There are more than just those two techniques. What are you trying to accomplish?
There are more than just those two techniques. What are you trying to accomplish?
Just to get better and faster. what are the other ones called?
I use a heel up sort of slide type of thing.
I only play heel down when I want to be weely weely kwiet. This turns out to be mostly never.
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I only use single pedal so perhaps my input isn't particularly relevant -
Heel down - slow tempo or when I'm trying to play quietly
Heel up - moderate to fast tempos
Heel/Toe - occasionally as required - I don't always get both notes at the same volume consistently and if the tempo isn't too fast will use singles, I need more practice.
I found heel/toe easier than slide when I first experimented so I stuck with it. I've seen swivel technique but as my ankles are made of glass, and it looks exhausting, I haven't even attempted it - swivel technique is probably not relevant for single pedal use so no good for me anyway.
For the most part, play heel up. Put your heel down on slow/quiet songs as you just don't need the power.
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I play heel down. That is all I ever learned. It is quite powerful if you ask me.
(single pedal) heel up & down, depending on music.
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I can play heel up or down. I'll quickly alternate when doing double-bass patterns due to fatigue if it goes on too long. That usually only happens on my left foot though, since it's weaker.
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For some reason I'm having a hard time doing heel to toe. I been on YouTube watching videos on it just can't get it. Any tips?
Practice it really slow initially - in either socks or very thin soled shoes so you can feel the action of the pedal. If you are wearing normal shoes the sole may not flex sufficiently to play heal/toe - try carpet slippers instead if you normally play in regular footwear.
Have you managed to adjust the tension of your IC pedal so it does not feel too heavy? A heavy, stiff pedal will make things much more difficult.
Make sure your foot isn't too high up the pedal - you will probably have to move your foot a little further down the pedal than you would play normally (your toes should not be up by the toe stop on your IC pedal - try a couple of inches down initially). If you have large feet you may find it helps to remove the toe stops from your IC pedal - they can be removed by undoing the screws on the underside of the foot plates. If you do remove them - don't loose them! Put them in a bag and keep them in your pedal case for safe keeping. If you decide you don't get along with the pedal you want to keep it complete if you decided to return it.
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I always play heel up, always. Even during quiet parts. Double pedals as well.
I actually raise my heels a bit and change position on the pedals when I'm doing fast double bass. It's kinda weird, but it's a technique that kinda developed naturally. I'm actually trying to change that, for purposes of economy and fatigue.
I just play fast....
Oh sorry I have a technique I'm not sure if it has a name.
But it's heel up and it sort of has a heel toe feel but it's not heel toe at all.
I'll have to video it sometime.
But I play singles heel up.
Right now in practice with metronome I'm doing 16th notes at 202 BPM consistently and I'm trying to work my way up.
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