Drumstokken

[Drumstert]

Hallo mensen,

Ik ga mijn spreekbeurt over drumstokken doen.. en had hierover een vraagje..

Je hebt verschillende soorten drumstokken 2B, 5B, 5A en 7A
Waarom hebben ze de cijfers 2, 5 en 7 gekozen?
En niet bv 3, 6 en 9?

Ik kon dat nergens vinden en vroeg me af of iemand op dit forum er iets over wist

Grz. Lotte

[Hakuna]

Drumstert schreef:

Ik kon dat nergens vinden en vroeg me af of iemand op dit forum er iets over wist

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[Carn]

Drumstert schreef:

Hallo mensen,

Ik ga mijn spreekbeurt over drumstokken doen.. en had hierover een vraagje..

Je hebt verschillende soorten drumstokken 2B, 5B, 5A en 7A
Waarom hebben ze de cijfers 2, 5 en 7 gekozen?
En niet bv 3, 6 en 9?

Ik kon dat nergens vinden en vroeg me af of iemand op dit forum er iets over wist

Grz. Lotte

Model Numbers

We all use model numbers as a way to identify and separate one stick from the next. Basically, they fall into two types of categories: contemporary and traditional.

Contemporary Model Numbers
Contemporary numbers have meaning only to their respective manufacturer and do not cross-reference from brand to brand. For example, the 707 and 739 are proprietary ProMark models, the Quantum 3000 is a Calato model, and the Magnum Rocker is exclusive to Vic Firth.

Traditional Model Numbers
Traditional model numbers, such as 3S, 2B, 5B, 5A, and 7A were derived from first generation drumsticks where each number and letter denoted the stick's size and application. The exact specifications of each model varied slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer most notably in the Taper and Tip (we'll discuss in more detail later in this article), nevertheless the basic sizes and shapes were consistent throughout the industry.

Number
The numerical portion signifies the circumference of the stick. In general, the lower the number the larger circumference, and the greater the number the smaller the circumference. For example, the 7A is smaller in circumference than a 5A which in turn is narrower than the 2B. The exception is the 3S, which is larger in circumference than a 2B despite its number.

Letter
The letter suffix: "S," "B," and "A" originally indicated the recommended application.

"S" model sticks were designed for Street applications such as drum corps and marching band. The largest diameter sticks of their day, their massive size naturally enhanced volume and sound projection demanded for these styles.

"B" model sticks were intended for Band applications such as brass bands and symphonic concert bands. Smaller in circumference than the "S" models, they were easier to control and thus especially popular with beginning drummers. To this day the 2B is recommended by teachers practically everywhere as ideal starter sticks.

"A" stands for Orchestra. "A" model sticks were designed for big band or dance type orchestras. They're smaller in circumference than "B" series sticks and lend themselves well for softer type playing.

I guess by now you're wondering if "S" stands for Street and "B" stands for Band, why does "A" stand for Orchestra?

How the Letter "A" Came to Be
At the P.A.S.I.C. show last year I had the honor and privilege of meeting Bill Ludwig, Jr. I thought that if anybody knew about the origins of the drumstick numbering system, he would. After all, the Ludwig family played a major role in the evolution of manufacturing drums and sticks. So with that in mind, I asked if he could explain to me how the letter "A " came to signify Orchestra model drumsticks.

According to Bill, the Ludwig Drum Company was the first manufacturer to mass-produce drumsticks using modern machinery. His dad, William F. Ludwig, Sr., chose the letter "A" for Orchestra because: 1) the "O" didn't print to his liking; and 2) he simply prefered the letter "A" better. Eventually everyone adopted the "A" designation, which is still in use to this day. Just imagine the ramifications if the "O" printed OK and if Bill, Sr. liked its looks. The 5A would be known as a 5O!

http://www.pearldrum.com/2002_techspeak/drumsticks.asp
(heel informatieve link)

En ik denk zelf dat er ook types zijn geweest met de nummers 1, 3, etc, maar dat deze door de jaren heen uit de markt zijn verdwenen.

[Drumstert]

Thanks! Nou kan ik mijn spreekbeurt tenminste goed houden

[Drumstert]

Cornel schreef:

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Zal ik de volgende keer doen ben net nieuw hier op het forum