Drumsticks
- Facts and Tips
Enjoy these tips and fun tidbits on drumsticks.
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- Have
you heard about pitch-matching your drum
sticks? Many drummers swear by making sure their sticks
audibly match each other in pitch.
- Some
drummers sand their drum sticks to remove the varnish. They
like the feel of so-called naked drumsticks a lot better.
Usually it's those drummers that sweat a lot.
- Most
drummers in this day and time agree that you should roll drumsticks
on a flat surface to check for straightness before buying
them.
- Many
drummers wear out their drum sticks in the middle of the shaft
by playing rimshots all night long. They splinter and eventually
wear completely through.
- Some
of the more common reasons drummers break drumsticks are;
playing too hard, hitting at the wrong angles, and using the
wrong drumsticks for their particular style.
- Drumstick
spinning has really gained popularity through the past several
years. There are drumstick
spinning books, dvd's, and even many more drumstick spinning.
- Some
drummers adopt the name "Sticks" or "Stix"
and insist everyone call them that instead of their real name.
Hey, I guess we all want to be somebody.
- If your
drum sticks are slippery or you're getting blisters from playing
hard, consider using drumstick grip tape or other applications
such as drumstick wax or Stick Stuff.
- Using
metal drumsticks to practice with is still a controversial
subject. Many educators believe in this practice while some
are convinced that it is harmful to your wrists.
- Remember
that buying cheap drumsticks will save you money, but they
usually aren't weighted properly nor do they last very long.
Stick with the name brands to be safe.
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