Which Stick Does What?

Be an expert next time your standing in-front of that brick of sticks in your local music store.

First pick your wood. After all, it's the wood that makes it good.

Maple
Light, flexible, high energy absorption

Hickory
most common, decent energy absorption, flexible, balanced

Oak
densest, strong, poor energy absorption

note: don't buy sticks that don't tell you what they're made of


Next figure out which tip you need. After all, it's the shape that makes it good.

nylon
bringing out cymbals, better rebound, studio work, electric kits, tip may fall off

wood
most common, but may chip

Next figure out what size you need. After all, size does matter.

7a - thin, light, softer sound - jazz, younger players

5a - most common, medium thickness, rock

2b/5b - louder, thicker

Also note, before you go blaming all your problems on your sticks, it might be you! Get a technique check at Drumalesson and schedule a live quick session with one of our instructors.

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Drum Teachers. A Tribute

So sitting at a hip coffee shop somewhere in sunny Orlando, I wanted to rave a bit about drum teachers. They are awesome... and yes. You caught me. This is actually what goes through my mind when most are trying to decide moca or latte. I guess since percussion was such a huge influence on me growing up, the experiences I inherently got just from being around these drum instructors throughout my career ended up shaping my life in ways most probably wouldn't give second thought to. I just find it fascinating if not a bit intimidating since I now teach drum students myself!

If you're anything like me and can think of a drum teacher that's really inspired you, you should probably write a tribute comment below about them! We all know they didn't get paid anything close to what they're worth!