Beginner Drumset Basics: Holding Your Sticks (VIDEO)
Kids catching cabin fever? Drum it out! In this lesson, Keaton shares an intro to drumming as he walks you through the three styles for holding a drum stick. Pull out some pots and pans, grab a set of makeshift drum sticks, and get ready to jam out with your aspiring rockers!
Ever heard the phrase “you gotta walk before you run?” Well, the same applies to music. Before you can be a face-melting drummer, you have to learn to hold your sticks! In this lesson, Keaton walks you through three grip styles, explains when to use each one, and even drops some historical knowledge.