I need a De-Thumpilator

[BaileyMan]

You're probably asking, what's a De-thumpilator?

It's something that will eliminate the thump that's heard and felt throughout our 2 bed apartment when I'm tapping my foot or heel when I practice. Something that I can rest my foot and tap on. Perhaps something wood with some kind of isolating material? Something I can tap on that will absorb the thudding.

Thoughts?

 

[Oddly]

Ok, firstly, are you wearing heavy work boots?

Assuming no, how about some of those padded socks, and a heavy bath mat?
If that won't cut it, I'm sure there's pro sound engineers on here can suggest a better alternative, using acoustic foam or mineral wool.

 

[Discount Bassy]

A heavy foam kneeling mat?

 

[MD]

Use your toes. Better yet, keep the time in your head - leave your feet out of it. I constantly have to tell a piano player friend to stop pounding her foot.

 

[Dominic D]

Practice counting without tapping. You’re ingraining it as a habit and nobody wants to see you foot tapping on stage.

 

[BaileyMan]

Ok, firstly, are you wearing heavy work boots?

Assuming no, how about some of those padded socks, and a heavy bath mat?
If that won't cut it, I'm sure there's pro sound engineers on here can suggest a better alternative, using acoustic foam or mineral wool.

Correct, no heavy boots, just barefoot or socks. I'll experiment with some bath mats. Maybe a thin buckwheat hull pillow...

 

[Pings Bass]

 

[pglaser01]

Extra thick yoga/Pilates mat…..available almost everywhere, easy to store, cheap, sound absorption

 

[Bill Murray]

Foam/rubber flooring at least a 1/2” thick

 

[Alivefor5]

The “no foot tapping” thing was thumped into me early in jr high and high school band and orchestra. Directors were particular about audiences not seeing kids tapping bunches of feet.
With that said move around your practice space and find the most solid floor. Probably near a load bearing wall and over a joist. Then with socks and your choice of padding - tap away.

 

[mike buzzetti]

pillows

 

[Wesley R]

Use your toes. Better yet, keep the time in your head - leave your feet out of it. I constantly have to tell a piano player friend to stop pounding her foot.

TOES

 

[Artman]

Use the Joe Dart method.

 

[BBQisgood]

Ah!!!! I have this problem too.

I put one foot supinated (rotated “inward”) with the outside of the foot on the floor. My other foot goes on top.

Built in De-thumpilator. Tap happily, my friend.

Also, I like your style.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

You're probably asking, what's a De-thumpilator?

It's something that will eliminate the thump that's heard and felt throughout our 2 bed apartment when I'm tapping my foot or heel when I practice. Something that I can rest my foot and tap on. Perhaps something wood with some kind of isolating material? Something I can tap on that will absorb the thudding.

Thoughts?

I can’t tap my foot in time. But I can rock back in forth as a reasonable alternative.

 

[DrThumpenstein]

Well I guess I would have to take exception to the very concept of de-Thumpilation.

Nevertheless, I suggest one of those “anti-fatigue” soft mats for your problem. I’m not really sure if they work for fatigue, but they should work for this.

I’d endorse the yoga mat, but it’s more real estate than you actually need. Anything soft and vibration-dampening should do the trick.

I often tap my foot if I’m working on a complicated rhythm. And it’s never bothered me to see a musician tap. As long as they swing, I don’t care. A symphony orchestra, now I can see how that could be distracting.

 

[thewildest]

If you are on a tight budget, a nail pointing upward under your foot will adjust your tapping strength very effectively.

 

[BassFalcon]

If you wanna throw a lot of money at it:
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[BadSanta1281]

 

[Jay2U]

Amputation?