springermom

Hi Everyone,
I am new here -- new to drumming as well. I am female, age 58.

I am using size 7A drumsticks -- I've tried 5A and 5B, and although they feel comfortable and balanced in my hand, they don't feel comfortable when I'm playing. I feel like they are too large and heavy.

The 7A's fit my hands, and although they don't feel as powerful as the 5's, they feel best when playing. I have maple and hickory ones.

I recently purchased a pair of Vic Firth 5AN hickory with plastic tips, and I love them. They sound more powerful and feel better than the wooden tips.

So I'm curious to know -- what is your favorite stick and why?

Hello everyone,

I am 58 years old and just starting playing drums a few months ago. I love it!

I have never been good at playing other instruments -- piano is hard for me because I have small hands, and I sucked at guitar because I have long fingernails. Once I found the drums, I found my passion!

My drum instructor is an ordained Episcopal priest who was once a professional rock drummer -- and she totally rocks it.

I am a retired IT management executive and live in western Oregon. I have been married for 33 years and in my spare time I work for a veterinarian (I love animals too.)

I have a new drum kit -- a Gretsch Catalina Maple with 3 ride toms, 2 floor toms, and bass drum. I have Zildjian cymbals - 14 inch high hats, 16 crash, 18 ride, and 20 crash. I found a really good deal on everything I purchased, and expect that this drum kit will last me a good long time. I didn't want to purchase a entry-level set and then decide down the road that I needed to upgrade. Although my kit is not top-of-the-line, it is very nice quality and will work for me forever!

I wanted to say thank you to everyone here on OLD -- you have all played a role in helping me to practice and learn new techniques.

A special thank you to Nate -- I watch your videos over and over for practice, and you're so patient with me as I rewind and play your videos over and over and over again! I have learned a lot from you, and look forward to many more lessons!

ROCK ON everyone!

~Susan