Going from single strokes, to double strokes, to buzz (multiple rebound) strokes, involves different pressures on the sticks. You must be able to change the pressure your fingers are putting on the sticks without tension developing in the wrists. When going between single strokes and double strokes, the idea is to get the same sound, even though your hands are only moving half as fast when playing the doubles. When moving between doubles and buzz strokes, the important thing is not to tighten up during the buzz strokes. Your hands will be moving at the same speed; the difference is the pressure you apply with your fingers. When going from singles to buzz strokes, again, the hands will be going only half as fast on the bounce notes. The idea is to get as many rebounds as possible. Some people try to move their hands too fast because they’re not […]

August 2024 Issue