Pedal Control: Achieving Speed, Control, Power, and Endurance for the Feet
Achieving Speed, Control, Power, and Endurance for the Feet
By Dom Famularo and Joe Bergamini, with Stéphane Chamberland
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Item: 00-PB-0001829
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Renowned educators Dom Famularo and Joe Bergamini have teamed up to bring you a complete method for improving the ability of your feet on the drumset. Unlike many other books, Pedal Control contains extensive information about the actual pedal strokes and techniques used by some of the world's top drummers, in addition to dozens of exercises that will help you use these techniques.
This book contains dozens of photographs that show the four pedal techniques discussed and the motions for various exercises. Also included is online media that contains over 200 audio tracks demonstrating nearly every example in the book, and high-quality videos showing all the pedal stroke techniques!
This book contains dozens of photographs that show the four pedal techniques discussed and the motions for various exercises. Also included is online media that contains over 200 audio tracks demonstrating nearly every example in the book, and high-quality videos showing all the pedal stroke techniques!
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Publisher:
Wizdom Media
Page Count:
76
SKU:
00-PB-0001829
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About the Composer: Dom Famularo
Dom Famularo has built an international reputation as a motivational force in drumming education, combining virtuosic technique with an ability to inspire audiences across continents. Trained by drumming legends Joe Morello, Jim Chapin, Al Miller, and Ronnie Benedict, he synthesizes the classical foundations of the past with contemporary innovation. His performances blur boundaries between jazz, funk, fusion, and Latin music, each stroke demonstrating both precision and creative vision. Beyond the kit, Famularo has shaped the global drumming community through landmark clinic tours in China and Asia, performances at prestigious events like the Buddy Rich Tribute Concert, and collaborations with artists ranging from B.B. King to members of the Rolling Stones.
Joe Bergamini and Stéphane Chamberland bring additional expertise to this collaborative method, pooling decades of teaching experience and firsthand knowledge of how professional drummers develop speed and endurance at the highest levels.
Why we love this
This method stands apart because it documents exactly how working drummers achieve what beginners often think is impossible. Rather than abstract theory, you get photographs and video demonstrations of actual pedal strokes, paired with exercises that build muscle memory systematically. With over 200 audio tracks and high-quality video support, students can isolate each technique and progress at their own pace while hearing professional execution throughout.
What to expect
Systematic and grounded in real physiology. This is not flashy or theoretical; instead, it reveals the practical mechanics that separate efficient players from those who tire quickly or sacrifice control for speed. The extensive visual and audio support makes it feel like a personal clinic rather than a printed manual.
Who it's for
Drummers at intermediate to advanced levels who want to understand the mechanical foundations of speed and control rather than simply grinding through repetitive exercises. This is especially valuable for players working toward double-pedal independence, those addressing foot fatigue during long sets, and anyone seeking to emulate the technique of professional session and touring drummers.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the photographs and video demonstrations before attempting each exercise; watching Famularo and Bergamini execute the pedal strokes reveals subtle weight transfer and ankle positioning that text alone cannot convey.
- Work through the exercises in the order presented rather than jumping ahead; the progression is designed to build foundational control before speed and endurance demands increase.
- Use the accompanying audio tracks to lock into the tempo for each exercise, resisting the urge to rush ahead of the recording until you can execute cleanly at the marked tempo.
- Record yourself periodically and compare your pedal motion to the instructional videos; visual feedback accelerates the correction of inefficient habits.
How to use it
Assign relevant sections to drummers in your jazz ensemble or rock band who are ready to accelerate their technical development. This works best as supplementary material for ensemble members rather than as a primary rehearsal focus, allowing students to build strength and independence outside of group time.
Skills your students will build
- Double-pedal coordination and independence
- Four distinct pedal stroke techniques and when to apply each
- Building foot endurance and speed without sacrificing control
- Efficient weight transfer and ankle positioning for power generation
- Translating proper technique into musical application across styles