Abstract: Disclosed herein are drumsticks comprising agricultural fibers from monocots, particularly grasses. The disclosed drumsticks provided excellent playability, improved grip, are less susceptible to chipping, splintering, or shatter than wood drumsticks, are harder, lighter, and more durable than comparable wooden sticks. The disclosed drumsticks offer a crisper more even sound at all volumes even during dynamic performance, and are superior in damping vibrations. Also disclosed are methods for making the drumsticks and kits comprising drums and drumsticks.