How Do I Choose The Right Drum Stick For My Needs? | Ask The Drummer Podcast #010

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Johnny from Indianapolis asks about selecting a drum stick. Do you pick a versatile stick for all genres or do you use different sticks for different gigs? In this episode, I discuss the 6 factors that go into drum stick design, and how you can use this information to find the right stick for the job.

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After listening to this episode, I’d recommend browsing the website of your favorite stick company to see what options they offer.

Full disclosure: I proudly endorse Promark Drum Sticks and recommend them for both the quality and consistency of the sticks they produce.

To see exactly which sticks I use, click HERE. To check out their full drum stick catalog, visit www.promark.com. Be sure to take special note of the "Select Balance” series, which I highly recommend checking out.

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DRUMMERS... WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A DRUM STICK?

How do YOU select a drum stick?
What are your favorite types/brands?
What do you wish stick companies offered that currently doesn't exist?
What are your thoughts on wood vs. nylon tips?
Do you like a stick that gives you more power or more speed?
Do you use one stick for all gigs, or do you change which sticks you use depending on the gig?

Enter your thoughts/tips in the comments section below. I may choose to read your comments on a future episode of the ATD podcast!

Ask The Drummer PodcastSteve SuchAugust 31, 2016Gear, SticksComment

How do I tune my drum kit to handle ALL styles? | Ask The Drummer Podcast #007

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Jay from South Carolina asks about gigs that require you to play in all styles.

-How should you tune your drums in a way that can handle all styles while still sounding authentic?

-If you have a gig like this coming up, what gear should you bring?

In this episode, I’ll show you how to make smart compromises to the sound of your kit.

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Moon Gels

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Ask The Drummer PodcastSteve SuchAugust 10, 2016Tuning, Tune, Drumset, Styles, All Styles, Versatile, Gear, Cymbals, Bass Drum, Toms, Snare Drum, CompromiseComment

How can I transport & setup my gear more efficiently? | Ask The Drummer Podcast #005

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Mark from Colorado asks how he can improve the efficiency/speed of his load-in/loud-out process. In this episode, I’ll offer tips on how to create systems for yourself when it comes to:

1) Loading your drums
2) Unloading your drums
3) Setting your drums up
4) Tearing your drums down.