Multi-pivoted pedal drum beating apparatus, comprising a base, a swingable drum beater, a longitudinally extending pedal for swingably activating the beater, a first support for supporting the pedal to pivot at a first location, a second support for supporting the pedal to pivot at a second location, and the pedal being suspended by supports to pivot downwardly and optimally laterally during activation of the beater. Multiple axes of pivoting are defined by said apparatus.