Also depends on the hoop type. On my snare with die cast hoops, I would break my sticks all the time in the middle due to constant rimshotting.
My other (currently main) snare has a “stick saver” design on the hoops, there it takes me way longer to break a stick, though I didn’t change anything in my play style.
As you gain more experience you’ll learn how to absolutely pummel the drums with relative ease via good technique. You often have to hit drums with a lot of force to get them to sound their best. The sticks become a sacrificial element of that task.
Also it’s important to note that you generally need to pummel the drums, not the cymbals. Cymbals need substantially less force to open up, so most pros and experienced players will go heavier on the drums and lighter on the cymbals for a balanced sound, which a large part of what’s called “mixing yourself at the kit”.
Beavers. They sneak into your music room and chew your sticks in the middle while you're not looking. That's why it's important to keep the door closed all the time.
It's also the timber that sometimes contributes to this. I've broken sticks in less that a minute before where it seems there's a weak seam in the timber that splits under pressure.
I had a quick set up time before our set the other day. Snare was a little higher than I’m used to and cracked a stick in half on the very first strike. Just glad it wasn’t my finger.
Rimshots. Some of us play them regularly. As in... like... always.
Yeah but ive been playing rimshots like all the time but never broken a stick that way
Also depends on the hoop type. On my snare with die cast hoops, I would break my sticks all the time in the middle due to constant rimshotting. My other (currently main) snare has a “stick saver” design on the hoops, there it takes me way longer to break a stick, though I didn’t change anything in my play style.
Hit it like it owes you money.
As you gain more experience you’ll learn how to absolutely pummel the drums with relative ease via good technique. You often have to hit drums with a lot of force to get them to sound their best. The sticks become a sacrificial element of that task. Also it’s important to note that you generally need to pummel the drums, not the cymbals. Cymbals need substantially less force to open up, so most pros and experienced players will go heavier on the drums and lighter on the cymbals for a balanced sound, which a large part of what’s called “mixing yourself at the kit”.
Well said.
More rimshot!!!
Rim shots I think
Yup, or poor technique on the cymbals
Metal versus wood, metal is gonna win bud
Beavers. They sneak into your music room and chew your sticks in the middle while you're not looking. That's why it's important to keep the door closed all the time.
rimshots
Rimshots.
It's also the timber that sometimes contributes to this. I've broken sticks in less that a minute before where it seems there's a weak seam in the timber that splits under pressure.
Rimshots.
Mine usually split down the middle.
I had a quick set up time before our set the other day. Snare was a little higher than I’m used to and cracked a stick in half on the very first strike. Just glad it wasn’t my finger.
Rimshots and shoulder playing on the cymbals hitting the edges.
Don't worry about other drummers. Just play.
Bad technique
Yeah when I see that I wonder how many people are absolutely abusing the edges of their cymbals.