Bass drum cramp. D: How do you deal with it?

MooMoo! · 01-15-2009, 03:41 PM

This is sort of a strange thing, cos I dont have drums. Im asking this for Guitar Hero World Tour.

Basically, my leg hurts like hell after a short time using the bass drum. How do you get though/around this? Am I using it right? (keeping my foot rested on it?)

It never quite feels like its in the right position, no matter what I do with it. I dont know how acurate it is to a real pedal, so Im not sure how much you guys can help, but any ideas or advice is welcome.

discothequeLP · 01-15-2009, 06:15 PM

i think heel up is a better way to do it -- try keeping just your toes rested on it. sitting higher up might help too, but i think over time your muscles will get used to it. after a few songs my leg always starts hurting right at the hip, and it slows me down a lot.

Edge_Orchestra · 01-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Practice, practice, practise. Simple as that.

Heal up or heal down on the pedal is up to yor preference. With both, it merely takes practice and building up the muscles a bit.

Galeongirl · 01-16-2009, 03:00 AM

I find that drumming heel up prevents cramps for me, but I haven't used the GH drumkit.

LarryMullenFan · 01-16-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by discothequeLP

i think heel up is a better way to do it -- try keeping just your toes rested on it. sitting higher up might help too, but i think over time your muscles will get used to it. after a few songs my leg always starts hurting right at the hip, and it slows me down a lot.

Good post. Heel up = no cramp and more speed

TheEdge U2JT · 01-16-2009, 02:04 PM

Yes you need to exercise the muscles to prevent the fatigue. If it is just cramps, make sure you are getting Potassium in your diet. Banana's are a good source.

01-15-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
MooMoo! New Yorker Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MUTANT SPIDER THING. D=< Posts: 3,090 Local Time: 03:38 PM	Bass drum cramp. D: How do you deal with it? This is sort of a strange thing, cos I dont have drums. Im asking this for Guitar Hero World Tour. Basically, my leg hurts like hell after a short time using the bass drum. How do you get though/around this? Am I using it right? (keeping my foot rested on it?) It never quite feels like its in the right position, no matter what I do with it. I dont know how acurate it is to a real pedal, so Im not sure how much you guys can help, but any ideas or advice is welcome. __________________

01-15-2009, 06:15 PM	#2
discothequeLP Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 8,095 Local Time: 07:38 AM	i think heel up is a better way to do it -- try keeping just your toes rested on it. sitting higher up might help too, but i think over time your muscles will get used to it. after a few songs my leg always starts hurting right at the hip, and it slows me down a lot. __________________

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TheEdge U2JT War Child Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a house filled with boys, guitars, pets and a lot of love! Posts: 947 Local Time: 06:38 AM	Yes you need to exercise the muscles to prevent the fatigue. If it is just cramps, make sure you are getting Potassium in your diet. Banana's are a good source. __________________

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01-15-2009, 07:53 PM	#3
Edge_Orchestra Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: May 2007 Location: * The Edge's Guitar Storage Room * Posts: 8,569 Local Time: 02:38 PM	Practice, practice, practise. Simple as that. Heal up or heal down on the pedal is up to yor preference. With both, it merely takes practice and building up the muscles a bit.