earplugs
beta fundamentals
- grip: L can be more relaxed, let tip of L bachi come closer to shoulder
- 16's Drill: medium strike
-- keep grip relaxed when both hands are playing; use path of bachi tip to measure tension
-- subtle elbow movement forward (instead of down)
- large strike: increased elbow bend
naname fundamentals
- not bending L knee during strike
- using rotation instead. Start strike with R hip, feel stretch in R pectoral.
- R wrist position: hand on "axis" from drum (facing up)
- R strike: lots of elbow bend, okay to "tweak" body to allow R elbow to truly head toward drum
- R pull-up: tip of bachi extends over far side of drum for straight-arm pull-up
- L strike: turning torso to allow for straight elbow
- L strike: let tip of bachi come near neck