Stick Anatomy

1. Tip, sometimes called the bead – comes in a variety of shapes and sizes dependent upon the desired sound
2. Neck – thinnest part of the stick
3. Shoulder – the tapering of the shaft into the neck
4. Shaft, sometimes called the body – the central-most part of the stick and the area used for producing rim shots
5. Grip – area where the hand holds or grips the stick, using either the matched or traditional grip
6. Butt, or Butt-end – the back-end of the stick; produces a fuller sound when used to strike the drum

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