FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER 90€

WITH WHICH SIZE OF DRUMSTICKS SHOULD I START PLAYING THE DRUM?

Choosing the appropriate size of drumsticks is one of the most crucial decisions you will make when you first start playing the drum. A good set of drumsticks can improve your playing, help you improve your technique and even lower your chance of getting hurt. This article will try to explain the various drumsticks sizes and assist you in deciding which one could be most suitable for your particular needs.

 

1. Understanding Drumstick Sizes

Usually, drumsticks are grouped according to their length and diameter; the most popular sizes are denoted by letters and numbers. For example, a pair labeled 5A denotes a stick that is approximately 406.4 mm (16 inches) long and 14.4 mm (0.565 inches) in diameter. To better understand the sizing, follow these steps:

  • Diameter: in general, the stick gets smaller as the number increases – for example a 7A sticks is thinner than a 5A stick.
    While wider sticks might offer more power and volumes, thinner ones can offer more speed and agility;
  • Length: your reach and leverage on the drums can be impacted by a stick’s lengths. While shorter sticks could be simpler to handle, longer sticks can offer more reach.

The Percussive Arts Society states that “the choice of stick size will ultimately depend on personal preference, hand size, and playing style”. (Percussive Arts Society, 2020)

 

2. Recommended Sizes for Beginners

It is recommended that most beginners start with a medium-size stick. The following are some standard suggestions:

  • 5A: drummers of all skill levels may favor this size the most, it is a versatile choice for a range of styles and techniques since it achieves a nice balance between weight and control;
  • 7A: this size is perfect for younger musicians or those who want a lighter stick for faster playing, like in jazz or pop style, as it is slightly thinner and lighter than the 5A;
  • 5B: for musicians playing rock or other heavier genres, this thicker version provides greater power and durability.
  • 2B: these are among the thickest drumsticks available, providing maximum power and strength. They are ideal for drummers who play heavy rock, metal, or other high-energy genres, and they excel in situations where volume and impact are essential.

According to Sweetwater, an online music retailer, “most beginners tend to find 5A sticks work well for a variety of applications, as they allow for both volume and finesse”. (Sweetwater, 2021).

 

3. Factors to Consider

While stick size is important, there are considerations to make while choosing the right drumsticks:

  1. Hand Size: while players with little hands might appreciate the feel of a 7A, drummers with larger hands might find that a thicker stick (like the 5B) offers a better grip and control;
  2. Playing Style: the style can affect the choice of sticks if you have particular genres in mind, such as jazz, rock, or orchestral. Rock drummers frequently like the strength of thicker sticks, whereas lighter styles may benefit from smaller sticks;
  3. Grip Style: your decision may also be influenced by your preferred grip, such as traditional grip or matched grip. While matched grip can accommodate more size diversity, traditional grip may favor slightly shorter sticks;
  4. Material: wood is the most common material used for drumsticks. Aluminum drumsticks are another option, offering more durability and a balance that appeals to some drummers. Another material used is carbon fiber, which provides a unique combination of durability and brightness, producing a distinct sound that cuts through background noise.

 

Conclusion

In conclusion, choosing the appropriate size drumsticks is an essential first step for beginners starting out. Because they are adaptable and suitable for a range of styles, drumming instructors and music merchants generally advise starting with a sike like 5A or 7A. Depending on your evolving playing style, preferred genres and hand size, you can experiment with different sized as you go.

Don’t be afraid to try out various sized at the local music store and be sure to speak with an instructor or experienced drummer. Selecting the idea set of sticks can greatly improve your playing and help your musical development.

With this, get ready to start your drumming experience! Discover the perfect pair of drumsticks that suits your particular style by exploring the Techra Drumsticks website (techra-drumsticks.com).

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any inquiries or for individualized recommendations. Our staff is committed to helping you along the way as a drummer!

 

 

References

Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Techra is a trademark of Tecnoplast S.r.l. that manages the site www.techra.it, the e-commerce activity carried out through it and the related activities related to the processing of personal data. Therefore, Tecnoplast S.r.l. (Tax code and VAT no. 01253910242) with registered office in Via San Giovanni Battista La Salle no. 10 in Romano d’Ezzelino 36060 (VI) Italy – Tel. +39 0424.512080 Fax +39 0424 511058, e-mail info@techra.it; certified email address tecnoplast.amministrazione@pec.confindustria.it (hereinafter, “Controller”), as Data Controller, informs you pursuant to art. 13 of the EU Regulation no. 2016/679 (hereinafter, “GDPR”) that your data will be processed in the following manner and for the following purposes.

1) Object of the treatment

The Data Controller processes personal, identifying and non-sensitive data (in particular, name, surname, tax code, VAT number, e-mail address, telephone number – hereinafter, “personal data” or “data”) communicated by you when registering on the Data Controller’s website and/or when requesting information through the contact form provided by the Data Controller.

Each time you access the Site, the Controller will also collect and process some technical information and, in particular, the Internet protocol address (IP address) used to connect your computer to the Internet, your access data, the type of browser and its version, the operating system and the platform;

2) Purpose of treatment

Your personal data may be processed:

A) without your express consent (art. 6 letter b) and f) GDPR), for the following purposes:

    • allowing you to register on the website and create an account;
    • validating, facilitating purchases in our shop and preventing fraudulent purchases
    • managing and maintaining the website;
    • allowing the provision of any additional Services you may have requested;
    • fulfilling the pre-contractual, contractual and fiscal obligations deriving from the relationship with you;
    • fulfilling the obligations provided for by law, regulation, Community legislation or an order of the Authority;
    • preventing or detecting fraudulent activities or abuses harmful to the website;
    • exercising the rights of the Owner, for example the right of defense in court.

B) only with your specific and separate consent (Articles 6(a) and 7 GDPR), for the following marketing purposes:

  • sending you by email newsletters, commercial communications and/or advertising material about products or services offered by the Controller. Please note that if you are already our customer, we may send you commercial communications relating to services and products of the Controller similar to those you have already used, unless expressly disagreed.

3) Methods of treatment

The processing of your personal data is carried out by means of the operations indicated in art. 4 no. 2) GDPR, namely: collection, recording, organization, storage, consultation, processing, modification, selection, extraction, comparison, use, interconnection, blocking, communication, cancellation and destruction of data. Your personal data is processed by paper, electronic and automated means.

The Controller will process personal data for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above and in any case for no more than 10 years from the termination of the relationship for the Service Purposes and for no more than 2 years from the collection of data and / or the last contact for Marketing Purposes.

4) Access to data

Your data may be made accessible for the purposes referred to in Article. 2.A) and 2.B):

  • to employees and collaborators of the Data Controller, as persons in charge and/or internal data processors and/or system administrators;
  • to external companies for support activities in the study of the feasibility of the customer’s project, for activities of technical management of the project, for the storage of personal data, etc. or to third parties (for example, providers for the management and maintenance of the website, suppliers, credit institutions, professional firms, etc.) who perform outsourced activities on behalf of the Controller as external data controllers;

5) Communication of Data

Without your express consent, the Owner may communicate your data for the purposes referred to in Article. 2. A) to distributors, couriers / forwarders, banks / companies that transfer money, supervisory bodies, judicial authorities and all other persons who require such communication is required by law for the performance of the above purposes.

In any case, your data will not be subject to disclosure.

6) Transfer of Data

The management and storage of personal data will take place within the European Union on servers of the Controller and / or third-party companies duly appointed as Data Processors. Our servers are currently located in Italy. The data will not be transferred outside the European Union. In any case, it is understood that the Owner, if necessary, will have the right to change the location of the servers in Italy and / or in the European Union and / or in non-EU countries. In this case, the Data Controller hereby guarantees that the transfer of non-EU data will take place in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, entering, if necessary, agreements guaranteeing an adequate level of protection and/or adopting the standard contractual clauses provided for by the European Commission.

7) Nature of data provision and consequences of refusal to respond

The provision of data for the purposes referred to in Article. 2.A) is mandatory. If absent, we cannot guarantee neither the registration to the site nor the Services as per Art. 2. The provision of data for the purposes referred to in art. 2.B) is optional. You may therefore decide not to provide any data or subsequently deny the possibility of processing data already provided: in this case, you may not receive newsletters, commercial communications and advertising material relating to the Services offered by the Controller. In any case, you will continue to be entitled to the Services referred to in art. 2.A)

8) Rights of the data subject

As an interested party, you have the rights under Article 15 of the GDPR to:

A) obtain confirmation of the existence or non-existence of personal data concerning you, even if not yet recorded, and to receive such data as intelligible form;

B) obtain the indication of:

  • the origin of the personal data;
  • the purposes and methods of processing;
  • the logic applied in case of processing carried out with the aid of electronic instruments;
  • the identification data concerning the Data Controller, the data processors and the designated representative and the subjects or categories of subjects to whom the personal data may be communicated or who may become aware of as designated representatives in the territory of the State, data processors or persons in charge of the processing;

C) obtain:

      • update, correction or, when interested, integration of data;
      • cancellation, transformation into anonymous form or blocking of data processed unlawfully, including data whose retention is unnecessary for the purposes for which the data were collected or subsequently processed;
      • acknowledgment that A) and B) have been notified, including their content, to those to whom the data were communicated or disseminated, unless this requirement proves impossible or involves the use of means that are clearly out of proportion in view of the right that is being protected;

D) exercise opposition, in whole or in part:

  • for legitimate reasons, to the processing of personal data concerning you, even if pertinent to the purpose of collection;
  • the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of sending advertising materials or direct selling or for carrying out market research or commercial communication, through the use of automated calling systems without the intervention of an operator by email and / or traditional marketing methods by telephone and / or mail. Please note that the right of opposition of the person concerned, as set out in point B) above, for direct marketing purposes by means of automated methods extends to the traditional ones and that, in any case, without prejudice to the possibility for the person concerned to exercise the right of opposition even only in part. Therefore, the interested party may decide to receive only communications by traditional means or only automated communications or neither of the two types of communication.
  • where applicable, you also have the rights under Articles. 16-21 GDPR (Right of rectification, right to be forgotten, right to limitation of processing, right to data portability, right of opposition), as well as the right of complaint to the Supervisory Authority.

9) Procedures for the exercise of rights

You may at any time exercise your rights by sending:

  • a registered letter with notice of receipt addressed to: Tecnoplast S.r.l. Via San Giovanni Battista La Salle n. 10, Romano d’Ezzelino 36060 (VI) Italia e-mail info@tecnoplast.net;
  • an email to the following address: info@techra.it
  • a certified email to the following address: tecnoplast.amministrazione@pec.confindustria.it

10) Minors

This site and the services of the Controller are not intended for minors under 18 years of age and the Controller does not intentionally collect personal information relating to minors. In the event that information on minors is unintentionally recorded, the Controller will delete it in a timely manner, upon request of the users.

11) Data Controller, Data Processors and Persons in Charge of data processing

The Data Controller is Tecnoplast S.r.l. (C.F. e P.IVA 01253910242) with head office in Via San Giovanni Battista La Salle no. 10 in Romano d’Ezzelino 36060 (VI) Italy – Tel. +39 0424.512080 Fax +39 0424 511058, e-mail info@techra.it; certified email address tecnoplast.amministrazione@pec.confindustria.it

The updated list of Data Processors and Persons in Charge of data processing is kept at the registered office of the Data Controller.

12) Changes to this Policy

This Policy is subject to change. We therefore recommend that you check this information regularly and refer to the latest version.

10% OFF Newsletter Subscriber
Subscribe now to get your free discount coupon code. Discount coupons available only for subscribers!
    SUBSCRIBE
    I agree with the term and condition