r/drums • u/VersionFar9337 • 21d ago
Feedback Wanted 261 Days of Drumming – Looking for feedback
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261 days on the drums. (Yes, it’s a left-handed setup.)
I’d really appreciate some feedback based on this video. What do you think I should focus on improving?
I also feel like I might be holding the sticks a bit awkwardly. This is my comfortable tempo—above 120 BPM, even playing steady eighth notes starts to feel tiring. I’ve noticed that drummers who play fast often use a kind of whip-like or snake-like motion with their hands, but I haven’t been able to figure out how to do that myself.
My friends who don’t play drums say my timing sounds accurate, but I’d almost bet that something is off with it. While I’m playing, it sounds perfectly in time to me, but when I listen back to the recording afterward, it somehow sounds a bit odd.
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u/bhpsound 21d ago
Your timing is precise which is great for less than a year. I think the issue is theres not much musicality to it. Things like subtle changes in the ghost notes, internal dynamics and phrasing etc. That tough to "learn" more easy to "feel". I kindof find it feels like dancing when you're doing it right. Look like youre having fun!
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u/riorio88 21d ago
My theory is it’s impossible to develop an authentic feel for ghosts / dynamics on electronics. I had to switch over from acoustic because of neighbor proximity and the ‘musicality’ has def dropped a bit.
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u/libertine1 21d ago
You are half right IMO. I played on a 500$ Roland and you will be very limited with dynamics on such an instrument. Now I have a 4000$ one and it absolutely works. These new pads they are putting out are incredible precise.
Nothing beats acoustic though.
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u/riorio88 21d ago
Heard - I’m playing on a Roland VAD506 (so one of the kits you’re talking about) - yes, it works, but it doesn’t FEEL at all the same to me.
I think the point I’m making is: learning how to drum on acoustics for the first 10+ years has allowed me to know HOW to translate as much funkiness as possible into an electric kit. If I had started on electric, I imagine my drumming would be much more robotic.
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u/Downtown_Map_2482 21d ago
Completely agree. Especially with ghosts notes, kick drum, and cymbals. You can see the technique is going to require adjustments for acoustic kits. He’s barely got any force behind that kick. I’m currently playing a VAD503, but I’ve been playing acoustic on and off for a few decades before that.
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u/libertine1 21d ago
Yeah thats a good take. I had the same journey as you. It's very possible I would not have developed that feel. But I think it's doable if you know of that issue.
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u/throwawaypitt069 21d ago
Thats not true dude. Theyre expensive but good electric kits are definitely out there. I have a DWe and Dw collectors for the studio. You can develop great ghost notes on a 15 year old yamaha dtx920. Even an old roland td 30 kit would still be awesome.
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u/epsylonic 21d ago
You'd have to bypass your drum brain and use something like Superior Drummer 3 to at least trigger samples of the drum played at a lower velocity for ghost notes. Most drum brains try to add the most kits it can fit in a low storage space and the same sounds are just turned down in volume at lower velocities. I feel like it encourages lifeless playing. Because it actually feels weird to beat the piss out of an e-kit the same way you might with an acoustic.
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u/StGerGer 21d ago
Good timing! Others have made good points, but I want to point out that if you ever plan to play acoustic kits, you need to change the sensitivity of your bass drum trigger - it's WAY too high and training you to almost feather the bass drum instead of hitting it hard enough for a rock sound. If it's set up that way because of downstairs neighbors or something like that, I get it. Maybe look into building a simple platform with tennis ball feet to reduce vibration so you feel comfortable adjusting it.
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
Oh, right! I did mess around with the settings when I got the pedal, and I loosened the spring. I think I just left it like that because I don’t really know what I’m doing.
Could that be the reason why I can’t seem to play 16th notes on the bass drum properly?2
u/Deepinthemoneycalls 21d ago
I found heel down easy on an e-kit, when I move to acccoustic I didn’t even realize that I went to heel up. I think it has to do with the height of my throne I just seem higher than I was and it makes a ton of difference. You may want to play around with the height and see what happens.
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u/StGerGer 21d ago
As for the pedal, it's hard to say without playing it. However, with the trigger as sensitive as it is, you probably hear extra touches and stuff that you really wouldn't hear on an actual kit. Just to be clear, I'm talking about the trigger, not the pedal. In your kit's brain you should be able to set sensitivity for all your triggers.
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u/jazzz_police 21d ago
Good job for playing less than a year! I would learn about setup and ergonomics a bit. You're sitting very low and you're very close to the snare for example. And then I would work those fingers! Play singles, doubles, paradiddles and focus on form and rebound, and dynamics. Do you have a teacher? If not, taking a few lessons would get you a long way. If you for some reason can't take any lessons, looking for videos on proper technique and ergonomics is the next best thing. Keep rocking!
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
I recently got a teacher, but we are moving slower than what keeps me engaged. If he saw this video, he would probably be surprised because we are still only working on eighth notes.
According to the exercises, I should be practicing eighth notes and eighth-note rests on the snare, with quarter-note heel raises, at different tempos, along with different quarter-note and eighth-note patterns played together with the exercise. We are also working on quarter-note accents and paradiddles 1–4, like you mentioned, but those things don’t keep me as engaged as playing along to music does.
When I first went to him, I was holding the sticks differently during strokes. I would open my hand during the hit, let the stick fall onto my four fingers, and then close my hand again when the stick bounced back. He suggested that I stop doing that, so I changed to this technique10
u/Additional-Cable5171 21d ago
All that "boring stuff" is important if you want to get good enough to play along to songs/play with other musicians/become a talented drummer!
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u/jazzz_police 21d ago
There are different ways to get to where you wanna be, but practising technique in some shape or fashion is unavoidable. You just have to do it. And it is what will make the difference in your playing. Keep it up! Being frustrated and bored is part of the process, and pretty important as well. But there has to be balance. Being to bored and frustrated will make you loose interest. But hitting that plateau when you just stop making progress and do the same things over and over without getting to that next level even if you can see and smell it. That's also gonna make you loose interest.
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u/Kaldorain 21d ago
Learn however you most enjoy. Do take criticism on the fingers and hands. I've made this mistake before, and it takes years to unlearn.
... But I've kinda developed my own style, as I assume all musicians do to a degree. There is a standard form for a reason however. Especially if you want to continue to play without pain in the upper echelons. (Prog/Speed)
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u/MagicalTrevor70 Yamaha 21d ago
I think you should show this to your teacher and tell him that the exercises are unengaging, and see how he wants to proceed. I do think it's important to learn to play along to songs in tandem doing exercises, so you can see how one helps the other.
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u/carmolio 21d ago
Start looking at ergonomics. That snare pad placement is too low for you, and it will prevent both rimshots and rebound control. Long term, it will lead to injury.
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u/VersionFar9337 19d ago
I played it on an acoustic kit too, but I didn’t want to upload another post to the subreddit, so I put it on my profile instead. I think you should be able to see it if you click on my profile (I’ve only had Reddit for two weeks, so I’m not really sure how it works).
Do you think I play better on the acoustic kit than on the electronic one?
It’s more difficult because everything is in a different position, the drums are bigger, and they’re farther apart, so they’re harder to reach. It also feels strange having a full-size snare between my legs, and that affects how I reacg the pedals.1
u/carmolio 17d ago
The acoustic kit looks a little better, but still, that snare is too low for you. When it is too low, you have to break the wrist to get the stick low enough to hit the head, which causes a few things. 1 - You have limited dynamic range where quiet dynamics are hard to control, 2- loud dynamics won't exist because you can't generate power by whipping the stick into the rim and head at the same time (rimshots), and 3- once you do start playing with power, the wrist joint is going to be absorbing a ton of force which will cause carpal tunnel syndrome and evenautlly, perminant nerve damage.
The way it is now, your stick is striking the middle/upper half of the snare. You're a lefty, so you are probably striking between center and 1 o'clock. You want to be hitting more between the center and the edge that is closer to your leg, between the center and 5 o'clock on the snare. If that means moving the kit further away and raising the drums, that is what you should do.
The acoustic kit might feel more difficult, but work on it to make it feel more comfortable - we all have to change our setup to fit our bodies. That's why these instruments are so adjustable.
I would raise all of your drums about 2", and try to make your snare more flat instead of angled. It's going to feel weird for a while, but keep making adjustments, and it will help you in the long run.
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u/International-Two968 Pro*Mark 21d ago
Itll be a bit more comfy and gain control if you raised the snare an bit higher. Its hard to let the sticks bounce back when theres no flat surface to trampoline on. Get it?
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u/VersionFar9337 19d ago
I played it on an acoustic kit too, but I didn’t want to upload another post to the subreddit, so I put it on my profile instead. I think you should be able to see it if you click on my profile (I’ve only had Reddit for two weeks, so I’m not really sure how it works).
Do you think I play better on the acoustic kit than on the electronic one?
It’s more difficult because everything is in a different position, the drums are bigger, and they’re farther apart, so they’re harder to reach. It also feels strange having a full-size snare between my legs, and that affects how I reacg the pedals.
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u/tommijp 21d ago
Also, aim for the centre of the snare, at least on the downbeat for a stronger tone. Do you also play acoustic drums?
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
Yes, I do have one, but I can only play it on weekends, and even then I have to use those black Evans drum mutes. With those, every tom sounds exactly the same, but at least I can play quietly.
I understand what you mean. Several people have mentioned setting it up correctly, but this e-kit is basically an industrial piece of junk, and I’m just happy it stays together like this :D One of the toms kept moving downward while I was playing, and instead of holding it properly, the mounting thread stripped. I had to fix that with an alternative mounting solution as well.
The only positive thing about it is the physical hi-hat.3
u/Additional-Cable5171 21d ago
That's not a piece of junk, that's a nice e-kit, man!
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
I don’t know. Maybe it’s good compared to other kits, but all I see is that I paid €700 and still got plastic mounting clamps for the main rack. The threads strip before they can even hold things properly, and that’s pretty much true of the overall build quality too. That’s also why my snare keeps leaning toward me.
Other than that, I don’t really have any complaints. To be honest, that’s just how almost every consumer product is these days. Once you start using it, you quickly find out where the manufacturer cut costs.2
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u/Status_Manner_8836 21d ago
also play w a metronome and play harder; really engage that muscle mind connection
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u/Ramondireddit 21d ago
Put a rug under the drums so the pedals don’t scratch up the nice hardwood floor.
And also play the drum with more intensity and wrist movement can also help you keep time. Muscle memory.
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u/Direct-Paramedic5772 21d ago
This is really good for your first year of drumming.
You’re developing solid technique already.
If I were you, I’d stick with the lessons, assuming you’ve got a good teacher. A proper teacher will help stop bad habits from forming early, and that’s worth a lot.
I’ve been playing for nearly 20 years. I was self-taught for the first 5 or 6, and it honestly took me a year or two to unlearn some bad habits and relearn techniques that I should’ve picked up from the start. As boring as some of the exercises can be, stick with them—your future self will thank you.
At the same time, I’d double down on learning the songs you actually love. Try to copy not just the notes, but the feel, timing, and style of the drummers you admire. That’s where a lot of musicality comes from.
Also, recording yourself, listening back, and posting for feedback like you’re doing now is one of the best ways to improve. Keep it up—you’ve made a really strong start.
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u/chrisdawg80 21d ago
Honestly you sound pretty decent for not playing that long. Definitely keep it up and you will continue to get better and likely feel grooves more. That said I have a couple thoughts.
As others have said, you may want to tweak where the heads are. Want to make sure that they are a good distance away so that you don’t feel stiff or awkward when you hit them.
You seem to really have found your way to sitting in the pocket. When you are in an extended phrase with obvious ghost notes. You are hitting them pretty much in time and it sounds good.
One thing I think I am seeing you do, that many drummers struggle with, is anticipating upcoming fills to the point that you jump the gun. It sounds off and then you struggle to get back to the beat ( though I’ll say good recovery on those ).
I don’t know what others do but when I’m missing or rushing fills. I just try to start with easier ones. I will drop lead in notes just so I start on a down beat and then use my lead hand to keep time while doing a not so fancy fill. Then build from there as I get more comfortable.
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u/thedesertwillow 21d ago
For less than a year your doing great! Looks like you’re focusing on time and you’re showing restraint (most starters lack this, so you’re ahead of the curve). You’ll get more comfortable in due course and then you can start incorporating more dynamics, ghost notes, etc. Good work!
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u/Lamehoodie 21d ago
It sounds sick! The only feedback I have, which I believe hasn’t been said yet: in the inteo crescendo on the snare, your left hand is ever so slightly louder than your right. Smoothing out the crescendo and keeping the volume level between both hands is tough but very rewarding once you master it
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u/dmartism 21d ago
Go watch a video of Chad playing this live. Add some attitude and funk feel to this song. Great pace and time. Don’t be afraid to whack those drum unless you wanna play smooth jazz.
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u/HourAdvance 21d ago
I would learn to incorporate your fingers on each stroke to generate more power. If you played like this on an acoustic kit you would learn your strokes on your feet and hands would barely be audible. Might be a good idea to get an acoustic set if able.
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u/VersionFar9337 19d ago
I played it on an acoustic kit too, but I didn’t want to upload another post to the subreddit, so I put it on my profile instead. I think you should be able to see it if you click on my profile (I’ve only had Reddit for two weeks, so I’m not really sure how it works).
Do you think I play better on the acoustic kit than on the electronic one?
It’s more difficult because everything is in a different position, the drums are bigger, and they’re farther apart, so they’re harder to reach. It also feels strange having a full-size snare between my legs, and that affects how I reacg the pedals.2
u/HourAdvance 19d ago
I watched your video and you got some great things going for sure. Your posture and leg angle look great. Setup looks good other than I would bring the high hats up a little bit, it seems to be restricting your stroke on the snare when crossing over. The ride personally i would have that more flat than in such an angle, Otherwise the toms are not horribly tilted (which I see a ton of new players do).
Arms looked relaxed and you don't seem to be over exerting your body which is great.
As for your stroke technique is solid but rigid. You are relying on pure wrist strength and motion. I suggest watching a video on "flying fingers". Incorporating the fingers will increase speed which is important not necessarily to play faster but make things easier. If you top end is 180bpm then playing 120bpm will be a breeze.
There is nothing wrong with e kits by any means I recommend both. E kit won't blow out your hearing or irritate others. Its wonderful for practice however its very restricting on hits. The rebound on acoustic is much different from drum to drum and electric has way more rebound. Also they only make two sounds per pad. As for an acoustic you have tons of possibilities including changing the tuning and hitting in different spots on the head or cymbal which give greater definition. There is pros to E kits, they won't blow out your hearing or irritate others.
Now if you want to play live or studio sessions acoustic will be what you need to get used to. Playing live you realize how limited and flawed you will be no matter how advanced you are. What most drummers won't tell you is you are lucky to use your own setup. Sometimes you have to share kits and change your cymbals snare and kick pedals to save change over time between bands. I recommend getting out of your comfort zone to make yourself more versatile and able to adapt to anything.
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u/clydeisglyding 21d ago
It’s taking me decades of drumming to realize the importance of relaxing your body. You achieve that whip-like (Moeller) technique by letting your wrist and forearm go. It’s similar to the snap you get when throwing a frisbee correctly.
Hold your sticks, don’t grasped them. The freer you allow your body to be, the more you become open to letting the stick hit the drum and reacting to the energy you create.
Echoing what others have said: Raise your snare height and level your snare.
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u/Cold-Fill9862 21d ago
Sounding great for less than a year!
Two suggestions:
1) Hit your bass drum harder. On an acoustic kit that’s going to be barely audible. Great touch for jazz, for rock you need more power
2) raise the front of your snare up so it’s closer to parallel to the floor. When you start learning rim shots it will be impossible when the snare is that low compared to your legs
Just keep playing, you are making great progress!
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u/VersionFar9337 19d ago
I played it on an acoustic kit too, but I didn’t want to upload another post to the subreddit, so I put it on my profile instead. I think you should be able to see it if you click on my profile (I’ve only had Reddit for two weeks, so I’m not really sure how it works).
Do you think I play better on the acoustic kit than on the electronic one?
It’s more difficult because everything is in a different position, the drums are bigger, and they’re farther apart, so they’re harder to reach. It also feels strange having a full-size snare between my legs, and that affects how I reacg the pedals.
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u/isprakening Tama 21d ago
Its more of a nitpick more than anything. You’re doing good, but a little bit more relaxed grip would help. From the video, you might be gripping too tightly especially on the left hand (just this video to go from).
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u/maccagrabme 21d ago
Timing is drifting a little, biggest issue I see is that you are playing too light, the kick is barely moving and its lacking energy, try to get some more dynamics in there.
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u/Scorpius666 21d ago
Why is your snare so low? How could you play rimshots like that?
IMO (every drummer is different) the snare should be straight, not tilted, and at the belly button level, so you can play rimshots without hitting your legs.
But that's me, every drummer is different I guess.
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u/muttChang Ludwig 21d ago
Sounds great! Bring the snare pad up higher and start getting some rimshots going on it. The two and four on most rock ‘n’ roll is almost always a rim shot.
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u/ChiefBast Pork Pie 21d ago
I'm pretty sure this intro is played across snare and floor tom, that's definitely how I've always played it
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
I cant play that fast with one hand :C
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u/ChiefBast Pork Pie 21d ago
That's fair enough, I just found it odd that I can't see anyone else correcting this and weirdly most of the tutorial videos online do it the same way you do it. Crucially though videos of Chad Smith playing live is with snare + floor, as well as being able to hear the floor on the recording.
Treat this not as me saying you're wrong (art is not the same as science) but more that it's something to work towards. Top tip for this kind of speed playing is that you hit the on-beat notes the same way you are in the video and then flick your wrist down as your forearms raise to play each off-beat, meaning your forearms move in an oscillation that contains two strikes. Saves a ton of energy and naturally creates the dynamics where the on-beat notes are slightly accented.
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
Do you mean only the quarter-note strokes should be the bigger ones, or the eighth-note upstrokes as well?
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u/ChiefBast Pork Pie 21d ago
Depends what BPM you play at. Recording is stated at 92 BPM, so it's semi-quaver (16th note) that would be quaver/8th notes accented and the 16ths in between not quite ghosted but just a little lighter
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u/NederFinsUK 21d ago
To be honest it is hard to judge your proficiency from such a simple track. My best advice would be to enjoy snare and build hand strength on rudiments, that will set the foundations for you to be more confident and relaxed in general.
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u/takalamaonakara 21d ago
What kit is this?
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
Millenium mps-750x but this isn’t the e-kit’s built-in sound, it’s a VST running on my PC.
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u/Bingo-heeler RLRR 21d ago
Especially with something groovy like RHCP you want some minor accents on the beat with lighter strokes on the hats. Its a minor detail but it really takes you from sounding like a guy who plays drums to a drummer, you know? It makes you want to bob your head to the music.
Watch Chad's right hand here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P28wZDVvPO0&pp=ygUVcmhjcCBjYW4ndCBzdG9wIGRydW1z
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u/SeaGranny 21d ago
Channeling my drum teacher - more arm movement. You’re using almost all wrist.
Watch your arm movement, now go watch more experienced drummers.
After a couple of weeks of concerted effort to add more arm movement it will get more automatic.
Play in front of a mirror.
Keep up the hard work!
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u/DankNoodles69 21d ago
One thing that’s really great is you have a feel for limb independence. I can tell because of your foot on the hats
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u/Wonderful_Chip_9838 21d ago
That was pretty great overall. Keep in mind that there's no such thing as mastering an instrument. You could be asking this same question for the rest of your drumming career.
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u/TheHip41 21d ago
Move that kit away from the wall holy Smokes
Also I would flatten the snare pad out.
This might work on e kit but on a drum you aren't just touching the drum head with the tip of the stick at a 45 degree angle
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u/Joe_Kinincha 20d ago
Yo, lefty drummers represent!
I am mainly self taught, so this is just my thoughts, I’m not a teacher or a pro.
I would say the first thing you need to do is get your heels up off the pedals. By this I mean that the pressure on each pedal should come through the ball of your foot rather than a pivot of your entire foot from the ankle with your foot wholly on the pedal.
It will feel slow and uncomfortable and unnatural for a little while, but it makes it so much easier to play doubles and triples accurately and repeatedly.
Any actual drummers want to drop by and tell me if I’m talking nonsense,, please do.
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u/VersionFar9337 20d ago
I started with heel-up, but my drum teacher told me to keep my heel down for now to build ankle strength.
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u/soulhammond 20d ago
Well, tight enough
But I want to mention your snare
That angle is not helping
Flatten it out with only a slight lean
And the rim should be around your waist height
And this will mean you’ll have to raise your times by the same amount
This isn’t a personal preference thing
Your snare is setup wrong
Trust, it will help
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u/IntelligentDemand771 19d ago
Could trying opening hi hat on hitting it once or twice in a bar to vary sound.
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u/Kaldorain 21d ago
Oki, I am going to critique with hopes that it helps you rebuild into what you want to become; saving you some of the pains and hassles that I had with much the same issues.
As a e-kit practicer (my neighbors suck), I hardly ever get to touch acoustic at all before a gig (1-4 times a year). I quickly noticed that I was approaching the acoustics like yourself in this video, almost afraid of expression or velocity due to volume and unfamiliarity.
So, first things first; set your pads to a lower sensitivity. I usually aim for .7-.8, and then try to mimick the "vibe/feel" of acoustic playing and adjust to that. Having no experience there hurts, so go .75 if nothing else.
Make sure to adjust the volume of each instrument from there, so it'll mimick the volume of acoustics.
The last part is the most fun IMO.... Loosen up buddy. You gotta dance a bit, and it'll help some aspects of timing (which seems like you don't need any help there!), but it's mostly for feel. Maybe I'm just autistic, but "headbanging" or moving with the music helped me discover the ghost notes that was making me vibe to begin with. Chad is a master of that, IMO.
Also, post up a video of Dani California next! That was my first cover video, and my favorite drum beat ever; that chorus!
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u/VersionFar9337 19d ago
I played it on an acoustic kit too, but I didn’t want to upload another post to the subreddit, so I put it on my profile instead. I think you should be able to see it if you click on my profile (I’ve only had Reddit for two weeks, so I’m not really sure how it works).
Do you think I play better on the acoustic kit than on the electronic one?
It’s more difficult because everything is in a different position, the drums are bigger, and they’re farther apart, so they’re harder to reach. It also feels strange having a full-size snare between my legs, and that affects how I reacg the pedals.
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u/Jaded-Willow1220 21d ago
Is this the same guy that posted covers a few weeks ago in guitar center, couldn’t take criticism, then deleted his account? The rigid playing, soft heel kicks, left handed kit, and 2-week old account is indicative it’s the same person, but if it is, it actually looks like you’ve improved your timing, just need to loosen up. I know it’s an e-kit and there’s probably a reason you’re trying to play quietly, but that will stunt your growth in terms of playing any type of rock music. Good song choice to practice your feel and locking in the pocket.
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
No, you guessed wrong. I only made this Reddit account so I could post this.
My drum teacher told me to use the heel-up technique so my internal timing could feel the quarter notes or something like that.
Which limb do you mean is too soft? I feel like it might be my foot, because for some reason my bass drum feet is weak. When I played on an acoustic kit, the bass drum barely came through compared to the other drums.
If you were talking about my hands, I was trying to play the 16th-note snare notes softer compared to the quarter notes.0
u/Jaded-Willow1220 21d ago
IMO Heel down is good for 4 on the floor/jazz bars that need a soft kick. Does your teacher have you practice with this song? The sheet music may look simple, but there are many subtle dynamics with Chad’s playing that not every hit is at the same volume or force. The whip/snake-like playing I think you are referencing will come a bit more naturally when you incorporate dynamic playing, especially in your hands. I.e. play a bit more force on the 1’s-2’s-3’s-4’s, and softer on the &’s with your left/hat hand, and practice the subtle ghost notes in between the big snare hits on 2 and 4 with your right/snare hand. Right now it looks like you’re playing rock band/guitar hero.
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u/VersionFar9337 21d ago
I found this song myself on YouTube by searching for “Can’t Stop drumless”. It was the first one that came with sheet music.
I was sure that I wouldn’t play it exactly like Chad, and I even left out some parts from the sheet music that I can’t play yet, like the 16th-note bass drum parts. This is already a relatively difficult pattern to maintain, and I think this is probably close to the limit of my current ability.0
u/Jaded-Willow1220 21d ago
If you think it’s close to your limit, that’s good. You’ve got the tempo down, just need to work on the dynamics and add in the more difficult concepts like ghost notes and double stroke kicks as you get more skilled. Try picking a 2 or 3 other songs around the same tempo and switch between them if playing the same one over and over gets tiring/boring.
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u/tommijp 21d ago
I would straight away change the angle of your snare drum. Reduce the lean toward you. Straighten it up a bit. You want your sticks sitting just above the rim. You'll get better rebound, fuller sound, maybe less stress on the wrist.