In the new and revised edition of the Encyclopedia Of Double Bass Drumming, Bobby includes nine new double bass drumming chapters. The new and expanded edition covers contemporary techniques such as bass drum double strokes, feet-only exercises, binary and ternary rhythms, “skiplets”, beat turnarounds, the “ladder”, and playing doubles with the hands while playing singles with the feet. These concepts will challenge your playing while expanding your double bass vocabulary. If practiced with intention and diligence, this material will help to prepare you for the demands of today’s music. This material is advanced, but completely attainable for anyone who has completed the previous chapters in this book. Always strive for great quality of sound and groove, and remember to start slowly at first. Have fun! Advertisement Double Strokes Playing double strokes with your feet is challenging, but well worth the time. Like everything else, it’s difficult until it becomes easy. […]

May 2023 Issue