5 steps to perfect kick pedal SPRING TENSION

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Table of Contents:

02:15 - Question #1 (regarding beater length & weight)
05:41 - Question #2 (regarding “the beater bob”)
08:17 - Question #3 (adjusting for soft playing)
11:42 - Question #4 (adjusting for loud playing)
13:59 - Question #5 (heel up versus heel down)
17:43 - BONUS! (How you should adjust spring tension over time)

Does your pedal feel slow and clumsy when you play loud? Or does it feel stiff when you’re trying to play softly? Do you continue running into technical issues with your pedal, no matter how much you practice right foot technique?

Have you been left wondering whether the problem is YOU or your pedal??

Today I want you to answer 5 questions that will help you figure out your spring tension sweet spot so that you can get the most response out of your pedal, whether it’s a DW9000 or the budget pedal that came with your kit. YOU CAN DO THIS!

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