stick control

When playing straight eighth notes, particularly in the triplet exercises, how much swing are you allowing yourself? None? Full? Enough to make it flow? Does it depend on your tempo? What works for you?

I've been studying drums (well, not exactly - sticks and practice pad) for about two months. I spent the first 7 weeks of that doing what I could daily to train up my hands. Basically singles, doubles, dynamics, that sort of thing. Fundamentals, not even rudiments yet. I don't figure it's worth...

Hello drummers, The Slapstik has received mixed reactions from drummers. Some say it's cheating, gimmick, only for lazy drummers... Others, including Dennis Chambers, Paul Wertico, Kenwood Dennard, dig the Slapstik and find cool things to play with it. Check out the videos on our website and...

We had a large (and very informative) thread about Stick Control. I am creating a thread to discuss ways the book can be applied to and around the drum kit. Everyone knows the "bible" should not only be confined to just the snare drum. So let's think outside the box a little eh? I'll start...