Hey guys! Intro with question.

Bmwz389 · Newbie Alert Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 1

What's up everyone.

Just an average kid here.

I got into drums about I wanna say a year ago. Off and on I played, because my buddy set up his old set over at my place cause he didn't have a storage place for it.

It was some crappy CB set. Missing a floor tom, no resonator head because he lost the head ring (don't ask how cause we don't know lol), one crash and a horrible snare.

I eventually bought my own set. I bought a Pearl Forum Series set and I loved it, I got all the necessary hardware and a Zyldjan (spelling I'm sure haha) ZBT kit, I was on budget but still spent alot haha.

I bought a PDP402 Double kick, and run the softer rubber side. And I have all factory heads.....I know I know lol.

The snare head is a Aquestrian Triple layer though, and I love it, added alot of pop to the snare.

I figure I'll start out asking my first question here. So here goes:

I seem to have a hard time double kicking. When I'm not on my set, I can move my feet at the right speed of pretty much any speed, but I'll loose rhythm eventually, I'm still working on that lol.

But when I play on the set, it sounds aweful, like it makes me want to cry.

I'm not sure if it's the spring tension or what, or if the stock head sucks, or if I need that black stick on thing that goes on the head.

But, I need to know because it's driving me insane lol. For all I know it could be just my technique, I can post a video if needed though.

Any first steps to fix the problem?

Thanks guys!

- Brandon

Bish · King of the Jungle Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 1882

Welcome, Brandon.

I think you probably answered your own question. It could be a combination of all.

First thing, eliminate the drum. Be sure to tune your heads to a good tone and something your ear likes. Then you have to look else where for the cause cuz you won't want to mess with the drum. Wink

Next, assuming it's the tension on the pedals. That is hard to calibrate because your legs are not likely holding the same strength.

Third you have to take time to build stamina and speed when you are experiencing resistance. ie the pedal springs and weight of the batters.

Lastly, is your throne height at the same height when you aren't on your pedals and you say you are better? Compare those two measurements.

Good luck and I hope this helps.
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Bish

"I play live as playing dead is harder than it sounds."