Sick new pedal! I am in love...Ooooooooh, Shiny!

Not only does TRICK Percussion's dominator pedal look cool, but it is functional too. I have been waiting for someone to take the riegns in design for pedals, its been the same thing for almost the last 100 years practically, first I saw Axis, and now these. Long foot board, and more attention to resistance prevention. The beaters make sense, they are aerodynamic, want one? Ooooh, shiny!

Double Triple Quadruple Pedals for Drumming

Innovation in drums, not really. Apparently double bass pedals have been around since the turn of the century, (last time) , but had taken much time to gain acceptance in the music world. Double bass pedals are all you really need. If you need a triple it is because you are looking for a different sound, anything done on a triple can be pulled off on a single. Even a double bass pattern can be split between a single bass and floor tom. Surprisingly you go to you tube and there are actually quite a few amputee drummers, never stopped them! There is no quick way to get good at drums except to simply practice. John Bonham said he didn't need a double bass pedal because he said he was faster without it. Death metal hadn't been invented yet so I will give him the benefit of the doubt. Also because he has killer chops, gigantic drumsticks, and had a very explosive sound for the time. Quadruple bass, starting to get a bit ridiculous. But, for the sake of music, any new sound is a sound waiting for a home. To each his own, just make the music sound good and nobody cares what you play, how you play it, or why you are playing it. Rock on!

Me Double Bass Drumming

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Double bass drum Versus Double bass pedal

This one will plague many, confuse some, and sometimes just drive you mad. When I use my double bass drums it feels more natural with my feet, so if you don't care about lugging around double bass drums to practice, than more power to you.

The double bass pedal can be an effective way to pull off the quick hits and rolls of power drumming, without taking up space. The only setback is the functionality, you end up paying for what you get. The "slave pedal," (the 2nd pedal, usually left foot) is what you really need to focus on if you choose this path. So I recommend either DW "as your Honda that gets the job done double-pedal", and Axis as your "BMW".

So with some money you can get the Axis and have it feel like two bass drums, or you can continue to lug around the two double bass drums just like I do.

Until next time, keep practicing!