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Hello. I bought nylon drumsticks out of pure curiosity about what they are and what they are eaten with. Briefly: they correspond to the size 5A, a little longer, while being heavier than oak sticks, they uncomfortably flex and spring when played. Compared to wooden sticks, drums sound significantly quieter and muffled, but cymbals sound even louder due to the greater weight of nylon sticks. After each hit on the cymbal, decent dents remain on the sticks. Hardly suitable for anything other than training hands on a drum pad
What are drumsticks made of? On sale there are both classic - wooden, and with nylon tips, and carbon, and hybrid, with interchangeable shoulders and heads (Ahead). But somehow I didn’t meet nylon ones, so I became curious what kind of sticks they were, how they behave.
I ordered the cheapest option that I found on aliexpress, since I didn’t notice a visual difference with the more expensive ones. For about a month, a package was traveling to me, without a track number, in a simple package, for which you don’t even need to sign at the post office. The packaging was simple, a bag and a couple of wraps of bubble wrap.
Here's what these sticks look like:
Comparison with 5A Vic Firth maple sticks. As you can see, the nylon sticks are slightly longer, although the shape of the shoulder is very close.
The head of the sticks is pointed, I would say, too pointed:
The handles of the sticks are corrugated, apparently so that they do not slip out of the hands. But for me it would be better if they were smooth, such a surface can tear the skin off your hands. If the wooden sticks are too smooth, I usually lightly sand them in the grip area with fine sandpaper, and they no longer slip. With corrugation, they obviously overdid it.
Now about the sensations when playing with these sticks, and about the sound. Sticks by weight are noticeably heavier than wooden ones, even oak ones of the same dimension 5A. The effect of "heaviness" when playing is also enhanced, since the sticks are more elastic than wooden sticks, noticeably bend when swinging and spring when struck, even perhaps stronger than bamboo ruts, such as in the review, and these are the most flexible rutes that I have met.
The sound of drum beats, compared to wooden sticks, is much quieter and muffled, apparently just because of their elasticity. But the sound of hitting the cymbals is even louder than that of wooden sticks, as I understand it, due to the greater weight of nylon ones. Therefore, when playing them, a discrepancy between the volume of drums and cymbals rushes into the eyes, or rather, into the ears, the drums are too quiet, the cymbals are too loud. That is, you can’t play quietly, like ruts, or you need to additionally jam the cymbals. Maybe these sticks are indispensable in some exotic style, where the cymbals must be much louder than the drums, but I do not know of such.
Here is a short video showing the difference in sound between wooden and nylon sticks. Unfortunately, it was done very spontaneously, without preparation, I didn't think in advance what exactly to play, so that the difference in the sound of the sticks would be the most noticeable. Therefore, the demo video turned out to be shorter than planned, but I have no opportunity to shoot a second take in the near future.
On the video, I didn’t knock, to put it mildly, not powerfully, since the installation is in a residential building, and I generally try not to play with sticks at home. If played more dynamically, the sound of the drums would be deeper and fuller, the snare drum would have less string cracking and more tom sound. But I think that the difference between the sound of wooden and nylon sticks can be understood, although the difference is less pronounced in the recording. The sound was recorded on a Zoom H4n recorder, located on a tripod near the drummer's head.
As I said, I do not see the use of these sticks in drumming, primarily because of the discrepancy between the volume of cymbals and drums. It is quite possible to get used to the elasticity of these sticks, but artificially forcing the pitch in the drums and holding back when playing the cymbals is too much. It is certainly possible, but why?
The following pictures show the dents that formed on the shoulders of the sticks after, one might say, ten seconds of playing during video recording.
Even the most low-quality wooden sticks are covered with similar dents with much more dynamic playing. And with nylon, I just gently stroked the plates, and as a result, such dents. What would happen to them after an hour of playing in a heavy style, I’m even afraid to imagine, most likely they simply won’t survive this hour. I don't want to set up such an experience, because I think to try to use these sticks for training hands on the pad, they seem to me suitable for this.
To be honest, I'm a little sorry for the money spent on these sticks, since I most likely will not find any use for them. I also regret that I did not buy sticks, for example, yellow or green, it would be funny. It would not change the essence, but they would be a little more beautiful.
Thanks for attention.
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The situation is classic - washing, handbrake, frost (-10) ... Bang, surprise. The right rear was torn off quite quickly, with the left problem .. I dragged 150-200 meters along the asphalt, it was useless. Probyval swing tightness, nothing helps, stands as if dead! I re-read a bunch of information, methods of unlocking on the spot (excluding a tow truck and a wonderful transfer to a warm place) in general 4;
- Boiling water per drum (from 200 gr to 5 l)
- Remove the wheel - tap with a hammer
- Without removing the wheel, tap on the mounting bolts
- Hairdryer, fan heater
Considering that I was standing on the road, the hair dryer fell off, I somehow didn’t feel like water and a sledgehammer .. and a separate respect - AndCam from Surgut! vacuum hose! Those one end in the exhaust pipe, the other on the drum! To be honest, I didn’t believe that it could help, BUT after 15 minutes of blowing exhaust gases at idle, without any chpon, everything was perfectly unlocked!
The ABS sensor, which naturally caught fire, went out after 200 meters, dried it further by braking, all is well!
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- Always carry several pairs of drumsticks with you. Companies that make drumsticks also make handy storage containers. Put a few of these in your bag so your chopsticks are always within arm's reach of you.
- If you're wondering how jazz drummers get that sizzling sound on the snare, you might want to buy a pair of brushes. The brushes have retractable thin metal rods, which are mainly used to provide a quiet background beat, so the sound is completely different from hitting with sticks.
- When playing an acoustic concert, you can use rue, which is made from hewn birch or bamboo chips. Compared to brushes, they sound more muffled. Although rues come in different thicknesses, don't hit them too hard or they may break off pieces and become unplayable.
- Try different innovations from time to time. For example, manufacturer Zildjian produces rubber practice pads.
- Wear earplugs while playing drums. The source of the loud sound (i.e. the drums) is fairly close to your ears. Do you want to listen to music and have conversations when you are 80? Many drummers report hearing loss by the age of 50, and only then do they start using earplugs. Don't let this happen to you.
- There is a chance that you will have to try many sticks. If you don't know which ones you want, try a few options. Ultimately, you will settle on what is right for you.
- If you play metal, 5V sticks will work for you.
- You can also start with fairly thick sticks of 2A or larger format to train your wrist, and then move on to sticks easier. And eventually stop playing with heavy sticks altogether.
- If you want to achieve an epic, orchestral sound, wrap the ends of your sticks with duct tape. This will give the cymbals a less harsh sound and also help to achieve a crescendo effect. The more tape you wrap around the sticks, the stronger the effect.
- You can use different kinds of sticks for different playing styles.
- Be careful, while playing heavy music, you can rub blisters and calluses. Buy special tapes from the manufacturer of your choice that will reduce vibration - this will reduce the number of possible injuries.
- If you are going to play in a band or are already playing, ask your band leader for advice on which sticks you should choose.
- If you know exactly what kind of sticks you want, buy a large package right away, they will really pay for themselves.
- Do not limit yourself to playing only with wooden sticks. If your sticks break often, try graphite sticks, but they will sound different.
Exclusive items always arouse the admiration of others and the pride of the owner. If you play a drum kit, custom-made drum kits sticks become your unique highlight.
Instruction
- Go to any music store and look at the models of drumsticks they sell. Pay attention to the labeling. The numerical designation indicates the thickness sticks, and the letter - about its purpose. If you are a beginner drummer, ask the seller for a stick marked 2B and remember its diameter and weight. Models with this marking are intended for playing in brass and symphony orchestras. They are very comfortable and popular with beginner drummers who are developing their technique and staging.
- Purchase a wooden block from the construction market. In principle, American walnut, maple or oak will do, but it’s better to buy a maple bar anyway. This wood is light and sticks from it are ideal for fast and quiet playing. When you become a superstar or a professional drumstick maker, make sticks from exotic woods such as bubinga or rosewood.
- Remember the 2B model you were looking at in the music store and cut out sticks about the same length and thickness. To do this, make the bottom sticks thickened - it will be a counterweight with an end sticks with head. Opposite thin end sticks, which is struck on the drum, is called "shoulder". The length and shape of this section affects the sound. Cut the stick so that it smoothly thins towards the head. Then her sound will be more refined.
- head sticks make pointed (Pointed or triangle-tipped). This is the most popular option and guarantees a mid-focus sound.
- Process the cut sticks sandpaper to remove roughness and protect hands from possible splinters.
- If you want to hold on tighter and tighter sticks, buy special anti-slip tapes and wrap them around the base of the sticks.
Drum sticks are the most necessary accessory for playing various percussion instruments. Usually they are made of wood, but they are also found in maple, hazel, oak, hornbeam and beech.
In any music store you can see different models of this accessory. The number that is indicated on the stick is the marking of the thickness of the sticks, and the letter is the purpose of the sticks. For a beginner drummer, as an example of how to make drumsticks yourself, sticks marked ''2B'' will serve well. You can play with them in brass and symphony orchestras, as they technically develop the drummer very well.
Drum sticks are those musical items that, in light of their diversity, often cause confusion for people who want to buy them. The thing is that today there is no single principle for designating drumsticks. For example, in the case of some manufacturers, what the drumsticks are called becomes clear only in the process of classification by musical style - drumsticks for Rock, Jazz, etc. styles.
The ability to rotate drumsticks only has only an indirect connection with the experience and skill of the drummer. But the acquired skills of how to twist drumsticks correctly will definitely make a strong impression on people watching the musician. After all, in a psychological context, this is an indicator of free possession of the drum and a friendly attitude towards it.
As in any business, it is clear that this, first of all, requires practice. In order to learn how to spin drumsticks, you need to work a little. First you need to place your hand up palms. Then bend at the elbow, raise the hand to the chest (the fingers should not be tense, but, on the contrary, free). Then you should pinch the drumstick between the tip of the index finger and the pad of the thumb. The drummer should rest with the tips of the middle, ring and little fingers on the drumstick. And as for the center of gravity of the drumstick, it should be closer to the wrist, and not between the index and thumb.
In order to learn how to learn how to twist drumsticks, you need to continue the steps by doing the following - loosen the pressure with your index finger, pulling the stick back a little and pushing hard with the middle one. At the same time, you need to press all fingers with the exception of the thumb to the palm, until the thumb “turns around” during the rotation of the stick. In the event that the fingers are in their original position, the stick will stumble and thus the beard will not be completed.
The last thing to do is to release the stick to its original position, closing the fingers at the end of the turn, and then repeat. In general, learning this inventive attitude towards drumsticks, if desired, is not difficult, but even fun.
