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akagan
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Reged: Apr 19 2003
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Loc: Belgrade, Yugoslavia

The right angle
#35058 - Sat May 10 2003 06:19 AM (212.124.160.3)

Hi,
i`m playing the Gladstone technique and would like to know which angles i need to use for low strokes and half strokes.

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TigerBill
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Posts: 1660
Loc: NJ

Re: The right angle
#35059 - Sun May 11 2003 05:14 PM (65.41.247.241)

If by "angles" you're referring to the angle of the stick in relation to the drum head, then the Low Stroke should be approximately 2 inches above the head and the Half Stroke should be about 5 inches. See the photos describing these two techniques in my article on Building Monster Chops.

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akagan
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Loc: Belgrade, Yugoslavia

Re: The right angle
#35060 - Mon May 12 2003 07:00 AM (212.124.160.3)

i meant the angle of the wrist

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