Always practice your strokes on a good practice pad. I have seen and heard beginning drummers practicing on the floor, on the table, on any available hard surface. That might give you the sound of the strokes, but it will not help you achieve a good bounce when you play on actual drum. On the contrary, you might end up hurting your wrist because the vibrations caused by this method of practicing travels up your [...]

Step into any music store and you will be overwhelmed with the wide variety of drumsticks available on the stick racks. Drumsticks are inexpensive, and it is worth investing in a good pair. So how do you choose a pair of drumsticks that is right for you? What do you play – Before you spend money on buying a pair of sticks, it is always good to know what will you be playing the sticks [...]