All About Drumsticks!

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You'll find quite a bit of information here about drumsticks as well as links to lots of related products
from bulk drumsticks to custom drumsticks with your name on them to sticks that light up! Welcome again
and feel free to contact us if we can help answer any questions about drum sticks for you.

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.

"BUCKET OF STICKS" Say that 4 times real fast and you've got yourself a new drumfill.

Companies
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VIC FIRTH • SILVER FOX • INNOVATIVE • AHEAD • ZILDJIAN
RB PERCUSSION • TRUELINE • XCELL • PROMARK 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 sticks "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 in the world.

Some of the Many Types of Drumsticks

We've got tons of different types of sticks from aluminum metal to electric. Yes, there are even sticks that light up! Some people are looking for cheap drumsticks for a special event or sometimes with drummers that just go through a lot of sticks due to heavy practicing. No worries. We've got you covered. They even make novelty sticks like the giant drumsticks pictured on the left. Yup, they're almost as tall as that little girl. ;) But if you need kid's drumsticks, they make those too. Starting at around 12", they're perfectly suited for smaller kid's hands and make drumming just a little bit easier for them. It might be hard to believe just how many different types of sticks there are but they run the gamut from marching to symphonic applications. They've got them with rubber grips and sleeves, dowel rods and even electric! Have you seen the Hot Rods? They have wooden dowel rods coming out of the thick handles. This helps drummers play a bit quieter in church settings and small dinner clubs.

ROCK BAND DRUMSTICKS

Weighted Drumsticks | Carbon Drumsticks | Flourescent Drumsticks | Soft Stix

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Drum Chat is a new drummers forum where you can talk about anything and everything
pertaining to drums, drumsets, or even drumsticks! Discuss how to select drumsticks, what sticks to use for Rock Band, snare drum sticks, the best way to hold them, what you think of the new lite stix and firestix and even about the new custom, personalized drumsticks your uncle gave you for Christmas. The DrumChat.com drummer's forum is the place is to talk about drummer sticks!

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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.
	11. Some drummers need more instruction on how to hold drumsticks. You can't be too far back on the sticks, nor should you be too far forward. Find the balancing point.
	12. Light up your drum performance with illuminating or glow drumsticks. Choose between painted glow drumsticks or lighted sticks like the brand new Vic Firth lite stix drumsticks.
	13. Snare drum sticks should be on the heavier side for new snare drummers. This provides extra weight which helps them to build their muscles.
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