How to Double Kick Fast on Drums

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Practice slow until you feel comfortable with what you're playing.

   Once you start getting better, play faster.
   
   Try different techniques- heel up, heel down, or heel-toe.
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   Step 2: Tension your kick pedals so that they give lots of response and spring

   , using the ball of your foot to kick down on the pedal, and using your calf muscles). , using your ankle to kick down on the pedal, and using your hamstring). ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Any technique heel up, heel down, flat what ever works for you better and very important you use the technique that you feel comfortable with and practice, a lot of practice.
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   Step 3: but not too tight that you can't push them down.

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   Step 4: Try playing with both your heels up (ie.

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   Step 5: Try playing with your heels down (ie.

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   Step 6: Find the best or easiest and most effective method of these for you.

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   Step 7: Lay your right foot flat on the floor.

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   Step 8: Raise the front of your foot off of the ground.

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   Step 9: Raise your foot in that position off of the ground and back down.

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    Step 10: When your heel hits the floor roll the front half of your foot down until its flat on the ground also.

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    Step 11: Continue rolling your foot until the heel of your foot is off of the ground.

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    Step 12: Lift the front part of your foot off of the ground and back down.

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    Step 13: When your toes hit the floor roll back until your foot is flat on the floor and repeat from number 7.

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    Step 14: You are basically rolling your foot from front to back and lifting it up when you get to either side.

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    Step 15: Keep your heel up.

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    Step 16: Let your heel hit the back part of the pedal first.

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    Step 17: When your heel hits bring your toe down while the pedal is bouncing back.

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    Step 18: Repeat.

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    Step 19: Play heel up.

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    Step 20: Play your toe down on the back of the pedal.

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    Step 21: Slide your heel towards the front getting a second contact.

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    Step 22: Just like normal

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    Step 23: but practice lots.

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    Step 24: Just keep practicing.

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