Percussion Lesson 2: The Stroke

What body part should be used to raise and lower your hand when practicing without sticks?

• Wrist

• Elbow

• Shoulder

• Fingers

When practicing hand movement without sticks, what should you ensure your shoulder does NOT do?

• Move up and down

• Stay still

• Rotate

• Relax

When practicing hand movement without sticks, what should you ensure your elbow does NOT do?

• Bend

• Stay straight

• Raise up and down

• Rotate

When first practicing with a drumstick, which fingers should primarily be used to control the stick's movement?

• All five fingers

• First finger and thumb

• Middle and ring fingers

• Pinky and ring fingers

What are two common mistakes to avoid when hitting the drum with a stick?

• Moving your wrist too much and not using your thumb

• Letting your fingers loose or squeezing too tight

• Not practicing enough and hitting too softly

• Holding the stick too far back and not letting it bounce