{"id":34792,"date":"2022-05-17T15:03:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T22:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=34792"},"modified":"2023-04-27T15:38:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T22:38:11","slug":"double-bass-drumming-setup-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/double-bass-drumming-setup-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Set Up Your Double Bass Pedals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Here’s the quickest way to set up your double bass pedals:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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1. Connect the pedals together<\/h3>\n
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Use a drum key to connect the drive shaft to the pedals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Clamp the main pedal to the bass drum<\/h3>\n
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Attach the main pedal (with the two beaters) onto the hoop of the bass drum. Tighten the screw on the clamp with your fingers to keep it in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Adjust the spring tension<\/h3>\n
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Adjust the spring tension on the pedals if needed. A tighter spring means quicker rebound.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Adjust the footboard angle if needed<\/h3>\n
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Use the drum key to adjust the footboard angle if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Make sure you’re comfortable<\/h3>\n
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You’re off to the races! Feel free to keep making adjustments to the pedal position and settings until you’re comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

That’s the TL;DR how-to. But read on if you’re looking for a detailed breakdown of how to set up double pedals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re using a double kick pedal or setting up two single pedals with two bass drums, the following tips will make your job way <\/em>easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dialing in the perfect settings on a single pedal can be tricky, so imagine trying to set up two<\/em>! Don’t worry – it’s not as hard as it looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different settings work well for different purposes, so read on to find out which double pedal settings are best for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(By the way, we’re going to use the terms ‘double bass’ and ‘double kick’ interchangeably here.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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