Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hey guys!  Its me again and I just wanted to ask a question about 
double bassing.  When I last played drums, about six years ago, I 
never learned how to double bass and when I purchase my DTXII next 
month I will also be purchasing an Iron Cobra double bass pedal.  
Are there any tips you drummers can offer about learning to play 
double bass?  Thanks!!

well, heres what i can tell you about learning to play double 
bass: dont expect to be as good as Dave Lombardo (legendary 
drummer for Slayer) for quite some time. if your double bass 
experience is anything like mine, your left foot is gonna be weak 
and inaccurate when you get started. dont get discouraged 
though. the learning curve is mild at first, but all of a sudden your 
skills burst into effect. my only real advice (aside from practicing 
like crazy) would be to spend some time playing some normal 
beats with only your left foot on the double bass pedal. this 
should build up your speed and power on your left leg. 

anyway, i dont know how well a double bass pedal works with 
the dtxpress. i just ordered my dtxpressII this morning (yipee!). it 
should work great. the bass drum pad has been expanded to 
accomodate a double bass pedal. anyway, i will definitaly be 
using a double pedal with my dtx kit... so i will let you know in 
about a week. 


--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "underneathheaven 
<realvast@s...>" <realvast@s...> wrote:
> Hey guys!  Its me again and I just wanted to ask a question 
about 
> double bassing.  When I last played drums, about six years 
ago, I 
> never learned how to double bass and when I purchase my 
DTXII next 
> month I will also be purchasing an Iron Cobra double bass 
pedal.  
> Are there any tips you drummers can offer about learning to 
play 
> double bass?  Thanks!!

1st, I have owned the Iron Cobra and it is a very good
pedal. However, I recommend Pearl's top of the line
pedal, I've got one, just can't think of the name. It
has alot more "touch" than the cobra.

2nd, There are some good books out there. Im at the
office so mine aren't handy. I would advise working
through alternating 1/4's,1/8's and 1/16's on the
pedals while playing a basic straight 4/4 rock beat
(1/8's on HH and snare on 2 and 4). Also utilize
paradidles RLRR and LRLL on the BD. These are good
starting points.

Good Luck

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Double peddles work fine with the ETXpress II.  I am likewise 
learning to do double bass after many years of not playing drums.  
There are lots of exercises on the net (see www.drumbum.com), and 
some suggest doing the rudiments with your feet vs your hands as a 
strategy.  Keep practicing, as it is just starting to come together 
for me after several months of constant effort.

Doc