How to Assemble a Chain Double Bass Drum

Double bass drumming is common among rock and metal players.

Double bass drumming is very popular with drummers who play rock 'n’ roll or heavy metal music. Some drummers prefer two bass drums, each equipped with a single beater pedal. Other drummers prefer a single bass drum with two different pedals. One pedal has two beaters. When the drummer wants to the bass drum normally, he simply presses the right pedal and strikes the drum with a single batter. If he wants to play blast beats or utilize a different double bass drumming technique, he presses the right and left foot pedal. This forces two beaters to strike the drum. Since both beaters are attached to the right pedal, you must connect the left foot pedal via a chain so the left pedal works the second beater.

Instructions

1. Slide the front edge of the drum pedal equipped with the beaters onto the back lip of the bass drum and turn the thumbscrew located on the pedal inward to lock the pedal onto the drum.

2. Sit on the drum throne and position your right foot on the pedal. Position the left pedal where your left foot naturally rests. This should be between the right drum pedal and the foot pedal for your cymbals.

3. Attach the hook on one end of the chain adjustor to the clasp on the left side of the right drum pedal. Slide the lock in place to secure the hook onto the drum pedal.

4. Adjust the chain adjuster to either elongate or shorten the adjustor until the hook on the chain adjustor reaches the clasp on the right side of the left foot pedal. Slide the lock in place to secure the hook onto the drum pedal.

Resources

• Sick Drummer Magazine: Double Bass Drumming Examples