sticks?
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there was one period in time where my sticks broke once every month, even every 3 weeks. this kind of means i'm playing too hard, so i should get more sturdy sticks. but i don't like to and don't want to compromise my speed by using sticks that are thicker and heavier. should i change wood? and somehow nylon-tipped sticks tend to break faster.
MassageParlour
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AHEAD sticks can last longer right? Err. but from what I heard it's quite damaging to cymbals...
Hope that the below information answers your question.
TIP
Wood:
Produces a woody and mellow sound from the cymbal. Not as durable as nylon.
Nylon:
Produces a bright sound from the cymbal. More durable than wood tip.
Regardless of the material of the tip, there's no significant difference in the sound from the drum
Type of Wood
Maple:
Lightest of the three type of wood. Due to its light weight, a stick can be as thick as a 2A but has the weight of a 5A. Light and fast. Not as durable as hickory and oak. Therefore, maple wood is not widely used to manufacture drumstick.
Hickory:
The most popular wood for drumstick making due to its medium weight. It is more durable than maple, but lighter than oak.
Oak:
Heaviest and the most durable of the three. A 7A can weigh as heavy as a 5A. Due to its weight, is not a popular material.
Stick Size
Thicker (bigger):
Produces a louder sound on both drums and cymbals. A thicker stick is usually used by rock drummers, e.g. 2A
Thinner (smaller):
Produces a softer sound from both drums and cymbals. A thinner stick is usually used by jazz drummers, e.g. 7A
After than the material used to manufacture the drumstick and the tip, please note that the size/shape of the tip also plays a part in producing the sound from the drum and cymbal.
Experiment with as many sticks as you can to find one or a few tyoe of sticks that suit(s) you.
Happy finding.
TIP
Wood:
Produces a woody and mellow sound from the cymbal. Not as durable as nylon.
Nylon:
Produces a bright sound from the cymbal. More durable than wood tip.
Regardless of the material of the tip, there's no significant difference in the sound from the drum
Type of Wood
Maple:
Lightest of the three type of wood. Due to its light weight, a stick can be as thick as a 2A but has the weight of a 5A. Light and fast. Not as durable as hickory and oak. Therefore, maple wood is not widely used to manufacture drumstick.
Hickory:
The most popular wood for drumstick making due to its medium weight. It is more durable than maple, but lighter than oak.
Oak:
Heaviest and the most durable of the three. A 7A can weigh as heavy as a 5A. Due to its weight, is not a popular material.
Stick Size
Thicker (bigger):
Produces a louder sound on both drums and cymbals. A thicker stick is usually used by rock drummers, e.g. 2A
Thinner (smaller):
Produces a softer sound from both drums and cymbals. A thinner stick is usually used by jazz drummers, e.g. 7A
After than the material used to manufacture the drumstick and the tip, please note that the size/shape of the tip also plays a part in producing the sound from the drum and cymbal.
Experiment with as many sticks as you can to find one or a few tyoe of sticks that suit(s) you.
Happy finding.
Funkifized
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I get the feeling that most people have the misconception that lighter sticks=faster speeds...
I have to add that the heavier the stick, the fuller the tone from the drums. I don't know why, it's just the physics of the stick I guess.
I have to add that the heavier the stick, the fuller the tone from the drums. I don't know why, it's just the physics of the stick I guess.
I play punk rock...i tried Zildjian DIP but it sucked!! Broke really fast...i'm currently using Zildjian Natural Wood Stick..the one with the round head...Its kinda like Travis Barker stick, only its shorter, not white in color n i think its slightly heavier...not bad sticks...