQ cheat sheet.
