Optimizing Drumstick Bounce: Finding the Magic Fulcrum Point

[InTheWorks]

$$\alpha = \frac{\tau}{I} = \frac{F\frac{L}{2}}{\frac{1}{12}mL^2} = \frac{F}{m} \frac{6}{L}$$

Thank you. The additional step in between makes it crystal clear.

 

[DaveC426913]

Not gonna lie, this honestly what i was expecting when I clicked through.

(Add vectors and numbers to-taste. I dont have Photoshop on me.)

The more loose the head, the less the bounce, if you want to learn wrist control and build up all those ancillary muscles, you play your double stroke roll on a pillow, zero recoil.(an aside)

Loosely related. I tried playing a bit. I could never figure out to achieve a bass drum beat. The pedal would kick back too fast and aggressively, ruining the rhythm. Probably me being too timid.

But maybe it would be best to cleave off a thread about general drum physics.