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Drumsticks started out as simple beaters.

Boy have they come a long way!

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	Types of Drumsticks	Parts of the Drumstick	Drumstick Companies
	Evolution of Drumsticks	Drumstick Tips & Facts	Choosing Drumsticks

THE EVOLUTION OF DRUMSTICKS
There are many types of drumsticks from beaters to mallets to brushes. Although different types of objects
to beat drums have been around for centuries, drumsticks as we know them today have only been around for five
or six decades. Most drumsticks are made out of wood. Maple, hickory, and oak are the most popular wood types.
Of course there are also specialty drumsticks made out of various types of plastic or carbon synthetics.

For years drum sticks had certain flaws. They were often warped, weighted disproportionately, and splintered
and cracked easily. Thanks to drumstick inventors like Joe Calato (Regal Tip) and others, drumsticks were
dramatically improved through the years. They found ways to manufacturer them straighter, added nylon
tips to increase durability and even varnished them to improve grip and overall asthetics.
To be continued.

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The drumstick is made up of 4 basic parts. The bottom is called the BUTT of the drumstick, the long middle part is called the SHAFT, the taper is called the SHOULDER, and the bead is called the TIP.

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Drumstick Companies
PROMARK DRUMSTICKS • REGAL TIP DRUMSTICKS • VATER DRUMSTICKS
VIC FIRTH DRUMSTICKS • CARBOSTICKS • INNOVATIVE DRUMSTICKS
RB PERCUSSION DRUMSTICKS • AHEAD DRUMSTICKS • TRUELINE DRUM STICKS
XCELL DRUMSTICKS • AHEAD DRUMSTICKS • ZILDJIAN DRUMSTICKS

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How to Choose Drumsticks
Some of the things you need to think about when selecting new drumsticks.

	1. What type of band will you be using them in? Rock, pop, jazz?
	2. Are they straight? Don't forget to roll drum sticks on a flat countertop.
	3. Do you want wood tips or nylon tips? How will the cymbals sound?
	4. Will you be playing hard or soft... or medium volume?
	5. Ultimately, make sure the drumsticks "feel" good in your hands.
	6. Do they have a finish? Are they varnished or lacquered?
	7. What type of wood are they made out of? Maple? Hickory? Oak?
	More on how to select drumsticks

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Peter Lavinger is in the Guiness Book of World records
for having the largest Drumstick collection.

Some of the Many Types of Drumsticks

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	Drumstick Tips and Facts
	1. 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.
	2. 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.
	3. Drumstick spinning has really gained popularity through the past several years. There are drumstick spinning books, dvd's, and even many more drumstick spinning.
	4. Have you heard about pitch-matching your drum sticks? Many drummers swear by making sure their sticks audibly match each other in pitch.
	5. 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.
	6. 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.
	7. Most drummers in this day and time agree that you should roll drumsticks on a flat surface to check for straightness before buying them.
	8. 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.
	9. 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.
	10. 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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At Drumsticks.org, you'll find tips on choosing the proper drumsticks. Learn how to pick
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whether it be 7A, 5A, 5B, 2B, or the old ROCK standbys. Learn about how drumsticks are made
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