Abstract: An improved drumstick is disclosed having a striking tip, a tapered portion, and a straight portion terminating in a butt end and having the center of gravity 35% to 41% from the butt end. There is also disclosed an improved tympani stick having a striking head, and a handle terminating in a butt end, the improvement comprising a weight added near the butt end sufficient to balance the tympani stick 35% to 41% from the butt end.