Abstract: A drumstick having a tip of synthetic material, the tip having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves. A drumstick having a handle portion with a cylindrical shaft and a striking tip extending from one end of the shaft, the striking tip having a substantially spherical conformal cap of synthetic material, the cap having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves that are disposed in space substantially parallel to one another and substantially equidistantly spaced. The tip of synthetic material may be made from graphite, ceramics, or plastics, preferably nylon.

Abstract: A drumstick having a tip of synthetic material, the tip having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves. A drumstick having a handle portion with a cylindrical shaft and a striking tip extending from one end of the shaft, the striking tip having a substantially spherical conformal cap of synthetic material, the cap having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves that are disposed in space substantially parallel to one another and substantially equidistantly spaced. The tip of synthetic material may be made from graphite, ceramics, or plastics, preferably nylon.

Abstract: A drum beater, operated by a foot pedal which is easily and conveniently attached to a drum, provides adjustments for the length of the beater stem and for the length of the beater ball stroke. Means, comprising a pair of opposed, adjustable, tension springs for resisting movement of the beater ball toward the drum head and for controlling the rebound of the beater ball after it has struck the drum head.

Abstract: A drum brush comprising a casing, a plurality of wire bristles at least partially within said casing and movable to selected positions in which portions of said bristles extend outwardly from one end of said casing, and a control rod operatively connected to said bristles and adapted to move said bristles to and from said selected positions, said casing having an open end through which said bristles may be wholly removed, a cap adhesively held on said open end of said casing having a bore through which said control rod extends and having a groove into which said open end of said casing extends, and crimps in said control rod for holding the bristles in desired position.