Stick Control - Entry Level

Stick Control

Matched grip, fulcrum, rebound strokes.

Overview

Practicing from Stick Control develops fundamental technique, enhances precision and accuracy, develops creativity, and builds confidence in improvising during performances.

Resources

Stick Control: Single Beat Combinations pg. 5

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a relaxed, consistent matched grip with a stable fulcrum that produces controlled, even strokes.

• Execute rebound-based sticking patterns with even hand-to-hand timing, consistent stroke height, and predictable dynamic control.

• Demonstrate any three sticking patterns in 8th notes, at 80 bpm, 120 bpm and 160 bpm.

Progress

★★★★★ Uses matched grip with relaxed, consistent fulcrum; rebound strokes clear and even at varied tempos; comfortable and confident.

★★★★☆ Mostly correct grip and fulcrum; rebound strokes usually even, with small areas to polish at faster tempos.

★★★☆☆ Grip or fulcrum sometimes inconsistent; rebound control improving but needs regular practice.

★★☆☆☆ Working on grip and rebound; progress visible with guided exercises.

★☆☆☆☆ Beginning to learn grip and rebound; steady practice will help build control.