A drum set, cymbals and percussion instruments are the heart of most styles of music. Depending on the genre, different drums, pedals, cymbals and accessories are used to create the best sound possible for the music being played. Most drummers take a long time to choose a favorite type or brand of drum or cymbal, assured of the sound that is created throughout the life of the instrument, or until a new sound is needed. One thing that may be most overlooked by drummers and musicians is the simple process and absolute necessity of selecting the right drum stick.

Drum sticks are as varied as the drummers, drums and cymbals used to create the favorite back beats and solos in music today. From variations in the size and weight, to the type of wood used to make the drum stick, the process of selecting a drum stick can be as important as the same process of buying a drum or other percussion instrument. Much of the decision in drum stick selection comes from the type of music being played. Louder, more obtrusive songs may call for larger drum sticks that are able to absorb the shock of heavy-handed drumming and increase the volume of the rhythm being played. For more mellow sounds, a medium- or light-weight set of drum sticks can perform even the most dynamic drum fills.



Most importantly, no drum stick is an absolute fit for the drumming. The best way to determine the right drum stick is to test out the many options available on the market until one feels like the perfect fit. If a drum stick does not feel right to a drummer, then the overall sound and rhythm will suffer. The selection of a drum stick can fine tune a drummer’s personal sound, and should be an important part of the entire drumming process.

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