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An essential factor in enhancing your stick control is the way you use your back fingers with the drumstick. This is precisely why we created the HingeStix Practice Drumstick. No other drumstick on the market emphasizes how to maintain a loose grip, accurately positioning the fulcrum, and involving the fingers to execute the movement of the HingeStix. There is only one correct way to hold the HingeStix. HingeStix cannot be played with the fingers off the stick (see videos bel

Since the finger pads are designed to offer a floating action, your fingers never fully wrap around the stick. With practice, the HingeStix teaches you to hold the drumsticks loosely, enhancing stick control and developing muscle memory and finger technique with reduced fatigue.

Throughout our extensive journey of 15 years in the music industry, we have frequently encountered the question, "What makes the HingeStix Practice Drumsticks so damn good?" This inquiry reflects a genuine curiosity about the unique qualities that set our product apart from the pack. The answer, while seemingly straightforward, encompasses a range of factors that contribute to the exceptional quality of our drumsticks. At the core of our manufacturing process, we utilize the

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Everyone wants to take their drumming to the next level, a phrase that resonates deeply within the drumming community. However, the concept of the "next level" can mean vastly different things to different drummers, depending on their individual goals, experiences, and aspirations. For some, it may signify achieving technical proficiency, while for others, it may encompass musicality, creativity, or even performance skills. Essentially, what we mean by taking our drumming to

Drum students learning triplets and triplet notation...from clinic in Puerto Rico. In part 2 of this Intro to Music Theory series for drummers we will learn about triplet notation. In this section, we will explore how to count and understand different types of triplets, specifically focusing on 1/8 triplets, 1/4 triplets, 1/2 note triplets, and 16th note triplets. Understanding these triplet forms is essential for developing your rhythmic skills as a drummer. Triplet Types a

This Intro to Music Theory post discusses the essentials every drummer should know and learn.

Not enough can be said about the importance of practicing correctly, regardless of what you're trying to perfect, whether in sports, business, academics, cookery, hobbies, or music. For generations, people have coined phrases that emphasize the significance of consistent effort that we call PRACTICE. For example, we have all read or heard these common phrases: Practice makes perfect Rome wasn't built in a day The road to success is paved with setbacks Fall down seven times, g

eBook Drum Tips Practical Ideas I'm thrilled to announce the re-release of my book, “DRUM TIPS: Practical Ideas and Insights for Drum-Set Performance"... now available digitally! Download your copy today! Only $14.99 Go to  hingestix.com  or copy this link. https://www.hingestix.com/product-page/drum-tips-practical-ideas-and-insights-for-drum-set-performance The "DRUM TIPS" eBook covers a wide range of topics, including:   How to Practice Sticking for Different Sounds and Te

HingeStix Practice Drumsticks are not just for beginner drummers. They’re practice drumsticks for professionals too!! The HingeStix ensure a loose grip for better control and ease of playing, to feel the rebound and let gravity do the work, so that when you go back to your regular drumsticks you’ll know how relaxed drumming can enhance smoothness, musicality, and speed of playing. By design, the HingeStix Practice Drumsticks places your thumb and index finger correctly on the

Other practice drumsticks (like heavy weighted metal sticks) help drummers build up their muscles, while other practice drumsticks with rubber tips can help with bounce, like using a practice pad when one isn’t available. Drumming isn’t about using brute force or relying solely on wrist movement. It’s about engaging your ARMs for improved ergonomics, greater power, and reduced fatigue, leading to more dynamic playing. We’ll delve into this concept in a future blog.  HingeStix

Customers and drummers from around the world are always sending us accolades about the HingeStix Practice Drumstick. You can read some of those reviews here . We also like to highlight some of those reviews when someone tells us that the HingeStix has transformed their drumming and elevated their technique to the next level. Here is one of those reviews. "Clever sticks! I must say today was a ‘pivotal' moment in my 55 years of drumming.  The concept of the physics of "letti

What separates HingeStix from other practice drumsticks? It’s the ease of understanding the rebound and how it can actually change your playing.  These comments below are from a satisfied HingeStix customer. "Just wanted to give you a quick word of thanks for the video lesson on Joe Morello's method of playing George Lawrence Stone's stick control exercises on the drum set. It really helped me change my thinking and definitely improved my practice routine for Jazz." The custo

Take drum lessons from a reputable teacher. Strive to find a drum teacher who lives close and provides one-on-one, in-person drum lessons. As beginner drummers, it is not recommended signing up for an online drum school or online drum course, which typically provide on-demand, pre-recorded lessons that do not adjust for the student's progress or their ability to grasp specific concepts or adopt proper technique. Online, pre-recorded drum lessons also lack the in-person stude

Besides coordination, independence, a good sense of time and rhythm, drumming is all about stick technique. Good hand motion and stick technique can make the difference between one drummer having difficulty executing a pattern and another drummer being able to play something well (and easily), quickly and without effort.   Part of playing easily and without effort comes from holding the drumsticks loosely. That’s where HingeStix can help. Using the laws of gravity, HingeStix

As a drummer, you know that the right tools can make all the difference in your performance and practice. HingeStix, with its innovative design and functionality, have been designed specifically to improve your stick control, ultimately enhancing your drumming experience. Here are five ways HingeStix can help you become a better drummer: 1. Improved Stick Control HingeStix features a unique hinge mechanism that allows for better stick control. This innovation helps you mainta