Abstract: An improved drumstick is formed from a tip, shaft, and butt, the shaft having a lateral surface. The lateral surface can receive a primary fulcrum groove, which assists a drummer in holding and utilizing the drumstick. To assist with grip and improve ergonomics, an additional secondary fulcrum groove may be provided halfway around the shaft from the primary fulcrum groove. Auxiliary finger grooves can be provided along the shaft as well. To adjust the weight and provide alternate striking surfaces, receptacles and weighted inserts are incorporated into the shaft, the tip, or both. The improved drumstick can be used to help create a personalized drumstick by allowing a drummer to experiment with weight distribution and groove placements until finding one that is ideal.

Abstract: An improved drumstick is formed from a tip, shaft, and butt, the shaft having a lateral surface. The lateral surface can receive a primary fulcrum groove, which assists a drummer in holding and utilizing the drumstick. To assist with grip and improve ergonomics, an additional secondary fulcrum groove may be provided halfway around the shaft from the primary fulcrum groove. Auxiliary finger grooves can be provided along the shaft as well. To adjust the weight and provide alternate striking surfaces, receptacles and weighted inserts are incorporated into the shaft, the tip, or both. The improved drumstick can be used to help create a personalized drumstick by allowing a drummer to experiment with weight distribution and groove placements until finding one that is ideal.

Abstract: An improved drumstick is formed from a tip, shaft, and butt, the shaft having a lateral surface. The lateral surface can receive a primary fulcrum groove, which assists a drummer in holding and utilizing the drumstick. To assist with grip and improve ergonomics, an additional secondary fulcrum groove may be provided halfway around the shaft from the primary fulcrum groove. Auxiliary finger grooves can be provided along the shaft as well. To adjust the weight and provide alternate striking surfaces, receptacles and weighted inserts are incorporated into the shaft, the tip, or both. The improved drumstick can be used to help create a personalized drumstick by allowing a drummer to experiment with weight distribution and groove placements until finding one that is ideal.

Abstract: A method of hosting and managing a talent competition through online, onstage, studio, and live performances allows contestants to compete through a series of levels. The series of levels include a level-one, a level-two, a level-three, a level-four, and a grand finale. For level-one, the contestant submits a home video of their performance, which is voted on by the fans. For level-two, the contestant submits a onstage video of their performance, which is also voted on by the fans. For level-three and level-four, a professional will record the contestant's performance, which is again voted on by the fans. The grand finale will reveal which of the contestants won the grand prize. The method also allows judges to compete through an initial selection process, an intermediate selection process, and at the grand finale with the contestants. The grand finale will reveal which of the judges obtained the title of celebrity judge.

Abstract: A method of hosting and managing a talent competition through online, onstage, studio, and live performances allows contestants to compete through a series of levels. The series of levels include a level-one, a level-two, a level-three, a level-four, and a grand finale. For level-one, the contestant submits a home video of their performance, which is voted on by the fans. For level-two, the contestant submits a onstage video of their performance, which is also voted on by the fans. For level-three and level-four, a professional will record the contestant's performance, which is again voted on by the fans. The grand finale will reveal which of the contestants won the grand prize. The method also allows judges to compete through an initial selection process, an intermediate selection process, and at the grand finale with the contestants. The grand finale will reveal which of the judges obtained the title of celebrity judge.