This month Modern Drummer will continue to include excerpts from Michael Packer’s essential book on bass drum control and technique The Bass Drum Owners Manual: Applying the Moeller Technique to the Bass Drum. As you will see, this is a new way of thinking about bass drum (and foot) control that is based in an old, popular, and useful hand technique called The Moeller Technique. Michael addresses the essential components of bass drum and hi-hat control. Let Michael’s wisdom and the wisdom of the Moeller Technique help you improve the control, sound, and eventually speed, of your feet, regardless of musical style. This month Michael addresses the hi-hat foot, and breaks down the motions of the left foot. The Hi-Hat Playing Position Position your foot on the hi-hat pedal board so the tip of the foot is near or at the top. Raise the heel approximately one to two inches […]

July 2023 Issue