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Types of Drum Sticks
- Cheap Drum Sticks.
- Beginner Drum Sticks.
- Kids Drum Sticks.
- Orchestral Drum Sticks.
- Marching Band Drum Sticks.
- Brushes.
- Rods.
- Timbale Drum Sticks.
- What are the different types of drumsticks?
- What's the difference between 5A and 7A drumsticks?
- What kind of drumsticks are the best?
- What are 7A drumsticks used for?
What are the different types of drumsticks?
Types of Drumsticks
- Sticks — Most often, drummers use standard, basic sticks.
- Brushes — Brushes are quieter than sticks and used for soft effects. ...
- Mallets — Mallets are used with several percussion instruments and are capable of producing a variety of sounds.
- Rods — Rods are louder than a brush but quieter than a stick.
What's the difference between 5A and 7A drumsticks?
In summary, the numbers refer to the diameter of the drumstick or "thickness". The lower the number, the thicker the stick. For example, a 7A stick is thin, a 5A stick is slightly thicker and a 2B stick is the thickest stick available.
What kind of drumsticks are the best?
The best drumsticks in 2021, featuring wooden and synthetic sticks for beginner and pro drummers
- Vic Firth Nova 5A. ...
- Vater Manhattan 7A. ...
- Meinl Stick and Brush Hybrid 5A sticks. ...
- Promark Shira Kashi Oak 7A wood tip. ...
- Ahead Classic 2B. ...
- Zildjian Artist Series sticks. ...
- Regal Tip Nylon Series. ...
- Promark Classic 5B Firegrain.
What are 7A drumsticks used for?
Generally used for jazz, marching bands or any lighter musical setting. A 7A stick for example is thinner than a 7B and a 7AN or 7BN is essentially a 7A and 7B stick with a nylon tip instead of a wood tip.
