Small Drum Sticks are NOT Quieter. However...

You’re playing a gig in a small room, and you know you need to play more quietly…But maybe you don’t need to drop all the way to hotrods. Why not use smaller sticks? 7A sticks would be great for a small room…right? WRONG. Well, sort of. Today we’re digging into a technical gear discussion with some psychological twists. Stick size (and stick WEIGHT) often cause changes in your playing. Learn how to use these differences to your advantage to achieve the sound (and volume) that you desire from your drums and cymbals. Today we’re comparing three (plus a fourth at the end) favorite Vic Firth sticks: 5B, 5A (maple), and 7A. The most fascinating part of this stick comparison is when we listen to the different tips on a ride cymbal. It’s pretty crazy how stick weight and stick tip-type affect the tone of a ride cymbal. Be sure to watch the whole video! :)
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