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What is the proper way to hold a drumstick?

Bart Robley
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Bart Robley is a Drummer, Drum Teacher, and Author based in Ontario, California. Bart has been sharing his expertise in drumming knowledge through teaching for over 30 years. He makes his teachings globally accessible by offering lessons in an online format. Bart has authored three instructional books and created three instructional DVDs. He received a Bronze Telly Award in 2009 for his DVD "School Of Hard Rocks. Additionally, Bart has been the drummer for the Sam Morrison Band for over 25 years.

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With the French grip you're holding your hands in front of you and your palms are facing each other. You hold the sticks between your thumb and the first knuckle of your index finger. You'll have a pivot point about a third of the way up to this stick. The Germanic and the American grip are both more palm down, with a 45-degree angle, your palms would be facing more down.

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What website should I go on to build my drum kit?

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Head to Guitar Center's official website, where you can search for several drum kits and several other instruments (pre-owned and new).

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How can I make my own drum kit?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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Do I need a batter head and resonant head when making a bass drum?

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Yes, most bass drums will use both a batter head and a resonant head in order to get quality sound. Using two of either can work in a pinch, but you will want to have one of each for normal playing.

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