DRUMSTICKS 101: Beginner’s Guide to Drumsticks

Welcome to DRUMSTICKS 101! This is your essential guide for getting started with the most fundamental tools of drumming. Whether you’re a complete beginner just picking up your first pair or looking to understand the differences between various options, this introduction will cover the basics. We’ll explore common materials, sizes, types, and how to choose the right drumsticks to fit your playing style and the sounds you want to create. Get ready to find the perfect extension of your hands!

Specific Types of Drumsticks

• Types of Drumsticks: A Comprehensive Guide
• Brushes
• Rods (also known as rutes or hot rods)
• Bundled sticks (another term for rods)
• Timbale sticks

By Size and Weight (Common)

• Drumstick Sizes: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Drummer
• 7A drumsticks
• 5A drumsticks
• 5B drumsticks
• 2B drumsticks
• Jazz drumsticks (usually lighter types like 7A)
• Rock drumsticks (usually heavier types like 5B, 2B)
• Heavy drumsticks
• Light drumsticks

How to Hold Drumsticks

• How to Hold Drumsticks Properly: A Beginner’s Guide
• How to Hold Drum Sticks for Snare: Your Ultimate Grip Guide
• How to Hold Drumsticks: Mastering the Traditional Grip

Buying Drumsticks

• Best Drumsticks: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for Drummers
• Best Drumsticks for Jazz: The Ultimate Guide
• Best Drumsticks for Electronic Drums: Ultimate Guide for E-Kit Players
• Best Drumsticks for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide
• Drumstick Brands: A Comprehensive Guide

By Tip Shape

• Oval tip drumsticks
• Acorn tip drumsticks
• Drop tip drumsticks
• Ball tip drumsticks
• Barrel tip drumsticks
• Teardrop tip drumsticks
• Round tip drumsticks
• Pointed tip drumsticks
• Wood tip drumsticks
• Nylon tip drumsticks

By Material

• Hickory drumsticks
• Maple drumsticks
• Oak drumsticks
• Birch drumsticks
• Carbon fiber drumsticks
• Polyurethane drumsticks
• Aluminum drumsticks
• Wood drumsticks
• Nylon tip drumsticks