Double bass drumming explained ebook by ryan alexander. Its your foot technique and you might have to change your pedalling technique when playing double bass. I do not own this footage, it belongs to its rightful owners. Drum lesson by mike johnston double bass with one foot. Megadeth drummer dirk verbeuren shares his insight and exercises for all of you who aim to get better at playing double kick. A bassline also known as a bass line or bass part is the term used in many styles of music, such as jazz, blues, funk, dub and electronic, traditional music, or classical music for the lowpitched instrumental part or line played in jazz and some forms of popular music by a rhythm section instrument such as the electric bass, double bass, cello, tuba or keyboard piano, hammond organ. I love this era of dnb and nothing topped andy cs 2 hour sets at the end.
George kollias presents the third lesson in a series of what will be a journey into the double bass drumming world. Some beginners to the upright bass have been playing using tuners to check their pitch. The bow is a stick with horsehair stretched tightly across it. With double bass, its pretty easy to simulate a ruff on the drum set with the bass performing two 32nd notes leading to a snare or tom or cymbal. Andy c nightlife 2 a drum and bass odyssey discogs. While this is not a bad method, it can lead to frustration and discouragement sometimes. First part the beginning is available for preordering. Double bass drums were popularized in the 1960s by rock drummers ginger baker of cream, mitch mitchell of the jimi hendrix experience, keith moon of the who and nick mason of pink floyd. Learn how you can play a double bass and take advantage of this instruments rich diversity.
Winedark sea is dedicated to jerry junkin, without whom the piece would not exist. With the odyssey of double bass drumming, i want to take you through this journey. George kollias the odyssey of double bass drumming. Double bass drumming technique bass drum mastery youtube. Dont get me wrong, double bass playing has its place, but dont concentrate so much on double bass that you never get your stick control where it needs to be or never learn any decent fills. The earliest violins were made in italy around 1550 and developed from the medieval fiddle and rebec. I no longer have to fear the sound of the di that foh uses. During a bass solo the bass players role has shifted from defining the chords to creating a singable melody part with few requirements and expectations. Bobby rondinelli of rainbow, black sabbath and blue oyster cult and master teacher michael lauren from the drummers collective have put together the most comprehensive text. Bobby rondinelli of rainbow, black sabbath and blue oyster cult and master teacher michael lauren from the drummers collective have put together the most comprehensive text ever written on the subject of double bass drumming. The encyclopedia of double bass drumming bobby rondinelli, michael lauren on. This lesson is aimed at double bassists who want to go beyond one octave scales and arpeggios and use more of the fingerboard. The full odyssey, it turned out, was too large, so abby picked some of the greatest hits from the epic poem. This second variation adds a third bass drum shot on the a of one and the a of three.
Have in mind all your high speed bass drumming should be generated on your ankles, not your whole leg, so the throne wont be an obstacle. Learning how to play double bass drum fills can be challenging, but this stepbystep video will walk you through some basics to get started. Get a rudimental workout for your feet, practice your timekeeping with dynamic bass drum exercises and syncopated double bass drum patterns, study independence, and apply all of the rudiments to your. Double bass drumming learn about double bass drumming. Joe franco presents an organized discussion of this powerful and consistent sound in a method he calls the single stroke system. Buy the odyssey of double bass drumming drums book by isbn. Shop and buy the encyclopedia of double bass drumming sheet music. You see, it sounds like you arent making good foot contact with the pedal and thats why you ar having problems getting a even solid kick when doing 32nd or 64th patterns 200bpms or faster notes in double bass drumming. George kollias presents the first lesson in a series of what will be a journey into the double bass drumming world. Usually when a bass player plays a solo, its no longer a basslineits a melody. Im not a master of the double bass, but about 23 years ago i started using a dou.
Bass odyssey online radio dubplates only 2k11 by bass odyssey published on 201412. In this free drum lesson, dave atkinson teaches eight drum beats that incorporate double bass patterns. Famed drummer, louie bellson is known to have been one of the first drummers to use double bass drums with his drumset. Print and download over the rainbow double bass sheet music from the wizard of oz arranged for double bass. Funk deemphasizes melody and chord progressions and focuses on a strong rhythmic groove of a bassline played by an electric bassist and a drum part played by a. Learn how to play beginner double bass drum fills with this video lesson with dave atkinson. This double bass lesson is on ghost notes and slapped notes. This is the beginning of a journey into the double bass drumming world well known as one of the leaders of extreme metal drumming, george kollias remains at the top of todays metal scene and goes way beyond that with the book series the odyssey of double bass drumming.
Focusing on beats, fills, and soloing over the double bass roll, this book provides practical applications that will guide a single bass player into the world of playing two. I show you how to use them in your playing to make it groove. As with everything else, it takes a bit of time and effort. Having more definition to your bass tone really helps the front of house engineer get it right. Mastering double kick drumming by dirk verbeuren part 1 youtube.
Owner claims it has a form fit case so i suspect it isnt must a high school woodworking project. Or sometimes the foh bass sounds like its being defined gated by the bass drum and does not exist without the drum. Its musical versatility makes the contrabass a popular instrument among bass players from all musical walks of life. Ultimately you will need to learn two octave scales, but theres also ways you can. The strings can be steel or gut and can be either plucked or played with a bow like a violin. The metal album lost in the sound of separation by underoath is tracked with a single pedal and its some of my favorite metal drumming. The series is going to be completed in 3 different books.
Nicko mcbrain explains why he dont use double bass drums. When working on double bass patterns and speed or practicing drums in general pay close attention to your posture. Hey all, i can do diddles with both my feet and i was curious. Brun productions, 2000 contrebasse histoire 317 pages. There is much more to drumming than fast 16th notes on your double kick. If you have never used one before, it can be quite difficult to time it with your usual playing hands. History of the double bass the double bass and violone. The pdf s are also available here in this collection.
George kollias presents the fourth lesson in a series of what will be a journey into the double bass drumming world. Bass odyssey by dmovement published on 20150125t17. George kollias the odyssey of double bass drumming hey everyone, some of the biggest news i had in months, and also a dream i had for years. Don hermanns accompanied rudiments course double bass. Joe franco double bass drumming full video hq youtube.
Youll learn how to play a blast beat, 16th note triplet and 32nd note double bass drum beats, and a. If the picture doesnt upload here is a full description. Play fast doublebass drum patterns dom famularo youtube. Be sure you really slow this down, and focus on control. Beginner double bass drum fills free bass drum lessons. Legendary iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain was asked by australian musician why he doesnt use double bass drums. George has set a new standard in double bass drumming throughout his career for everyone in the drumming community to aspire to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The way i grew up playing, being inspired by i know mooney the whos keith moon had two bass drums, but contrary to. Double bass drum beats free double bass drum lessons. Syncopated double bass drum patterns thomas langs drum.
This rhythm and variations based on it utilizes double bass as an augmentation without sounding like a pack of wild horses. Double bass piano prepared with glass rods in movement 3 harp. During a melodic bass solo, you can toss the note choice pyramid aside. Bass odyssey by dmovement free listening on soundcloud. The odyssey of double bass drumming is the ultimate guide for double bass drumming. Instrumental solo, and instrumental part in eb major. Over the rainbow double bass from the wizard of oz. Quick overview of bass drum mastery how to take your double bass drumming to the next level. There is a long way to get where i want you to get, but i promise you, you. The pdf below and the video shows the patterns that cover the spots in the bar that need to be practices to kick start this concept. Read double bass drumming explained a comprehensive reference on the art and science of double bass by ryan alexander bloom available from rakuten kobo. As a subscriber, you receive two multiangle instructional videos with accompanying pdf files. The first person to use and popularize the double bass drum setup was jazz drummer louie bellson, who came up with the idea when he was still in high school. Coming out as a book trilogy with each book covering a different level, this book is the greatest double bass drumming journey for students and teachers of any type of music.
Do more with 1 octave double bass scales discover double. These double bass drum beats range from stock to more advanced and challenging patterns. There is a practice aid thats great for any upright bassists that are intermediate beginners and above. Another lesson on basics, but i say that very casually. If you have trouble keeping time with even the basic drum rudiments, this section is not the place for you to be. Our task has become a little bit easier with the release of odyssey of double bass drumming. Instruments of the orchestra instruments of the orchestra. Well known as one of the leaders of extreme metal drumming, george kollias remains at the top of todays metal scene and goes way beyond that with the book series the odyssey of double bass. Double bass drumming is playing the drumset with either two bass drums or a double bass drum pedal. Tons of information on how to play double bass drums properly including tips and secrets on how to play fills, rolls, beats, and exercises to help develop independence and control.
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