[Spike400]

I have a triggered double bass set, and was wondering what would be the best way to get a super tight bounce back (sort of like practice pad feel)? Obviously sound isn't a problem, so any suggestions about how I could get a nice feel from my heads would be greatly appritiated! I'm using aquarian super kick II's and very muffled kick drums; Im also using gibralter single drive pedals(not sure about the best tension to use either). I play mostly death/black so getting a good feel for doing consistent 32nds would be very nice.

Thanks a ton for anyone who cares

[Tainojim]

Originally Posted by Spike400

Im also using gibralter single drive pedals(not sure about the best tension to use either). I play mostly death/black so getting a good feel for doing consistent 32nds would be very nice.

Thanks a ton for anyone who cares

It would help if you could tell us the model of the pedal. Gibraltar makes quite a few. YouTube has instructions on how to adjust them.

Here's one example:

YouTube - How to use Gibraltar Hardware's Bass...

	Gibraltar Drum Hardware Shop for Gibraltar Drum Hardware at Musician's Friend

[Spike400]

Oh ya sorry, I use two Gibralter Intruder single drives and love the feel and weight. I know how to adjust tension and all. Currently have them as tight as I can get (probably not best, but gets the job done sort of) with moderately tight bass drums. Works alright, but am defiantly looking for and suggestions/techniques for steady 32nds. At my current point I can play a bar of 32nd notes at a 110bmp 4/4, but I'm killing myself getting any faster/consistent. :/

[Tainojim]

It sounds to me like your problem is in your technique.

Practice slower until you make it second nature. Don't be in such a rush to get it down packed.

[Spike400]

Ya, I figure that's the major issue. Its hard to make myself go slow, but I know its the way to get better. Just thought I ask, thanks

[Tainojim]

Disiplinary comes slow, but it's worth for the goal in the end.

[chaser334]

Dude thats a fast speed, can you keep it up at that tempo? I can only go about 90 bpm consistly without stop (32nds). I dont know if this will help sense your already faster then me but the exercise ive been using to increase my foot speed (particularly my left foot) is: Play sixteenths at a specific speed with my metronome on(for me its 85-90 bpm) only my right foot. i keep it up for 8 measures then i switch and do the same thing with my left foot 8 measures. Then to finish i play 32nds with both feet for 8 measures. I just repeat that playing a simple rock beat between my ride and snare on top during the whole thing. This technique has helped me to advance from playing at 70 bpm straight 32nds to 90 bpm. hope this helps

[slingerland59]

I would experiment with the pedal tension if I were you, using extremes. I prefer almost no spring tension at all, so the I'm not fighting with the pedal and the beater just bounces off the drum head like a drum stick does. So try the pedal with full tension and then no tension and feel the difference. Then work out the comfortable point in the middle for you. I know this sounds stupid and I'm sorry if it's too basic a point. But I read somewhere that Buddy Rich didn't use any spring tension so I thought I'd try it. Also I play with my heels down so that might make a difference.

[da-bing2007]

Don't be in such a rush to play so fast. It will come to you. Plus, if you practice enough, you will not feel so tired from playing. Have fun.

[STNDRUMS]

Speed comes with time and practice. Many other drummers state that practicing and slower speeds will build your control and speed, and i have to agree with them. I've been playing death metal/thrash for at least 5 years and let met tell ya when I first started playing double bass I could barley keep a tempo of 150bpm steady for over a minute. Now I'm pushing 215 on a pretty constant basis to 230bpm( on a good day haha). There are alot of times it can get discouraging (especially when you see a 13yr old doing blasts at 280bpm after playing for only 6 months *sobs*)