Comments on: What Type Of Drumsticks Should You Use? http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/ Skill through struggle and sacrifice Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:20:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: ceramiclion http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1892 ceramiclion Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:40:59 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1892 Not sure if I agrre with the comment about nylon tips. I actually prefer them to wooden tipes because wooden tips tend to chip and then before you know it you have a tip that isnt a circle anymore and the cymbal is affected by it. I prefer the stick to break off then have a messed up tip and get them same sound that i would from playing with the backside of a wooden spoon. Not sure if I agrre with the comment about nylon tips. I actually prefer them to wooden tipes because wooden tips tend to chip and then before you know it you have a tip that isnt a circle anymore and the cymbal is affected by it. I prefer the stick to break off then have a messed up tip and get them same sound that i would from playing with the backside of a wooden spoon.

]]> By: Alexander Bethune http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1741 Alexander Bethune Sun, 23 May 2010 12:01:14 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1741 Tyler, These sticks are the "meat and potatoes" of the stick world. Sure they may not be suitable for all drummers but the vast majority will find that these sticks will cover all musical situations very well. For that reason and the fact that they are readily available in all music stores is why I recommend those specific 4 types. Alexander Tyler,

These sticks are the “meat and potatoes” of the stick world. Sure they may not be suitable for all drummers but the vast majority will find that these sticks will cover all musical situations very well. For that reason and the fact that they are readily available in all music stores is why I recommend those specific 4 types.

Alexander

]]> By: Tyler http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1560 Tyler Sun, 02 May 2010 13:25:19 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1560 i find this very biased and unhelpful. i mean, "use only these 4"? i do aggreee that buying signature sticks is stupid, but not just because if they arent famous any more, i wouldnt want to play with them. i think all different sticks have different sounds and different attributes for every person. and 4 types of sticks arent gonna cover it. i find this very biased and unhelpful. i mean, “use only these 4″? i do aggreee that buying signature sticks is stupid, but not just because if they arent famous any more, i wouldnt want to play with them. i think all different sticks have different sounds and different attributes for every person. and 4 types of sticks arent gonna cover it.

]]> By: Alexander Bethune http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1114 Alexander Bethune Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:26:09 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1114 I don't think I want to put myself in that situation... I'm a little scared of heights! You must get an awesome view though. Even with electronic drums or practice pads you get a lot of noise generated from stick attack so have you tried covering with a towel or something similar? I live above someone who insists on quiet because she is working on her PhD. Even though I practise just now at 0730, she has never heard me! I don’t think I want to put myself in that situation… I’m a little scared of heights! You must get an awesome view though.

Even with electronic drums or practice pads you get a lot of noise generated from stick attack so have you tried covering with a towel or something similar?

I live above someone who insists on quiet because she is working on her PhD. Even though I practise just now at 0730, she has never heard me!

]]> By: troisnyx* http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1110 troisnyx* Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:32:24 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1110 Truth be told, I haven't tried 5Bs yet :P The main reason being that I dare not go any louder and heavier than now, because... well, try to put yourself in the same situation on the 14th floor of an apartment, surrounded by wonky neighbours, and you'll get the picture. Truth be told, I haven’t tried 5Bs yet :P The main reason being that I dare not go any louder and heavier than now, because… well, try to put yourself in the same situation on the 14th floor of an apartment, surrounded by wonky neighbours, and you’ll get the picture.

]]> By: Danny Cruz http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1105 Danny Cruz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:10:37 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1105 I used mainly 5A's for many years. But lately it's been 5B. I find I get much better rebound and control for most powerful music. -D I used mainly 5A’s for many years. But lately it’s been 5B. I find I get much better rebound and control for most powerful music. -D

]]> By: Alexander Bethune http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1103 Alexander Bethune Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:59:08 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1103 troisnyx* If you've found what you like, stick with it. I played 5As for years but recently went up to 5B. I really like the extra power! Alex troisnyx*

If you’ve found what you like, stick with it. I played 5As for years but recently went up to 5B. I really like the extra power!

Alex

]]> By: Alexander Bethune http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1102 Alexander Bethune Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:52:01 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1102 Stefan, I've just never been able to get to grips with those oak sticks. Called me old-fashioned but I just go for the good-ol' American Hickory every time! Alex Stefan,

I’ve just never been able to get to grips with those oak sticks. Called me old-fashioned but I just go for the good-ol’ American Hickory every time!

Alex

]]> By: troisnyx* http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1101 troisnyx* Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:18:22 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1101 5As all the way. ^_^ I've been using 5As for the recordings, and VF on top of that. I'm happy. But thanks for the post - I'm a bit more aware on what sticks I should stock up on. 5As all the way. ^_^ I’ve been using 5As for the recordings, and VF on top of that. I’m happy. But thanks for the post - I’m a bit more aware on what sticks I should stock up on.

]]> By: Stefan Malecki http://blog.makedrumwork.com/2010/02/03/what-type-of-drumsticks-should-you-use/comment-page-1/#comment-1100 Stefan Malecki Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:07:15 +0000 http://blog.makedrumwork.com/?p=1265#comment-1100 I have only just recently found the stick for me, and it turns out, its your standard 5A!! however, it used to be Vick Firth American Hickory, great sticks dont get me wrong but i was going thru them a little too fast sometimes, mostly due to poor grain and wacky rim shots from hell. I now use Pro Mark shira kashi oak sticks, .. they took a while to get used too as you get alot more vibration through them as the oak is a fair bit denser than the hickory ones. I now find that a set of sticks lasts me a good number of practices and gigs before they get a little too flexible for comfort. In a year of using them i think i've only snapped one! So, to conclude..i think a change of material is always a good exploration! Just stay away from the metal ones..they are all kinds of wrong! I have only just recently found the stick for me, and it turns out, its your standard 5A!! however, it used to be Vick Firth American Hickory, great sticks dont get me wrong but i was going thru them a little too fast sometimes, mostly due to poor grain and wacky rim shots from hell. I now use Pro Mark shira kashi oak sticks, .. they took a while to get used too as you get alot more vibration through them as the oak is a fair bit denser than the hickory ones. I now find that a set of sticks lasts me a good number of practices and gigs before they get a little too flexible for comfort. In a year of using them i think i’ve only snapped one! So, to conclude..i think a change of material is always a good exploration! Just stay away from the metal ones..they are all kinds of wrong!

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