Proper Posture & Stick Hold
Learn the two foundational elements before you play a single note: how to sit at the kit and how to hold your sticks correctly.
Lesson Notes
Sit with your forearms roughly parallel to the floor. Use matched grip - hold each stick one-third from the butt end. Keep your wrists relaxed at all times. Tension is the enemy of speed and endurance.
Practice Assignment
Sit at the kit for 10 minutes without playing. Hold both sticks and tap them gently together. Each time you notice tension in your shoulders, wrists, or hands, consciously release it. Repeat this before every practice session this week.