Topic: HEEL-TOE-TECHNIQUE (Read 2179 times)

myoung92 · « **on:** March 20, 2006, 09:43:06 PM »

Can somebody explain the heel toe technique. I'm looking for different methods to increase my foot speed.

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2006, 10:06:31 PM »

Quote from: myoung92 on March 20, 2006, 09:43:06 PM

Can somebody explain the heel toe technique. I'm looking for different methods to increase my foot speed.

Its a way for drummers to cheat working on real foot technique! Its a flicking action from your heel to toe to produce a double.

ChannelOne · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2006, 10:10:12 PM »

Quote from: bigblackdrummer on March 20, 2006, 10:06:31 PM

Its a way for drummers to cheat working on real foot technique! Its a flicking action from your heel to toe to produce a double.

I wouldn't say it's cheating, but drummers would be better off using a regular technique. There isn't much control or power in this technique, but that's just my opinion.

stixbajan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2006, 10:16:50 PM »

yea the stroke starts with the heel snappin down then the toe. look at tim waterson's website drumcanman.com i think. he explains it more there.

Anointed_Drummer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2006, 11:16:51 PM »

small clip with explanation

http://s54.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0OU4O1SGJJVUU2Z09FDWY7PYL3

but you should master the single pedal first

Anointed_Drummer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2006, 11:26:43 PM »

another one with none other then MR. GLADD himself

http://s54.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1OY4V04MX7EZ52RDP0AG2UNQV0

Stay Bless

SabianKnight · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2006, 01:10:41 AM »

It's not cheating and there is plenty of control theire if you really learn it.

The heel-toe technique comes from tap dancing as back in the early days of the drumset most drumset players were tap dancers.

Get the Steve Smith DVD : Drumset Technique and The U.S. beat... he explains heel-toe and other foot techniques extremely well.

Speed comes from control learn how to control your foot. Your ankle should move for your feet just like your wrist does for your hands as a hindge.

*** This guy posted by Anointed_Drummer is using waaaaaay to much leg. You do not need to bounce your leg like that all you need to do is rock your foot back and forth from the ball of your foot to your heel.

See this clip for a beter example: http://evansdrumheads.com/EVAMultimedia.aspx?VideoID=2650

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:07:44 AM »

If you think about it; the stroke of heel down can be applied to you regular foot stroke....I used to play heel-toe back when I was in gr 9 cause I thought thats what Gerald was doing....hahaha 1989-90

Eccentric-Rhythm · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2006, 07:04:43 AM »

Of Course its cheating!! just like using Double Bass Pedals is cheating!!!
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I am only kidding! If there is an advanced technique, why is a natural response always: "Its cheating". I do not understand.

God bless.

rjthakid · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2006, 08:54:25 AM »

Quote from: Eccentric-Rhythm on March 21, 2006, 07:04:43 AM

......If there is an advanced technique, why is a natural response always: "Its cheating". I do not understand.....

God bless.

For real. I guess people learn to play a certain way, and they want to perfect THAT method. But taking the time to learn another technique can only benefit you in the long run.

smarkland38 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2006, 09:05:03 AM »

Thanks for the info brothers!

C.J · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2006, 01:29:11 PM »

my boy Kevin Kelly does that alot he can play 32nd notes on a single pedal using the heel toe technique. its acually not very hard

bklynfinest · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2006, 02:02:57 PM »

but what if your foot is 2 big for the pedal i wear a sz 11 and the tip of my foot is at the the dw logo sumtimes more up how can u apply the heel-toe method if ur foot is big

funkyfingaz · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2006, 03:17:28 PM »

Same wit me Bkfinest..My foot gets in da way!

fretai03 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2006, 03:55:11 PM »

That's some good info. Thanks.

Drumwen · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:04:12 PM »

Quote from: bklynfinest on March 21, 2006, 02:02:57 PM

but what if your foot is 2 big for the pedal i wear a sz 11 and the tip of my foot is at the the dw logo sumtimes more up how can u apply the heel-toe method if ur foot is big

Yeah I had the same problem to cause I wear a size 13. So try this, 1st hit-heal up, 2nd hit-toe comes up a little and come down with you whole foot. Or you can try doing a doulble hit (like your doing a roll) and slow it down until you even out the hit's, Then slowly try to speed it up as you get better. Hope I've been helpful.

SABIAN 4 LIFE

Drumwen · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:20:00 PM »

Mine is actualy reversed, Toe-Heel

bklynfinest · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:43:56 PM »

thanks man i'll try but i think i'll stick to the regular way

SabianKnight · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:45:51 PM »

Quote from: bklynfinest on March 21, 2006, 02:02:57 PM

but what if your foot is 2 big for the pedal i wear a sz 11 and the tip of my foot is at the the dw logo sumtimes more up how can u apply the heel-toe method if ur foot is big

I wear a 12 and I can do it on a short Flying Dragon need be in Lugs boots. It is all about sticking the sweet spot and rocking from the ball of your foot to the heel while your ankle acts like a hindge. Focus the pressure to the ball of your foot while shifting the weight to and from your heel.

Study the Steve Smith video guys...

bklynfinest · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:49:23 PM »

thanks sabe

Author Topic: HEEL-TOE-TECHNIQUE (Read 2179 times)

ChannelOne

Eccentric-Rhythm

rjthakid