Not just a superficial question, but one that has deeper meaning. If you can identify why it is you became a drummer, you can use the answer to that question to continue to stay motivated during those times that you don’t feel like practicing or feel like you don’t want to do it at all. Which is fine because
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You may have noticed these subtle circular black tacs showing up on drumheads all over the internet. They are spreading like wildfire. What are they and what do they do?! No one likes to be left out, so let’s join the party! They are called Drumtacs, the new drum dampening product on the market. They were designed to control unwanted buzz or overtones on the kit. Similar to other drum dampening products on the market, what is it that Drumtacs brings to the table that the others don’t? Let’s take a look.
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This week we take a look behind the scenes and review something new straight out of NAMM 2016, Promarks new “Active Grip” drumsticks. Regardless of whatever drumstick company you choose to use, it’s great to see drumstick manufacturers pushing the envelope in efforts to make the playing experience of the user better. Drumsticks are arguably one of the most individualized pieces of drum gear we can use as drummers. After all, they are an extension of ourselves.
At this year’s NAMM show, Promark took it upon themselves to tackle an issue that has plagued drummers for ages. That being, “drumstick grip”. We’ve all been there before. You’re playing a show, the adrenaline is flowing, as a result your hands start to sweat. Your grip starts to get slippery and you can’t wait for the song to be over so you can wipe your hands down on your thigh or towel. Conventional solutions have included wrapping the sticks, adding grip handles, or even using gloves which never seem to feel natural. With Promarks innovative “Active Grip” it seems like they have found a solution to the problem. I took it upon myself to try these out first hand to see how they respond in a real world application.
What is “Active Grip”?
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