How to Hold a Drum Stick

What is the first step to forming a matched snare drum grip?

• Place the stick between your thumb and pointer finger.

• Make an "OK" sign with your hand.

• Gently wrap the rest of your fingers around the stick.

• Ensure your thumbs face each other.

When forming the "OK" sign for the snare drum grip, how far from the butt end of the stick should the "OK" sign be placed?

• 1-2 inches

• 2-3 inches

• 4-5 inches

• 6-7 inches

When holding the drumsticks over the snare drum, what is the correct orientation for your thumbs and the top of your hands?

• Thumbs face away from each other, top of hand facing down.

• Thumbs face each other, top of hand facing down.

• Thumbs face away from each other, top of hand facing up.

• Thumbs face each other, top of hand facing up.

When forming the "OK" sign for the mallet grip, approximately how far from the top (mallet head) of the mallet should the "OK" sign be placed?

• 2 inches

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

• 8 inches

When playing the same key on a mallet instrument with both mallets, what is the correct hand positioning?

• Left hand slightly on top, right hand slightly beneath.

• Right hand slightly on top, left hand slightly beneath.

• Both hands at the same height.

• Hands should not overlap.