Part 2

The Stick

Stick is the most important in a drum set, without it, it is like guns without bullet. In this blog I would like to teach

So how are we supposed to handle sticks?

Most common wrong in drummers is their grip on the drum stick is too hard. It is better to grip the stick as soft as you can handle it.

Why? Because the right smash to the snare, toms, or cymbals (any kind) must bounce back.

So where do you touch the stick?

For novices, the easiest grip style to begin with is usually American grip. It is easy to learn and a good mix of power and controlling. Curl your index finger and find the balance point where it will bounce of easily. Place your thumb on the drum stick followed by curling the rest of your finger

So how will you smash the drum stick?

Some drummers use their arm for striking the drum set. This is not a good idea cause it takes a lot of energy, cease your arm and you can’t control the power. What you must do is use your wrist instead of arm for it will bounce the stick automatically.