2007-07-15 08:46:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It has nothing to do with physics. Drummers are taught to hold the left stick "palm up" and the right "palm down" simply because a drum used in marching will tip to the right. It is easier to tip a trap snare to the right to accommodate this method of holding sticks; impossible to make a "marching" drum stay level. Drums that are inherently level, such as a timpanny (kettle drum) are played with both hands "palm down". Also, a drummer who principally plays trap will often level the snare(s) so it (they) can be played "palm down". Hope this helps.
2007-07-15 11:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by Pete 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It not physics so much as tradition. It goes back to the days of marching military drummers. Check out the Fife and Drum Corps types.
2007-07-15 08:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bob857 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea about how drummers go about their business, but I'm going to guess that in one hand, the stick is held a little more loosely so that it can "dribble" more readily, while in the other hand, the stick is held more forcefully so that it can make the louder sounds. Anyone to back me up?
2007-07-15 08:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋