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pedal
bass drum pedal
In 1909 a German family patented their famous Ludwig bass pedal design. The bass drum pedal made it easier for musicians to play multiple drums at once, as the bass could now be played using the foot. Though there were bass drum pedals made prior to the Ludwig pedal, they were typically hard to use. The Ludwig was the first pedal that drummers could easily adapt to which results in a shift in drumming techniques.
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