Percussion

Sticks & Mallets

All sticks and mallets have equivalent counterparts made by other companies, such as Innovative Percussion, Malletech, Mike Balter, and Encore. The following are suggestions based on the recommendations of knowledgeable percussionists.

Snare: Vic Firth SD1 (General)

Timpani: Vic Firth T1 (General), & T3 (Staccato)

Xylophone/Bells: Vic Firth M133 (Green)

Hard Marimba/Auxiliary: Vic Firth M5 (Black rubber)

Soft Marimba/Auxiliary: Vic Firth M3 (Yellow)

Vibraphone: Vic Firth M187 (Medium Hard)

Drum Set: Vic Firth 7A, Vic Firth Wire Jazz Brush (WB)

Stick/Mallet Bag: Vic Firth Basic Stick Bag (BSB)

Misc.: Metronome, Black Towel, Pitch Pipe/Tuning Fork, Practice Pad

The total cost, if you purchase the most expensive items, is only around $200. This is significantly less than even an entry-level woodwind or brass instrument.

For a great start, you can purchase a mallet pre-pack. These include sticks and mallets sold with a stick bag at a discounted price. This is the best way to begin your stick/mallet collection.

Books: Gottlieb Masterworks for Mallets, Cirone Portraits in Rhythm, “Pedal to the Kettle" by Kirk J. Gay