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Well, for beginners, the general consensus is to go with 5A sticks, because of their size and oval bead which allow for playing almost any music style. As for practicing, many drummers choose to use fatter sticks, such as 2B so that when they go back to “regular” or “thinner” sticks, they have it even easier to play.
- What's the difference between 5A and 5B drumsticks?
- What are 5B drumsticks used for?
- What are 2B drumsticks used for?
- What sticks do professional drummers use?
What's the difference between 5A and 5B drumsticks?
The 5B pair of drum sticks is very similar to that of a 5A but is slightly thicker. Since the 5B is slightly thicker, there will be a more powerful sound when hitting the drum, but for the most part everything else is the same. The 5B model is the traditional stick size used in a classroom.
What are 5B drumsticks used for?
5B - slightly thicker than 5A. Good for rock and pop as well as louder volume jazz applications. 2A - thick sticks ideal for loud music such as rock or metal.
What are 2B drumsticks used for?
The letter B stood for marching and concert bands. The letter S stood for street band. The letter D, used by Gretsch, stood for dance band. 2B is the most common size for a thick stick.
What sticks do professional drummers use?
The American Classic by Vic Firth is probably the most highly praised drumstick in the world. And the American Classic 5B is the ideal variety for most rock drummers.
