Drumsticks, more than just pieces of wood.

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  • @DenkouNova
    @DenkouNova 8 місяців тому +1785

    This video is missing the part where Wade talks about 6 minutes into a turned off microphone, asks chat "was my mic off the whole time??" then has to start the whole thing over

    • @just_limerence
      @just_limerence 8 місяців тому +86

      my favorite part, 31 minutes of hilarity for 31 seconds of usable content

    • @MichanaAlerting
      @MichanaAlerting 8 місяців тому +29

      and somewhere in there I bet there was a rage into a cymbal toss

    • @WWTBAMWinner
      @WWTBAMWinner 8 місяців тому +35

      @@MichanaAlerting If I recall correctly, three cymbal tosses.

    • @MichanaAlerting
      @MichanaAlerting 8 місяців тому +5

      @@WWTBAMWinner of course

    • @PlutoTheSynth
      @PlutoTheSynth 8 місяців тому +7

      Not before yeeting every single cymbal he has lmao

  • @xp7575
    @xp7575 8 місяців тому +749

    I get excited every time he says "boring time"

    • @pokehybridtrainer
      @pokehybridtrainer 8 місяців тому +10

      Always.

    • @ferretyluv
      @ferretyluv 8 місяців тому +7

      Me too! I love boring time!

    • @monomanual
      @monomanual 8 місяців тому +7

      Boring time is best time

    • @smillyemma
      @smillyemma 8 місяців тому +5

      Boring time is best time

    • @davidbanan.
      @davidbanan. 8 місяців тому +8

      He should make a "boring video"

  • @kevinchester5217
    @kevinchester5217 8 місяців тому +831

    Babe wake up. Its the dingus talking about drums again.

    • @pibyte
      @pibyte 8 місяців тому +8

      FRAAAAAAAAAAANK!

    • @someone69420klh
      @someone69420klh 8 місяців тому +1

      Also dankmus :)

    • @aamry
      @aamry 5 місяців тому +1

      Babe, what's wrong, you've barely touched your Ravioli cymbal

  • @thefrogger6507
    @thefrogger6507 8 місяців тому +167

    As someone who takes his guitar picks way too seriously and has like a dozen different types in a tin of mints and constantly switches between at least four kinds on a daily basis I love this and could listen to drumstick talk for hours

    • @EclipseAtDusk
      @EclipseAtDusk 8 місяців тому +8

      Y u p - I’ve got all sorts of shapes & materials & tip geometries & thicknesses, it’s so fun to mess with. I’ve settled on a triangle shape, between .73 & .90 mm depending on the application
      I’ve got some rectangular acrylic picks that are sick tho

    • @Ian-nl9yd
      @Ian-nl9yd 2 місяці тому +1

      my problem, as it were, is compulsively shaving down the edges of my picks with my pocket knife after like every 10 minutes of playing so the surface is as smooth as possible. i am a pathological scratchy attack hater.

  • @N3TSLVM
    @N3TSLVM 8 місяців тому +142

    Wade simultaneously screaming and chucking the cymbals is a mood

  • @trustygeorge
    @trustygeorge 8 місяців тому +260

    I’m honestly considering learning to play the drums as a side thing thanks to you, keep at it!

    • @just_limerence
      @just_limerence 8 місяців тому +17

      Fellow drummer: DO IT! You don't need to be in a band, just don't annoy the people around you. Get a cheap set and start listening to music and hitting, you'll learn how to play VERY quickly!

    • @trustygeorge
      @trustygeorge 8 місяців тому +5

      @@just_limerence Thanks for the advice, I’ll keep that in mind :)

    • @lit_for_20
      @lit_for_20 8 місяців тому +5

      do it. i've started ages ago and sold my kit, and i've been missing it (and space to play it) ever since. it's a workout, but after a couple weeks, you'll be decent at it. lots of resources online. go for it!!

    • @Kunita1
      @Kunita1 2 місяці тому

      So how's it going?

  • @SufStudios
    @SufStudios 8 місяців тому +154

    I literally know nothing about drums, and this is satisfying seeing a Aussie yelling about a microphone not working

    • @hammerth1421
      @hammerth1421 8 місяців тому +5

      What you don't see is the whole like 5 minute segment where Wade was just barely audible via the overhead mic for the drums.

  • @azamazasog
    @azamazasog 8 місяців тому +113

    As a drummer, boring time is the best time to

  • @blooeagle5118
    @blooeagle5118 3 місяці тому +8

    Those 3s's are for marching drums. Beefy bois for sure, but if you want to build up strength, doing 8's on a pad with those suckers will do it.

  • @0.3113
    @0.3113 8 місяців тому +9

    0:30 - perfect way of letting it out

  • @CreamAle
    @CreamAle 8 місяців тому +35

    Gonna go on ahead and send the time stamped vater request to the right folks.
    Hopefully you guys work together and get your own sigs as well. Wonderful folks to work and be partnered with.

    • @DUKE_of_RAMBLE
      @DUKE_of_RAMBLE 8 місяців тому +1

      If you manage to make Wade's deal come true, you will be a *"Certified LEGEND"* 🤘😫🤘

    • @alexkareem405
      @alexkareem405 8 місяців тому +5

      ​@@DUKE_of_RAMBLE click on the user.. that's brann freakin dailor. he's beyond a certified legend.
      Also, brann if you read this Big fan and you did great in drumeo.

    • @mpk6664
      @mpk6664 8 місяців тому +4

      BRANN FUCKING DAILOR IS HERE?

  • @Kabingaaaa
    @Kabingaaaa Місяць тому +3

    I just noticed when he did the same demonstration of his wrist not moving, Wade's habit of explaining things in the exact same way every time comes from being a good teacher

  • @ArkhBaegor
    @ArkhBaegor 8 місяців тому +20

    As a metal drummer I use nylon tips because of their brighter sound but also because wood tips tend to break and then they sound like absolute dogshit, it feels like playing with a wet rat tail. Not ideal mid-blast

  • @amyshaw893
    @amyshaw893 8 місяців тому +53

    i was waiting for the return of the sticks from the worst drum book in the world

  • @HRRRRRDRRRRR
    @HRRRRRDRRRRR 8 місяців тому +42

    The sticks Gene Hoglan uses are halfway between the absolute rocks and 3s.
    Chunky boys need chunky sticks.

    • @MrSir2552
      @MrSir2552 8 місяців тому +9

      Gene Hoglan mentioned, this is a good day

    • @SlipsJDR
      @SlipsJDR 8 місяців тому +1

      I play with the Shirashi Oak 2Bs from Promark; can confirm, chonky bois

    • @mpk6664
      @mpk6664 8 місяців тому

      Love Hoglan

  • @sorsu
    @sorsu 8 місяців тому +3

    absolute rocks lookin like the sticks you get with taiko drum controllers

  • @CobraDBlade
    @CobraDBlade 8 місяців тому +18

    Honestly a "cut to length" option for sticks might be something to float to stick companies. Make them say 6-8 inches longer than normal and a recommended TPI for a saw blade and let the good times roll.

  • @Eren0729
    @Eren0729 8 місяців тому +9

    I love how the moment he gets irritated he goes into the Cymbal Toss mode

  • @leezbtv
    @leezbtv 8 місяців тому +3

    Come on Vater give him customs. Call 'em Dankrods.

  • @wantspizzadaily1316
    @wantspizzadaily1316 8 місяців тому +13

    I keep a pair of echos in my stick bag for when a non drummer has the brilliant idea of asking me to use multi rods, the echos are usually quiet enough to shut those people up

  • @SocksAndPuppets
    @SocksAndPuppets 8 місяців тому +5

    that's so strange... I would not have thought the stick shape would make THAT much difference.

  • @olliebonugli8881
    @olliebonugli8881 26 днів тому +1

    I love the vic firth buddy rich signatures (despite not playing jazz or swing or whatever). They look funky af with no separate tip but they feel perfect

  • @Texnixous
    @Texnixous 4 місяці тому +1

    The sweet rides give the cymbal definition

  • @fantac_electronica
    @fantac_electronica 8 місяців тому +5

    I felt like I had plateaued as a drummer awhile back. I remember watching your videos and you always talked about the sweet rides, so I went in search of them. I couldn't find them at my local place, but after trying what they had in stock on some practice pads, I purchased sets of Vater Manhattan 5A and 7A sticks. After trying both sets out at rehearsals, i settled on the 7As. Now, my old sticks feel like tree trunks in comparison

  • @Reaver-Altar
    @Reaver-Altar 8 місяців тому +24

    "Vader Sweet Ride" reminded me that it's Star Wars Day.
    May the 4th be with you.

    • @DUKE_of_RAMBLE
      @DUKE_of_RAMBLE 8 місяців тому +1

      May the 4th Be With _You,_ as well!
      🖍️ 👱🏼
      🖍️💢 🔹🔹 🔫 🥋
      🖍️ 🔹
      🎤 🔹
      (yes, I'm bored... shush! lol)

    • @hammerth1421
      @hammerth1421 8 місяців тому +1

      It's Vater which is German for father.
      Luke, I am your Vater!

  • @chickenpie9698
    @chickenpie9698 8 місяців тому +4

    Mate, thanks so much for doing this!!!
    I've been exploring different sticks this past year but I feel like few people actually care enough to talk about this sort of thing.
    I'm a massive fan of nylon tips as someone who plays rock and metal as well as all of the bluesy stuff I get roped in for - the extra little treble spiciness you get helps cut through stinky guitars feeding crazy sounds through half a dozen effect pedals.
    I want to see a part 2 now where you talk about stuff like brushes and hot rods - been jamming in a mate's flat a lot lately and hot rods have been a life saver for keeping the noise down while encouraging me to play a bit differently too.

  • @SaltExarch
    @SaltExarch 8 місяців тому +13

    I remember coming into the YT stream when Wade pulled out the Zildjian rocks (or as I affectionately call them, the sausage sticks) and was waiting for this episode to drop!

  • @buttersddragon
    @buttersddragon 8 місяців тому +49

    it's crazy how much goes into this
    my perfectionist ass could never be a drummer, lmao. i'd spend hours fussing over every possible combination of things before i even got to the drumming part

    • @MrSir2552
      @MrSir2552 8 місяців тому +18

      That’s just called being a drummer. Some are more peculiar about other things, but when I had my ekit, I had to have everything set up the same way every time. Every time I tore it down to put it in the closet or storage and take it back out to set it up, I would literally measure things with my hands. Cymbals had to be the length from my thumb to my pinky when stretched out. Legs at just about 90 degrees when on the throne. The only exception to the rule was my china and the floor tom. Us drummers will fiddle with every little thing until it just feels natural and sounds good.

    • @Lupine.
      @Lupine. 8 місяців тому +1

      Not at all. It sounds like you would love it.

    • @misterthegeoff9767
      @misterthegeoff9767 8 місяців тому +14

      I think it's called being a musician, or any kind of enthusiast. I have spent way more time than I can justify fiddling with the setup on my £50 cashies "let's learn to play during lockdown" squier strat for example when I should have just been practicing playing the damn thing.

    • @R3plicant
      @R3plicant 8 місяців тому +2

      my hungry ass could never be a drummer 🤤

  • @evelynminer8568
    @evelynminer8568 8 місяців тому +10

    Shoutout to aluminum sticks too!!! As a metal player on a budget those things are the only thing keeping me from spending $100s a year on sticks

    • @RedstonePyroMan
      @RedstonePyroMan 8 місяців тому +1

      how do you avoid ending up with razor blades? Field tenors used to use 'em but the shafts would bend and the rim dents get very sharp

    • @angelrgdrums
      @angelrgdrums 8 місяців тому +1

      You'll end up spending 1000$ a year ln cymbals then lol

    • @RedstonePyroMan
      @RedstonePyroMan 8 місяців тому

      @@angelrgdrumsno, the cymbals are unaffected. The aluminum stick shafts bend and become sharp from rimshots. It's more of a safety thing

  • @Leumas2118
    @Leumas2118 8 місяців тому +5

    Never before have I seen a man so mad that he threw a cymbal at a wall.

  • @OniBurei
    @OniBurei 8 місяців тому +32

    3:26 TF2 Scout ahh laugh

  • @shamsaliriaz5264
    @shamsaliriaz5264 8 місяців тому +11

    I believe those Zildjian Absolute Rock sticks are actually the type that Brian Chippendale, the absolute monster behind the kit of Lightning Bolt frequently uses. His actual sculpture of broken sticks should be evidence enough as to why he prefers them.

    • @fillyourshoeswithriverwater
      @fillyourshoeswithriverwater 8 місяців тому

      Was checking the comments to see if anyone mentioned Chippendale yet, love those guys

  • @Kabamdude
    @Kabamdude 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm so glad you kept the bloopers in

  • @BoxUpMyBones
    @BoxUpMyBones 8 місяців тому +2

    Two sticks I've always loved on the ride: Vic Firth Buddy Rich, and Vater West Side (basically the same sticks, just one isnt painted). I wish they made something similar (blended tip), but in like a 5B size. I love how they feel, especially on a ride, but my meaty hands cramp up like crazy when I play them fast for an extended amount of time. But given you like thinner sticks, you might genuinely enjoy the feel of those ones.

  • @skyparrot1999
    @skyparrot1999 8 місяців тому +5

    At my college we use the Absolute Rock sticks for a lot of Latin percussion. They tend to let longer wailing on a cowbell all day.

    • @juneyellowsnek
      @juneyellowsnek 8 місяців тому

      Hell, drumstick blanks are the recommended implement for timbales

  • @IgnatiusZaaijman
    @IgnatiusZaaijman 3 місяці тому

    Ah, the cowbell. A precision instrument if ever there was one!

  • @8bitsloth
    @8bitsloth 8 місяців тому +2

    Zildjian: You know those rhythm sticks every child in the world is given in music class? Let's sell those to drummers.

  • @zadtheinhaler
    @zadtheinhaler 8 місяців тому +1

    I had a pair of Zildjian 2B sticks for almost thirty years until I gave'em to a kid that needed them more than I did. They had legit battle-scars. Best sticks I ever had.

  • @knifefght
    @knifefght 8 місяців тому +3

    6:20 !!!WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS MENTIONED!!!

  • @ChristianStout
    @ChristianStout 8 місяців тому +9

    Need to see you hit the stop sign cymbal with a 2×4.

  • @BBT609
    @BBT609 8 місяців тому +11

    For the first time in history, The Drum Thing steamed live on UA-cam and all had been well with the world 🌎 😂
    If not the most hilarious 2 hours of my life…watching an Aussie just be a complete DINGUS. 😝

  • @MrTdg2112
    @MrTdg2112 8 місяців тому +4

    Back in the 80s I was such a heavy hitter I went seeking the thickets heaviest sticks I could find. Vic Firth Rock Crushers is what I came back with. An extra inch of length, and nearly as much Chonk as your 3S sticks. I am not sure, but I think they only came with nylon tips. Felt like baseball bats.

  • @Hammerdrums
    @Hammerdrums 8 місяців тому +58

    DRUM THING MENTIONED!!!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @monsterinfamous6267
    @monsterinfamous6267 8 місяців тому +3

    5:53 Good aim skills DankPods ! 😲😎 !

  • @aurett1547
    @aurett1547 8 місяців тому +2

    Next step.
    Get a gong

  • @daviddinhof2305
    @daviddinhof2305 8 місяців тому +1

    I actually got myself a pair of sweetrides after this.... some proppper cymbal tappers right there❤

  • @Kiryawa
    @Kiryawa 8 місяців тому +7

    WOAHH THat's from the drum thing drum stream "stream", I was there!

  • @Omar_ZX
    @Omar_ZX 8 місяців тому +5

    Drums my beloved

  • @kiz_eye
    @kiz_eye 8 місяців тому +3

    i remember when i first started drumming i used the steve gadd sticks because i thought they were the lars ulrich signature sticks and couldn't read cursive (i was like 5 give me a break) they look cool and are light and short for beginners can recommend, although i remember them having a nylon tip, and leaving my cymbal with black marks because of the paint lol

  • @Scoots1994
    @Scoots1994 8 місяців тому +1

    The best sticks I ever had were un-marked and I don't know how I got them so I couldn't find them to get more, eventually one chipped and that was it. Now there is no "right" stick for me. It is a constant journey.

  • @maxinemaxie_
    @maxinemaxie_ 8 місяців тому

    It's really fun watching this and knowing that I was there when it happened, it's just a new feeling for me

  • @G_Gr00v3
    @G_Gr00v3 6 місяців тому

    I love drumsticks. It's fun to see how the shape and design changes the feel and the sound you get. My favorite models are Vic Firth's Buddy Rich and Kenny Aronoff models

  • @Space_Chief
    @Space_Chief 8 місяців тому

    I always loved Morgan Rose's signature Vaders. Double butt-ends, chonky as hell.

  • @Phox-in-a-Box
    @Phox-in-a-Box 8 місяців тому

    So what I'm picking up from this is that every piece of your kit can change how it sounds. Neat.

  • @CotalCosta
    @CotalCosta 8 місяців тому

    Nice tip Frank, thanks!

  • @Gambsmoore
    @Gambsmoore 8 місяців тому

    You get so much more out of the cymbals with a big chunky nice stick, never would have considered this.

  • @MaxOstro
    @MaxOstro 8 місяців тому +15

    7a ftw

  • @Therealadriaanvisser
    @Therealadriaanvisser 8 місяців тому

    I always keep a variety of lighter and heavier sticks on my bag. The attack and punch that heavier sticks give on the drums is something I like a lot and also it slowing me down does a lot for the music as well.

  • @lmp9726
    @lmp9726 8 місяців тому

    I got to say that those Gadd signature sticks sound mighty fine to me!

  • @melonhumper
    @melonhumper 8 місяців тому +4

    3:25 scout tf2 laugh

  • @LSSTmusic
    @LSSTmusic 8 місяців тому +1

    holy shit, i only ever work with samples--i guess that's why i had no idea that sticks alone could create such a difference in sound

  • @blze0018
    @blze0018 8 місяців тому

    This man is what happens when you dump all of your stat points into a single niche.

  • @DUKE_of_RAMBLE
    @DUKE_of_RAMBLE 8 місяців тому

    As a non-musician, this blew me away!
    But, as a lover of music, I *_totally get_* why you like the Sweet Rides... On the brass, they're so much more rich and warm sounding!

  • @cameronkondrat7734
    @cameronkondrat7734 8 місяців тому

    A long time ago I was looking to buy new drumsticks. I saw this pair that looked really cool, the guy at the store said the sticks were scorched to make them stronger but they were a new product so there was a chance that the process didn't work properly. They looked so cool though I regret not getting them

  • @absolutelyfilthy5118
    @absolutelyfilthy5118 8 місяців тому +2

    Love the Absolute Rock Sticks, Brian Chippendale uses them and now I use them lmao

  • @majoryoshi
    @majoryoshi 8 місяців тому

    The more I watch this channel (and to a lesser extent the other channels), the more I realize that what defines good is a personal preference rather than a definitive answer

  • @j3tts0n65
    @j3tts0n65 8 місяців тому

    this video is just the right amount of time for me to watch before my shift starts ❤ thanks drum man

  • @zaccsonofjohn1132
    @zaccsonofjohn1132 8 місяців тому +3

    Correct me if I’m wrong, but the SD5s are concert snare sticks. Also the Vater 3S is a marching snare stick.

  • @elanejohnson3175
    @elanejohnson3175 8 місяців тому

    I recently got my own divinities line of drum sticks and they are very much concert sticks but they are 17.5” long with a parabolic taper and an egg shaped bead. I use them for everything but jazz and there I use sd5 echos love those things. Once cool thing about the chunks you have for the 3s, they are a style of rudimental marching sticks the company I work with make a similar sticks as well as most companies it’s a lot of fun to use for things they weren’t designed for

  • @morrinsville23
    @morrinsville23 8 місяців тому

    I love this guy, he's like the Australian Deadpool of drumming... its just what the world needs right now

  • @der_kluger_gunther8391
    @der_kluger_gunther8391 8 місяців тому +2

    i saw this on the stream already lol, but it's never boring time with you lol. i didn't know about the nylon cover tho, they look weird tbh. thanks for the tips frank!

    • @RedstonePyroMan
      @RedstonePyroMan 8 місяців тому

      people who play really hard use them because wooden tips chip away after a few hours hitting cymbals. Sticks are $15/pair now, so there's the incentive

    • @der_kluger_gunther8391
      @der_kluger_gunther8391 8 місяців тому

      @RedstonePyroMan oh i get it. It's like using an expensive smartphone without cover, if you drop it, it will be a pain in the butt.

  • @orionugget2313
    @orionugget2313 Місяць тому +1

    1:06 um... guys... is this massive or what?

  • @TheWeakLink101
    @TheWeakLink101 8 місяців тому

    I love how the first reaction to something malfunctioning is to throw cymbals. This is the level of chaos I need!

  • @ExtremeFootfacePotato
    @ExtremeFootfacePotato 8 місяців тому +1

    We need an entire 1 hour Cymbal Toss session on The Drum stream 😂

  • @jasperkaye5721
    @jasperkaye5721 8 місяців тому +2

    I've always enjoyed using small tipped Jazz sticks for my playing. I playing In a traditonal blues style and I find that it compliments it quite well

  • @z9cubing574
    @z9cubing574 8 днів тому +1

    I have the steve gadd ones, but without the signature and they have "normal" tips?!?!...?!

  • @meme_doc3740
    @meme_doc3740 8 місяців тому

    Im so glad im not the only extra long stick enjoyer, my kit is so spread out

  • @jmcewan08
    @jmcewan08 7 місяців тому +1

    No Morgan Rose Alien Freak Sticks? Even thicker than the absolute rocks.

  • @Laundry_Hamper
    @Laundry_Hamper 8 місяців тому

    Really easy to make a jig that'd let you turn two sticks into one long stick with a steep angled cut, which means lots of surface area so all it would need is glue

  • @GMtheTurtle
    @GMtheTurtle 8 місяців тому

    The moment I heard the sweet rides I immediately thought “I need this at 17” length” and I’m glad I’m not the only one

  • @Dan-hc1ow
    @Dan-hc1ow 8 місяців тому

    I love my Vater Acorn Cymbal Sticks. When I was in marching band in junior high and high school, I used Pro Mark Oak 1S, then 2S, then 3S, then their DC 10 model. They were big fat logs with just a little taper and no tip. I loved them, though. They worked perfectly for marching stuff.

  • @ScoobyDios
    @ScoobyDios 8 місяців тому

    THAT BOSPHORUS OMFG YOURE JUST FLEXING ON US AT THIS POINT IM GONNA PERISH

  • @KnapfordMaster98
    @KnapfordMaster98 8 місяців тому

    I got a big pair of tree trunks when I was having problems with my wrists. Just bought them on a total whim, and while the insane amount of rebound made it impractical to play certain things, it was actually super fun. Didn’t feel like hard work at all, saying this as someone who, by medical necessity, had to work less hard. Can’t remember exactly what they were at the moment.

  • @lcestrilli
    @lcestrilli 2 місяці тому

    im watching this with my freshly broken drum stick

  • @Brannington
    @Brannington 7 місяців тому

    if you think about it socioeconomically, with all the horrors and toil- the phrase "There is no free lunch" is kind of gut wrenching. Mister Dank you're kind of a poet sometimes

  • @nameloss
    @nameloss 8 місяців тому

    i used to love the steve gadd signatures, but over time found the stick length just a touch short. thanks for putting me on to the vater sweet rides, those seem like exactly the kind of stick i’d prefer to use nowadays

  • @doorkman13
    @doorkman13 8 місяців тому +1

    Those absolute rocks are what I like using for my left hand instead of turning the stick around for that fat juicy snare hit.

  • @CalebCarterFilm
    @CalebCarterFilm 8 місяців тому +1

    Wade... info on why your lens is not focusing properly. Its the stock 28mm-70mm sony lens. It's a kit lens, and as it is included with the camera, they are always grabage. If you get a good lens, I would recommend a Carl zeiss sony 24-70mm lens. or some of the sigma lenses. thats the reason the amazing camera looks ok not great. Hope this helps!!

  • @hardygaming3454
    @hardygaming3454 8 місяців тому

    Wade makes learning boring jazz stuff entertaining!

  • @druid5023
    @druid5023 8 місяців тому

    I used to be in a pipe band and the Vader S3s seem to be pretty similar to Jim Kilpatrick's KP3s which I always preferred over the lighter sticks for snare drumming. The nice thing about the heavy sticks is you can basically never break them, I still have the same set from when I was 8.

    • @RedstonePyroMan
      @RedstonePyroMan 8 місяців тому

      in field applications like pipe band, you need big sticks to project. In terms of marching, the S3 is minimum

  • @Kahili123
    @Kahili123 8 місяців тому +1

    Boring Time fact/pro tip: denser wood drumsticks last longer which is why oak sticks typically last longer than hickory. However, this applies to drumsticks that are made from the same type of wood; sometimes the grain of one pair of sticks are just naturally denser than a different pair. You can tell by how heavy the sticks feel, but also by pitch. If you tap your fingernail on the stick, you’ll hear the resonance of the stick and its natural pitch. The higher the pitch, the denser the wood, aka a pair of sticks that will probably last longer than a lower-pitched pair of the same exact model/wood.

  • @NEPAAlchey
    @NEPAAlchey 8 місяців тому

    I started this video at 1.5x speed and just assumed mate was reaaaally excited today lol

  • @alertArchitect
    @alertArchitect 3 місяці тому

    My favorite sticks have been Diamondback sticks for years. Pretty similar to the Sweet Rides in where they taper the neck and such, as well as using an acorn tip over ball, but they come with a nice textured grip carved into the wood. They just feel nice.
    Hell, I'm pretty sure the last time I used ball tips where the my marching snare sticks in high school, which I still have wrapped in their stick tape, but that's degraded ober the years and now they're a sticky, gross mess. Fewer replacements, though!

  • @Etheric_art
    @Etheric_art 8 місяців тому

    I am new to drumming ( just got myself a practice pad😅) the boring time are actually one of my favorite. You make drumming look so fun I love it. Tbh I love the drumming community, every drummer I watch knows and support eachother :) But yeah still kinda confused about the throwing of cymbals, aren't they crazy expensive ? hurt my little heart everytime 😂

    • @alfredo42o
      @alfredo42o 8 місяців тому

      No, those are all cheap trashy cymbols specifically for his tossing needs. Most were from cashies, all of them were near or less than $60 AUD

  • @Solar.Geoengineering.Advocate
    @Solar.Geoengineering.Advocate 8 місяців тому

    oh yeah/. for ride cymbals especially, youve gotta find the right stick end that brings out the best in it.

  • @lukasegeling5205
    @lukasegeling5205 8 місяців тому

    We've seen weird cymbals (mostly road signs and 3D printed plastic discs), but it would be cool to find out how suitable different objects are as drumsticks, for example chopsticks, dried spaghetti, thick pencils and random sticks found outside.

  • @PrinsessePeach
    @PrinsessePeach 8 місяців тому

    I think you would get a kick out of how awesome the drummer in The Warning is.

  • @xyanide1986
    @xyanide1986 8 місяців тому

    What the hell I never realized it would make that much difference. Yeah def taking my ride to the music shop next time.

  • @malegria9641
    @malegria9641 8 місяців тому +1

    I play reggae which is a style that uses a lot of super quick hihat action but I use super thick sticks, 2b nylon tips. They might not seem ideal for my genre, but THE RIMSHOT AND CROSS STICK SOUNDS ARE INSANELY FAT MAN

  • @supersimon126
    @supersimon126 8 місяців тому

    The absolute rocks just looks like someone grabbed a set of sticks that were half way through the production line and decided to sell them. They look like blanks for lack of better words.