The idea of Twin Drumming is to use both ends of the drumstick equally. Since an ordinary stick has only one tip and the blunt end doesn't sound good, it is not suitable for Twin Drumming.
To solve this problem, the Twinstick with 2 equal tips has been developed.
Using them, it is now possible to play various rudiments with one hand on two toms, on a cymbal or on a high hat in which the single strokes sound equally. The Twinsticks make it possible to play with 4 tips, to that effect the variants are extremely versatile.
Fast fills and real grooves become very easy to play.
Check it out, it's worth it!
As grip technique, the matched grip is suitable for both hands.
The stick is held in the middle with thumb and index finger (see illustration at the bottom left). The strokes are either created by up and down movement of the wrist, or at higher tempi with assistance of the ring finger and middle finger.
The Twin Grip represents a new and excellent grip technique. Taking the matched grip, the wrist is turned 90 degrees inwards. Index finger and middle finger are located under the stick while the ring finger lies on the stick and the thumb rests on the side of the stick (see illustration at the bottom right). Bring your drumming under control "in a jiffy"!
The Twinstick can naturally be used as an ordinary drumstick, too. The change from the ordinary way of playing to Twin Drumming and vice versa is absolutely problem-free.
Concerning the set up of your drum kit, make sure to place toms and cymbal in such manner that you are able to hit the center of the drum heads with the tips of the Twinstick, and that you can play on the high hat and the cymbal with both ends of the stick.
on a cymbal or high hat
on small tom and medium tom
on snare drum and medium tom
on snare drum and large tom
on large tom and cymbal
on high hat and snare drum
The new possibilities do inspire and create a joy of playing undreamed of. Twin Drumming gradually leads you to a higher level.
Make the most of the rebound.
Independent of the level, every drummer will show off his musical abilities better to its advantage.
Whether you play Rock, Pop, Metal, Funk, Latin or Jazz, the creative use of the Twinstick makes a lot of fun and will shape and improve your style of drumming for sure.
Twin Drumming with Twinstick represents a new dimension in drumming and is a must for every dedicated drummer.
Just check them out, you will be thrilled!

By the use of 4 tips the diversity of rudiments knows no bounds. The illustrations above show examples how you can use the Twinstick.
| © Klaus Mayer 2005 |