Abstract: A combination drumstick and microphone for striking a surface, such as a drum surface or other percussion instrument or device, is disclosed. The drumstick has a channel or conduit formed therein that has a longitudinal axis generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the drumstick, and that preferably extends from proximate a striking end of the drumstick to proximate a rear end of the drumstick. The microphone is preferably selectively fixed within the channel or conduit, and includes a signal conveying means such as a electrical signal cable or a wireless transmitter. The channel or conduit includes an enlarged portion adapted to selectively hold the microphone and a narrow portion adapted to selectively hold at least a portion of the signal cable, antenna wire, or the like. In one embodiment of the invention, the microphone protrudes at least partially from the striking end so as to strike the drum surface directly. A method of use of a simple embodiment of the invention is also disclosed.