• In order to achieve an ideal positioning over the drum, work from the beads of the stick
backwards up to the shoulders
• Generally, drum height is determined by the left forearm being SLIGHTLY angled
downward, but will be adjusted on a case-by-case basis---this will affect your positioning
on both right and left arms
• The shoulders should be very relaxed to avoid translating tension while still maintaining
correct posture (“soft shoulders”)
• From the shoulders to the bead should be “downhill” at all times