polyp
02-11-2007, 02:30 PM
i don't play with double bass pedals, but i think some of you people would be able to help me with a problem i'm having.
i'm starting to learn to keep the hihat going with my foot all the time, but i'm having problems with the fact that when i lift both legs, i fall forwards!
i realise i will have to work on my posture, but i'm not sure what to go for.
it seems to me that the "correct" upper body posture would be with your back dead straight and your weight towards the back so that you won't flop forward when using both feet. seems like you should therefore position your toms, snare and cymbals so that they are easily reachable from this up-straight position, so that you are never really moving your torso much at all.
does that make any sense, or have i got it all wrong? any tips for good stability and posture while using both feet would be much appreciated.
thanks
i'm starting to learn to keep the hihat going with my foot all the time, but i'm having problems with the fact that when i lift both legs, i fall forwards!
i realise i will have to work on my posture, but i'm not sure what to go for.
it seems to me that the "correct" upper body posture would be with your back dead straight and your weight towards the back so that you won't flop forward when using both feet. seems like you should therefore position your toms, snare and cymbals so that they are easily reachable from this up-straight position, so that you are never really moving your torso much at all.
does that make any sense, or have i got it all wrong? any tips for good stability and posture while using both feet would be much appreciated.
thanks