drum sticks
- Thread starter xcellancy
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Well, just think about it. The weight affects the agility and power. With lighter ones you can probably play a little faster than heavier ones but with the heavier ones the sticks may give more power on the strokes.
Like I said, the rounder the tips, the more rebound they give. Try playing with your sticks normally and compare it when playing with the back of your sticks. Nylon and wood tips also give different sounds and rebound.
Like I said, the rounder the tips, the more rebound they give. Try playing with your sticks normally and compare it when playing with the back of your sticks. Nylon and wood tips also give different sounds and rebound.
Yep, as the previous posters have mentioned. The feel of the drumsticks are mainly what you're looking for. Make sure they feel like extensions to your arms and not the other way around. Nylon tips if you prefer the bright sound on the ride and hihats, or wood... for the er... woody sound.
Another thing is to truly follow what you feel is comfortable. Don't play tree trunks sticks if your favourite metal drummer does so. And lighter sticks may feel less restricting, but they may not suit all playing styles.
I personally play Vic Firth 5As for general purposes, 3As for heavier applications, and switch over to nylon tipped 7AN for lighter stuff.
After doing a couple of purchases, you'll slowly discover your various set of sticks/brushes/rutes and will tend to stick to them.
Another thing is to truly follow what you feel is comfortable. Don't play tree trunks sticks if your favourite metal drummer does so. And lighter sticks may feel less restricting, but they may not suit all playing styles.
I personally play Vic Firth 5As for general purposes, 3As for heavier applications, and switch over to nylon tipped 7AN for lighter stuff.
After doing a couple of purchases, you'll slowly discover your various set of sticks/brushes/rutes and will tend to stick to them.
