Real talk: the angle of your pedal's footboard is more important than you think.
If you're ending practice sessions with pain or discomfort, it's probably not about how you play but about how your pedals are set up.
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀
Setting up your footboard angle right is key.
Get it wrong, and you'll have trouble applying force or end up straining your ankles.
Here's what you need to watch out for:
𝟭. 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗽: If you're practically on top of your pedals and the footboard angle is steep, you'll struggle to keep a stable pressure point. It's awkward and can lead to pain or injury.
𝟮. 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘁: Sitting too far with a flat footboard? You'll overstretch your ankles trying to push down, making it hard to apply pressure and easy to hurt yourself.
How to Adjust It
Good news: Most new bass drum pedals let you adjust the footboard angle without messing with anything else.
Stuck with older or simpler gear? There's a workaround.
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀:
First, make sure you're sitting at a comfy distance from your pedals.
Your foot (the ball and toes) should stay in contact with the footboard when you lift your heels.
If not, adjust the angle until it feels right — no stretching or losing touch.
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀:
It's about how far you sit from your pedals.
If your setup feels tight and the footboard's steep, scoot your stool back. If it's loose and flat, move it closer.
The aim? Easy to keep in touch with the footboard and push down without any strain.
𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲
The right footboard angle makes a huge difference.
Play around with these tips, find what works, and you'll play better and hurt less.
Marthyn
What's the deal with your footboard angle?
Is it important to get this setting right?
Real talk: the angle of your pedal's footboard is more important than you think.
If you're ending practice sessions with pain or discomfort, it's probably not about how you play but about how your pedals are set up.
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀
Setting up your footboard angle right is key.
Get it wrong, and you'll have trouble applying force or end up straining your ankles.
Here's what you need to watch out for:
𝟭. 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗽: If you're practically on top of your pedals and the footboard angle is steep, you'll struggle to keep a stable pressure point. It's awkward and can lead to pain or injury.
𝟮. 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘁: Sitting too far with a flat footboard? You'll overstretch your ankles trying to push down, making it hard to apply pressure and easy to hurt yourself.
How to Adjust It
Good news: Most new bass drum pedals let you adjust the footboard angle without messing with anything else.
Stuck with older or simpler gear? There's a workaround.
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀:
First, make sure you're sitting at a comfy distance from your pedals.
Your foot (the ball and toes) should stay in contact with the footboard when you lift your heels.
If not, adjust the angle until it feels right — no stretching or losing touch.
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀:
It's about how far you sit from your pedals.
If your setup feels tight and the footboard's steep, scoot your stool back. If it's loose and flat, move it closer.
The aim? Easy to keep in touch with the footboard and push down without any strain.
𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲
The right footboard angle makes a huge difference.
Play around with these tips, find what works, and you'll play better and hurt less.
Wish you a great day,
Marthyn // www.drumcoaching.net/
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