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Today, let’s take a quick look at one element of a successful percussionist… our sticks. Some of us enjoy a heavier stick, others like a lighter variety. There are traditional wood tips, nylon or even brushes or rods. There are sticky and contoured sticks and even sticks that light up. All these options, but how to choose?
We stress COMFORT, FEEL and BALANCE! Comfort is needed to combat fatigue and keep it fun. Feel is important because that’s what each stroke comes down to is the sensitivity to feel and control the bounce. Balance is needed in order to work in tandem with the stick as a partnership for best results.
Regardless of the choice of stick and unlike the world of AI, the human element will never be absent or diminished. Just Play On!
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