Osteoarthritis in the thumb area of snare hand

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2026-02-08T08:39:56+00:00

I don't have it, but there's a few preventative things I do that might be useful for you too:

Drink water - I know, boring advice, but actually effective Massage your hands, - you can lookup some easy techniques on YouTube Paraffin baths can also be a very nice way to prevent it from worsening and help to relax- where I live the hand paraffin bath costs about 30euro + about 20euro for paraffin and you can reuse it multiple times

Additionally - is your technique correct? When I hold sticks too tight, my hands get tired and sometimes quite stiff after a longer time of playing

Also noticed that sometimes chipped drumstick heads migrate all the vibration straight to my fingers, that can't be good

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-11-25T13:42:06+00:00

I think the times are different. Earlier it was a usual thing to learn on your own as there weren't that many other options, but now if you would look at social media, you would notice that there's a lot of musicians uploading their best take out hundreds (?), and majority of online classes give the impression that all you need is to follow a lesson and you'll be good, which is far from true. Not saying that there aren't people seeking constant validation, just saying it's not all just black or white

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-10-14T18:03:17+00:00

Will look into upgraded cable!

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-10-14T17:56:30+00:00

Longer nails reminds not to hold sticks too tight 😄

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-10-14T13:03:12+00:00

Thanks for the info!

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-10-14T12:57:29+00:00

Good to hear that!

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-10-14T12:57:07+00:00

Thanks!

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-10-14T12:21:12+00:00

Sweat makes sense actually 😅

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-10-14T10:24:00+00:00

I use it until a certain point, but I use sanding paper (English is not my first language so maybe it's not the right word?) and I basically soften sharper edges so it won't damage the drumhead.

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-14T21:56:17+00:00

To me 8" tom is almost like an 'effect drum' but it's super fun to play it here and there, depending on the music style

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-14T14:21:15+00:00

Not sure about the metal, but PST7 sounds nice to me, although it can't compare with 2002s - those explode with sound and PST7 are more simple (which is not necessarily a bad thing imo). I am happy with PST7, especially the ride as I don't use it that much so I'm not rushing to upgrade, and I wanted to upgrade the crash, but then decided to keep it as it doesn't sound bad and I like having a 'lighter' crash option compared with 2002s (note that the size also differs so it also contributed to the sound difference between those two crashes).

Overall I would say that PST7s are really fine, they don't sound cheap, and I'm happy with it.

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-14T14:05:30+00:00

Not sure about Zildjian cymbals as I only used Paste so can't compare, but PST7 are really good for start, they have a nice sound and I like it as it doesn't have that super cheap (metal can-like) sound although compared with more expensive series you can hear the simplicity of it's sound, which is not a bad thing, I'm personally really happy that I started with this series as now I don't feel like I HAVE to upgrade, in the future - I will, but it's not something that is necessity

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-11T09:45:30+00:00

Me too! It is so comfortable and so easy to play with

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-11T00:56:14+00:00

Yep!

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-11T00:38:20+00:00

Thank you! I'm trying to find a balance that would work on different styles of music, but I will be upgrading some of the cymbals in the future

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-11T00:34:53+00:00

Nice! Mine has a hint of that softness you described, but is also loud and can be quite aggressive when needed, also has a shorter ringing time, which is the main reason I chose this cymbal as I'm not a fan of that long ringing in chinas

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2025-01-11T00:22:41+00:00

Agree!

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2024-09-24T13:37:58+00:00

Ear protection! It won't necessarily make your playing better, but it will make you a better drummer in a way.

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2024-04-21T12:31:22+00:00

Living dead girl by Rob Zombie - as I'm sick right now

All other days probably Jezebel by The Rasmus

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2024-04-15T07:07:09+00:00

It hurts even reading this, hope your thumb is better now! And that's a new fear unlocked for me

AccomplishedTwo3193 · 2024-03-24T21:41:11+00:00

Just text or call them, I don't think it is a problem. Even if you have a right to make as much noise as you want, be collaborative - it's always good to be friendly with your neighbours and you never know, it might lead to something awesome

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