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How do I properly hold a drumstick?

Bart Robley
Drummer, Drum Teacher, and Author
Bart Robley is a Drummer, Drum Teacher, and Author based in Ontario, California. Bart has been sharing his expertise in drumming knowledge through teaching for over 30 years. He makes his teachings globally accessible by offering lessons in an online format. Bart has authored three instructional books and created three instructional DVDs. He received a Bronze Telly Award in 2009 for his DVD "School Of Hard Rocks. Additionally, Bart has been the drummer for the Sam Morrison Band for over 25 years.

Bart Robley

Drummer, Drum Teacher, and Author

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There are many different grips for holding drumsticks. The match grip is holding the sticks in the same way. A French grip would be that you're holding your hands in front of you and your palms are facing each other. The Germanic and American grips are both more of a palm-down. But my preferred method when teaching is the match grip, where you hold the sticks on both hands the same way.

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What is the best drum set brand?

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It depends on what style you like and the money you want to pay. All sorts of companies make drums and all are beautiful!

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What are the best youth snare stick for beginners?

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Try and get a good brand like Vic Firth or Zildjian. If they're young go for smaller stick sizes like 2A.

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What sticks should I use to play heavy metal music?

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Heavier sticks, e.g. 2Bs, will make it easier to get a bigger, fatter sound, while lighter sticks, like 7As will make it feel slightly easier to go fast. That being said, I personally don't think the difference is that great. If in doubt, try a couple of different sizes and see which you like better.

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What sticks do I use for heavy metal?

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Heavier sticks, e.g. 2Bs, will make it easier to get a bigger, fatter sound, lighter sticks like 7As will make it feel slightly easier to go fast. That being said I personally don't think the difference is that great. If in doubt, try a couple of different sizes and see which you like better.

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What are the best drumsticks for a toddler?

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For a toddler, you may want sturdier drumsticks made out of hickory. Depending on what drum the child is playing, a strong stick for a drumset is good.

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I want to buy drum sticks for my 10 year-old. This is her first pair and I'm not sure what to buy her. What should I do?

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Make sure the sticks are even. A good idea would be to ask a teacher/instructor. You might see really fancy sticks, but you want to avoid them, as they are usually uneven.

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