Looking to keep up with what’s happening in today’s rudimental vocabulary? Want to continue to keep your chops fresh by learning some fresh new solo licks each week?
In this video feature, we tap the creativity and skills of some of the world’s top rudimental drummers to bring you short solos that will challenge players of all levels! Whether you’re a marching percussionist or a drum set player, working through the licks at slow-medium-fast tempi will help to improve your hands and stick control on the drums!
Join us each week as we introduce NEW licks in this exciting new project!
Vic Lick #19: Brandon Zackey
BRANDON’S PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes Tenor Stick (SMAPTS)
Buy NowTip provides increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! Elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.
L = 161/2"“, Dia. = .690“
Vic Lick #18: Matt Allen & Nathan Carroll “Density”
MATT’S PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes (SMAP)
Buy NowA balanced diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip. Increased articulation quality allows for lower pitched tuning schemes.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .710“
NATHAN’S PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes Tenor Stick (SMAPTS)
Buy NowTip provides increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! Elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.
L = 161/2"“, Dia. = .690“
Vic Lick #17: Vigilantes “Hold On”
VIGILANTES’ PERFECT PAIR:
Mike Jackson (SMJ)
Buy NowA thick shoulder and long taper provide quick rebound and a great “ping-shot”. Long reverse taper pushes more mass to the front of the stick.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .740“
Vic Lick #16: Mark Carman
MARK’S PERFECT PAIR:
Ralphie Jr. (SRHJR)
Buy NowScaled down version of the SRH. Perfect for indoor marching and smaller hands of young percussionists.
L = 161/2"“, Dia. = .635“
Vic Lick #15: Michaelangelo Henegan
MICHAELANGELO’S PERFECT PAIR:
Colin McNutt (SCM)
Buy NowOval tip with a medium-long taper provides great balance with quick response at all dynamic levels.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .690“
Vic Lick #14: Terry Dennison
TERRY’S PERFECT PAIR:
MS5 (MS5)
Buy NowA medium taper and full round tip enhance the colors that are possible on Kevlar® heads.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .705“
Vic Lick #13: Dalton Pope
DALTON’S PERFECT PAIR:
MS5 (MS5)
Buy NowA medium taper and full round tip enhance the colors that are possible on Kevlar® heads.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .705“
Vic Lick #12: Zach Borromeo
ZACH’S PERFECT PAIR:
Mike Jackson (SMJ)
Buy NowA thick shoulder and long taper provide quick rebound and a great “ping-shot”. Long reverse taper pushes more mass to the front of the stick.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .740“
Vic Lick #11: Nathan Carroll
Nathan’s PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes Tenor Stick (SMAPTS)
Buy NowTip provides increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! Elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.
L = 161/2"“, Dia. = .690“
Vic Lick #10: Andrew Ziehm
Andrew’s PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes (SMAP)
Buy NowA balanced diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip. Increased articulation quality allows for lower pitched tuning schemes.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .710“
Vic Lick #9: Travis Newland
Travis’ PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes (SMAP)
Buy NowA balanced diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip. Increased articulation quality allows for lower pitched tuning schemes.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .710“
Vic Lick #8: Pete Sapadin
Pete’s PERFECT PAIR:
MS3 (MS3)
Buy NowVery long taper for quick rebound and smooth action. Tip produces a full, yet crisp snare sound.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .715“
Vic Lick #7: Phil Viani & Jacob Hitch
Phil’s PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes Tenor Stick (SMAPTS)
Buy NowTip provides increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! Elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.
L = 161/2"“, Dia. = .690“
Jacob’s PERFECT PAIR:
5A (5A)
Buy NowTear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music!
L = 16"“, Dia. = .565“
Vic Lick #6: Tyler Burr and Matt Allen
Tyler & Matt’s PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes (SMAP)
Buy NowA balanced diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip. Increased articulation quality allows for lower pitched tuning schemes.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .710“
Vic Lick #5: Max Nieves
Max’s PERFECT PAIR:
Mike Jackson (SMJ)
Buy NowA thick shoulder and long taper provide quick rebound and a great “ping-shot”. Long reverse taper pushes more mass to the front of the stick.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .740“
Vic Lick #4: Terry Li
Terry’s PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes (SMAP)
Buy NowA balanced diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip. Increased articulation quality allows for lower pitched tuning schemes.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .710“
Vic Lick #3: Kyle Smit
Kyle’s PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes Tenor Stick (SMAPTS)
Buy NowTip provides increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! Elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.
L = 161/2"“, Dia. = .690“
Vic Lick #2: Manny Marquez
Manny’s PERFECT PAIR:
John Mapes (SMAP)
Buy NowA balanced diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip. Increased articulation quality allows for lower pitched tuning schemes.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .710“
Vic Lick #1: Landon Gray
Landon’s PERFECT PAIR:
Mike Jackson (SMJ)
Buy NowA thick shoulder and long taper provide quick rebound and a great “ping-shot”. Long reverse taper pushes more mass to the front of the stick.
L = 17"“, Dia. = .740“