HOW To PLAY YOUR KICK With STRENGTH & SPEED w/ Beatdown 

*HEY EVERYBODY! Hope you enjoy this lesson, man. When I finished editing it I gave it one final watch and thought 'Yep. This is one of my favourite ones' Please share it if you dig it! And keep sheddin'. We're all just over here tryin' to get better* 🤓🥁

You don't even realize you've become my drum teacher.

I'm 66 years old and been playing since I was 14. I have learned more from you in the last year about technique than I have in the last 50 years. You have a way to make your explanations crystal clear and usable to everyone, no matter what level player they are. That's a real talent for a teacher. Thank you so much.

This is honestly one of the best tutorials on the kick drum I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot of them

0:34 The groove seems familiar🤔

I watch a lot of different drum tutorial videos. But there’s only two people whose excercises usually end up in my daily warm-up routine - Tommy Igoe and Rob Brown. Not only the excercises are great, these guys are also really really good at explaining them. Thank you Mr. Beatdown for that! Keep up the good work! You are a great educator!

Man this channel saves my life... almost every day 👏😅 Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

No teacher on the internet is as personal, feels like a one on one lesson every time! RRB my man

Hey Man, I got to tell you that this "lesson" on Kick drum was exactly what I needed after playing for over 30 year. You nailed in the head for me with the ankle hinge thing and plus one and zero positions. Finally I found through you a comfortable and powerful way to play the kick (Aleluia!!) Feels really good like never before! To show you gratitude I just went to your shop and bought a T shirt! Keep shinning your light brother!!!

Hey I am 56 years old and played in a band as a kid. I left the drums years ago and later took up bass guitar. Some friends of mine have dragged me out of retirement to play drums for them. I’ve had a real issue with my kick foot, in fact I felt as though it’s was getting worse rather than better. I played heal down. I’ve watch lots of videos about heal up. Your video has nailed it down and made it seem so simple now. Thanks 🙏 Chris in the UK

Rob is such a phenomenal teacher

I'm 60 and have been "playing" for about 2 weeks. After watching a few of your videos, specifically the ones concerning "5 Rookie Mistakes" and "Proper Drum Setup", I was guilty of ALL of them! Everything is flowing and working much better after watching your videos. I only have about 248 more to watch! You're an excellent instructor. Thank you sir!!!

Think of the pedal as a stick.....YES! Thank you Rob: the brother of practicality.

This exercise has given me a clear understanding on how the kick pedal is supposed to to be played. I feel more comfortable now when doing doubles. It has also increased my speed.

I admire your honesty in assessing your abilities because this awareness informs what to work on. Thank you for the lesson and for sharing your perspective on the matter.

Nice footwork! Im a 46yo drummer thats been playing since i was 6. Even now after years and years of playing im still working on my footwork

This such a simple solution to a problem that I've looked EVERYWHERE else to solve. Rob, you're videos have really been amazing as I start my drum journey. Keep grooving brother

This is super amazing .... I'm so glad I came in contact with this channel.... Amazing tutorial boss

Man, you explained this so well... THANK YOU!!

Awesome video Rob! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

Very nice, will do it. Thanks!

Rob you're one of the best teacher/players out there! So clear, and have the musical chops to enhance respect for your knowledge.

Great job yet again Rob Brown! Your tutorials are always well presented and extremely helpful. Cheers.

Really needed this. Thank you sir!

So helpful thanks Rob!

Another great video sir. Thank you so much !!

Finally a video that gives you the science of the double stroke on the kick, the actual mechanics behind the foot placement and movement. Thanks for the help!

Rob - I recently discovered your videos and they are awesome! Thank you! I really, really appreciate how straightforward and practical they are. I’m getting value out of each one and I’ve been drumming a long time. Thank you!

Thanks for the quick response. Your videos are really helpful and easy to understand.

very useful video thank you so much for this video! keep uploading

Great lesson! You broke down the mechanics to the point where I could them understand exactly what you were doing when you showed the foot cam on the exercises. Thanks for the effort, Rob!!

You’re the best online drum tutorial I’ve ever seen , you are the dude I’m following you all the way, thanks man !,,

Awesome tutorial, thanks

Fantastic lesson! You really have something special when it comes to teaching!

I always appreciate how detailed you are, as well as your no nonsense - common sense approach. Especially discussing (thoroughly) the mechanics involved. Thank you!

Great tutorial, best I have seen so far, thanks!

This is a great video. Love the analysis. Very insightful and helpful.

This was very helpful indeed mr Brown!! I saw instant improvement in my playing after incorporating heel up technique into it so thanks a million!

Great video Rob. THis is just what I needed at this point. I have been working on increasing my skill with my feet on the kit and this will fit well with what I have already been working on. Thank you, and I look forward to the fruit of this exercise.

Beatdown, nicely done. Especially exercise #3.

you sound great Rob. Thank you for these videos

These are fantastic exercises which I will make good use of...thanks Rob!

I looked at the picture for 1 second and was doing it. You’re my Messiah

Thanks for this. Really appreciate the perspective and coaching. :)

Excellent teacher! I love the way you play, you make everything you do look so natural and easy! Your lessons are great. Explained in detail and free!! These lessons are a Blessing! Thanks for your kindness to help others. You're a good man!

The best teacher hands down 🤚🏼

Another great workout! Thanks so much, man!

Struggled with the double for years. Thanks for a proper explanation Rob. It works!

Came across one of your videos breaking down a Vinnie. C. lick and loved it. This kick video was also just as inspiring. Been playing casual groups and big bands for 40 years. I have got a lot of musical "street knowledge" but it is fun to get new ideas. You do a great job at explaining and definitely inspire me to do new things with the kit. Keep it up.

This is why Rob is such a valuable teacher . Humble too. His foot work has always been tasty. Greetings from Tennessee .

I always come back 2 this one...Helped me alot BEATDOWN thanks bro.

Thank you thank you Rob Brown!!!!! Your vids help me a lot!

One thing comes to mind when I watch your videos. Keeping it real....

Awesome videos man they’re really helpful. I’ve only been drumming for 8 months and I’ve learned a lot from you. I’m progressing quickly and I will be trying this out tomorrow.

Man thank you so much for your videos they are so good in giving the best ways to improve a person's drum skills you are awesome thank you so much

Awesome exercises, thank you very much indeed.

Man you have such a good way of breaking things down and explaining things.

This is the kind of instruction I need. 🙏

Thank you Rob!!! I use this for my practice and warm up. Also dropped my beater back with lots of slack for maximum thumpification. I've been playing 30 years and man this video took my foot control to a new level. My worship team loves it especially on those hillsong/ bethel builds. Thanks again.

Finally dude! Thanks a lot i needed that lesson!! Greatings from lebanon!❤

Just watched you video on adjusting my bass pedal... was going to look for a video on speeding up my playability an once agin you deliver..... thanks for all you do for us average/novice/drummers... cant wait to practice theses three lessons.... Thanks again. DJ

this is the video that i've been looking for, i hope i could be better with this tutorial!! thanks for all your tutorial videos, you such an amazing teacher for me!😁👍

Great vid, awesome teacher (but we knew that). Something to think about: if your foot 'slides around' (i.e., your calf rotates) when doing heel-toe movement, it's because the muscles you're using to lift your leg aren't balanced, some are overdeveloped and some are underdeveloped. Hip flexors v. glute min/med in the hips, gastro min v. med in the calf... most people are unbalanced, and have outward rotation of the hips because "humans sit too much"... legs are heavy, lifting and bouncing them while seated is hard and unnatural motion. Trainers who know biomechanics can change your drumming game; so much of what we struggle with is habits and brain training, but a lot is also brute strength and flexibility. As you age, you and your joints will appreciate any effort spent balancing the system now.

wow this is a dream come true lesson for me cos I have been searching for this a long time. thanks man.%

The Best lesson ever! Thanks man!

I’m not sure what I like more, the drummin or the faces while drummin!! Both are fantastic!!!! 🎶❤️🎶

Excellent, lesson, thank you, Rob!

Informative! Helped this guitarist out immensely. Thanks!

Man, this is awesome! Starting at 14:57 the exercise you lay out is so effective!, it’s what I’ve been looking for. Thank you Rob.

awesome, thanks for your explanation. It will helps many students of music. it sounds great: The repetition fixes everything.congratulations man...

Such Great teaching really awesome thank you

Great video!! I’m new to the drums and appreciate your videos. Always great but this one is really going to help! 🔥

Awesome video man. I appreciate it. I'm new to drums and I will definitely apply this.

Rob Brown is the best of the best

After one day I felt improved. Thanks for all these great lessons Rob.

You're incredible man, keep it up

Thank you sir. You are a great teacher.

The real deal,,,,I,be looked at most drum teacher's on line,,,by far the best

I really respect your humility and modesty. I enjoy your videos muchly.😁👍👍

Thank you. Very good explanation 👍👍👍

Just watched this rob ,man it's something that I have battled with for so long ,I'm a worship drummer and to build in either bridge or pre chorus on kick has always been a challenge but the dynamics in it is amazing ,that's heaps man ,you have a gift brother ,not many drummers even in church like to expose there abilities but I love how you don't hold back ,it's a sign of true humility ,bless you

I love watching your videos...👍🏽

dude is a good teacher. Easy to understand what he is trying to communicate

Rob you are my drum teacher, you kick ass thank you my brother

Thank you Rob !!!

You're like the mad scientist of drumming. These videos are helpful. Thanks man

Thank you! “The foot level with the floor” - that statement made it click for me. I now need to make it stick through practise, but in that position, my foot can move so much faster than my previous heel down, and heel up positions. Thank you, Rob!

I play guitar...decided to learn drums a few weeks ago. This guy is such a great teacher!!

Awesome thanks Rob blessings

Straight to the point!

Excellent explanation man!

My kick drum chops improved immediately after if not during this vid. Thnx for all the helpful tip for taps and such. Best wishes 🍻

as always awesome video my dude

Wow , I can now do doubles on my bass drum. After your demonstration I started concentrating on keeping my foot parallel to the ground at rest, raising my seat also helped... and now the doubles are flying.

*_Thanks for sharing._*

Merci Rob, I am an autodidact who plays in rock band without any technical info like this, You improve my way to play drums. i enjoy to play and practice more and more THANKS A LOT!

Great video Rob. Quite honestly, my footwork has been off of my radar for some time, so definitely want to try this out to see where I stand.

These are awesome exercises. I use them on my left (Weak) foot as well.

I love your videos!

I'm 65, and played in several groups from age 15 - 30. Wow... I have the itch to get an affordable E set and bang around again! I learned kick doubles (trying to imitate Gonzo) using a "drop leg, slide foot" method. I really like YOUR method better... I could never get any decent speed, and triplets and quads were very difficult. Thanks SO much for your careful detailed lesson!! 👍