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Double Bass

By Chad Bowar, About.com Guide

Definition: A style of drumming in which the bass drum, sometimes called the kick drum, is played rapidly. This is done either by using two separate bass drums and playing one with each foot, or by using a pedal that allows the drummer to play a single bass drum with both feet.

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