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The Bass Drum Owners Manual: Mastering the Art of Weight Distribution Part Two: Springless Practice
Michael Packer
On 01st Jun 2024
Welcome to the second installment on the topic of Mastering Weight Distribution, The Power of Springless Practice. What if I told you that you could enhance your bass drum technique by practicing without the spring on your pedal, or what I call Springless practice? In this article, we’ll explore this unconventional yet highly effective method to elevate your bass drum skills to new heights. You might be thinking; what? how? and most likely, why? For me, springless practice is like going to the dentist or eating squash. I hate them both but the benefits to my health and dental hygiene are simply too great and out way the discomfort. So, I suck it up and see my dentist four times a year and eat my squash. Springless practice is challenging but the benefits are incredible. The Springless Pedal Advantage: Once you can play the most common and foundational motions […]
June 2024 Issue