Finally... someone who recommends a combination of techniques. Instead of some who say that one is better than the other.

This is a gem of a lesson. Foot technique and the correct way of sitting on the throne are things not everyone talks about with this much detail.

*Me sitting on the toilet slapping my bare feet against the tile.*

Before i was exposed to Thomas Lang's videos, i never knew your feet could play like your hands. Love this guy.

Out of the dozens of bass drum technique videos I've seen over the years, this one has been by far the most helpful.

You can see how much Thomas has built his stamina. At 4:54, the interviewer is (understandably) tired and breathing heavily. Meanwhile, Thomas is totally relaxed, despite having been talking through the whole exercise.

Thomas's face is something between Jean Claude Van Damme and Matt Damon)

Anyone who doesn't see Thomas as being one of the greatest drummers of all time just doesn't understand drums. Observe, learn and enjoy people.

7:17 this is Lang’s most difficult training technique because it requires precision muscle control and power constantly otherwise your stool begins to swivel because of the inconsistency of one or both control and power. You can’t use your heel to anchor yourself down like normal in which case the slight difference doesn’t affect your playing much but by doing this training technique it makes you sharpen your control to a fine fine edge. Wow, this mans thinking is amazing.

Somehow, Lang is the first person I ever saw who played ghost notes with his bass pedals. He wasn’t playing alternating, he had a dominant foot and the other was doing the equivalent of ghost notes.

Thomas Lang is a Legend!! Ive looked up to him for years 1 of the greatest for sure! Among the GOATs, plus he is always eager to share and teach!! Thomas Lang for President!!!! Lol

Thomas, Fantastic Video. Much appreciated by this 69 YO, Retired, Recreational Player. Your emphasis on posture & throne height / angle is Spot On. Personally, with the spinal issues I have, the speed you demonstrate is a "dream" for me. But I will practice these methodologies. You appear in great shape physically, and that definitely helps to be able to play this instrument. I returned to playing drums after a 50 Year Hiatus in 2019. My wife gave me a cheapo Kit for Xmas in 2018, so I could play again in retirement which actually occurred this year. Boy, am I glad she did that. I play along to My Music: CCR, Petty, Clapton, Stones, Beatles, Mellencamp, Springsteen, Eagles, etc.,, Basic Rock and Roll. Moral to my story is Take Care of Yourself, watch your Posture and Position. Over 45 years of daily Commuting (80% by driving 2-3 hours a day), Ruined my Posture and together with a physical disability of a 1 inch shorter right leg, has wreaked Havoc with my Spine / Well Being. It is Important !!! Be well all.

These exercises are masterpiece. It's like playing snare with hands. All the combinations are endless. The possibility is infinity. Thank you for the inspiration.

He explains things better in English than native speakers! Its insane I wish he taught all my subjects of study! Master teacher and player!!!!!!!

After watching this video, I'm playing the double pedal much better. Thank you very much Thomas Lang and Drum Channel.

One of the best videos on foot-technique out there. Awesome job, Dirk & Thomas!

Que aula incrível.... esperei muito tempo para poder ver essa verdadeira enciclopédia de técnica 👏👏👏👏👏...

Getting to level of "happy feet" when you are left side weak for 50 years is a monumental challenge- amazing metal drummers like Mike Smith f'n blow my mind ! Great exercises Thomas !

Extremely valuable leg, ankle, sitting position techniques Thomas. Many gracious thanks!

Great lesson! I typically don’t make it to the end of drumming instructional videos . . . didn’t want this one to end. Thomas is a great teacher. Reminds me of my mentor Jeff.

I really enjoy the way in which thomas explains himself. He is a great educator... and an incredible drummer.

This was some of the best tips and advice that I've seen on these bass drum techniques, it's amazing how if you just adjust these little things in your technique you can play so much better

this guy explains things in such detail. very amazing teacher

One of the best videos about pedals ever.Priceless!

Best and easiest explanation of the most important techniques so far. Thanks Thomas.

From now on, consider this video an absolute Master Class

This is absolute amazing, thanks for share it!

Getting comfortable with multiple techniques has been the best approach to my drumming. I play a lot of metal drumming too so it’s been nice switching between techniques to increase endurance. Lately, using a lot of ankle technique for fast double kick

Aula alto nível sensacional demais 👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁

I think this is the most informative double bass video I've ever seen, answered many of my questions about how to balance weight on the throne (sitting back a bit so legs are suspended) without constantly engaging the abs or holding the whole weight of your legs in the air. my throne had a back rest on it, and from years of woodwind and brass playing I'm too used to sitting on the front edge of any chair I sit on, which of course doesn't work here too well. So now I'm going to practice those paradiddles now with the stomp-accent and heel-down unaccented notes.... thanks very much ! :D

thomas is a great teacher. that was really nice.

Fantastic tips from a drumming MONSTER!! I absolutely luv watching both his training videos and solo work. Several different techniques and some great body position tips.👍👍👍 Thank you Mr Lang

This man is just a monster... amazing technique.

Que fácil lo haces parecer todo, grande maestro Lang, éxitos y bendiciones desde Perú 🇵🇪

An EXCELLENT presentation. I teach a similar approach that was taught to me 50 years ago. Well done!

Magnifique travail évolutif ! Et un Monsieur très sympathique ! Super souvenir de ma rencontre avec Thomas !

Thank you so much Thomas!

Thank you very much for this video! ❤️

Great instructions 👍

Thank you Mr. Lang, I learned more from this video compared to others covering the same topics, very thorough and eye opening, great instructional skills and demo, thanks a million

Really interesting comments re. drum thrones. I've been using a saddle throne for two decades, and what Thomas says is absolutely spot on: there's no support under the thighs and it's very difficult to execute certain techniques on double pedal because the saddle naturally has your centre of mass nearer the front of the stool. Also, don't be fooled by how easy he makes this look: getting that kind of control with ankle strokes takes YEARS of dedicated practice.

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos

Thanks for this lesson! 😎👏

The insight of many great drummers being tap dancers is really interesting and insightful. Much of the foot motion is very similar.

Thank you 👍😊

One of the best videos I've ever seen.

So good!

An incredible video for correct posture and foot technique ty!

Reminds me of tap dancing. I love the way he explains sitting position for ankle stroke

Mega lesson, thanks 🙏

YES I NEEDED THIS

Dude, super cool. Thanks for sharing Thomas!

Thomas is a great practitioner of technique, especially foot technique.

this exercises are great.

This video is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you so much for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a copy of Creative Control. It is the most fun-to-watch and instructional drum DVD I have. Thomas Lang is a legend.

Great video, thank you!!!!

This was fantastic. The posturing on the throne gave some great tips.

That was great, thank you

great teacher he is

Thomas Lang mechanics in step by step ways incredible

What a treat, thank you.

Every time I watch Thomas I feel like such a beginner, the guy is amazing.

Thomas you're impressive man. Very intelligent and really know a lot of things on drums. just great

This literally one of the best videos EVER! Lacing techniques for beginners...even advancees...pros.....anyone whoooosah got them loves tha chopps!!! Great video 🙏👏👏 EDIT: First started playing, First started using a double pedal, First technique was ankle...had no idea what I was doing lol... Did everything such ass backwards 😂😂🥱🥱

This video still relevant. Great exercises with helpful tips.

This is way more simple than people think. He's literally treating each exercise as a workout. You have fast twitch muscle fibers as well as slow twitch muscle fibers and in doing this you can train both. The slow twitch fibers will help with control and the fast twitch will help with speed. I did tons of excercises and workouts like this in high school and since then my bass drum skills have grown exponentially because of it. Feel free to check out my videos if you want. I will be uploading a proper explaination of this one day and hopefully it can help educate people a bit.

Very clear instruction. Very good, very useful in all playin and development. 👍🏼

great...thanks!

Great tips from the master!

He is going the third technique you are killing me I can’t breathe. And posture is so important. Great lesson thanks

Thanks!!!!

best lesson without playing a drum ever... cool.

This is probably the best double bass drum video I’ve seen and not one drum was used. Thankyou.

Thanks a lot for the video :) It's great!

such a good teacher as well as a monster player

Very helpful

Alot of keeping in shape is shown here and I don't mean just heavy weights in the gym either! Great tips too! Keep learning the ropes!

Thank you drum Chanel and thanks to Thomas Lang .very simple and very useful your lesson for me.

What an awesome teacher;!! The lesson was explained and demonstrated so clearly!!!

Thanks for sharing!!! Amazing \m/

This is great!

Sound is great

that was educational, very good!

This helps a lot although it is really challenging. Awsome.

thanks

This is the best foot technique instructional video ever... If the drum thang doesn't' pan out Thomas you could always become a fantastic tap dancer/instructor.... Rock On!!🤘🤩🤘Frito

Fantástico !!!

Cool, Thanks DrumChannel.com & Thomas

Amazing

Monster lang, this is why Thomas plays like a monster, one of the greats

Magistral !

Love my DW suspension throne with the office chair type lift" instead of adjusting your height and twisting a wing nut to lock it in I love the lift on the fly type with the DW even way better than the spiral gear spin lift

Ive been trying to get faster at double bass and after watching this and isolating the ankle stroke, i realize how weak my left calf is. Will definitly put this into my practice routine. I have a feeling this is what i need.

Gonna try this as warm up before i play

First time i see an average advanced drummer shows the heel down technic that used only at slow music and to achieve low volumes but without attack and punch as the heel up technic that is i believe the best choice with the most uses in every genre.Also heel down needs very exercised legs and with great pre work at gym to build the wanted muscle power and memory.Very amazing lesson mr .Thomas to let aside ways as swivel or ankle motion needed at high speeds only.

Fantástico 😃👏👏

As informative as the actual foot technique demonstrations were, his concept about correct positioning on the throne is something I could’ve used 30 years ago, and that not enough people talk about. Great information.

I would literally sit and listen to a 10-minute long Lang foot-on-floor solo and still be stunned.

amazing video1 IM GONNA PRACTICE THOSE DRILLS from now on