Does anyone here know of a source for a "heel pedal". I often believed that I could double pedal much faster with my heels, pivoting on the balls of my feet. An internet search discovered a three page, detailed diagram of just such a pedal. I was thrilled, but there was no manufacturer information. Does anyone make such a pedal, or should I develop it and become a millionaire?
Im not sure where to buy them though Buy Duallist Single-Foot Double Pedal | Single Drum Pedals | Musician's Friend
This is another type of a double single pedal
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The problem I always see with specialty equipment of any kind is that sometimes things happen and you need to substitute it with a standard. Its kinda the same reason I learned guitar and drums right handed even though I am left.
Gene Hoglan flies on the bass while using 30 year old camcos, combat boots and leg weights so I think the limitations on standard equipment have yet to be reached.
However, I'm all for innovation but a lot of times I feel that tradition has a lot to offer too. We have a tendency to make everything easier but I think it just makes us less versatile at the end of the day.
As for the pedal itself: I suppose you could get a lot of power out of it but it seems to limit your technique to heel smashing, whereas a standard pedal can be approached a great many different ways.
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