If you are an enthusiastic drummer, you will know that
drumming can be a bit painful at times. You must have seen the movie
‘Whiplash’, where the drummer bleeds out and cries in pure agony. The
gut-wrenching scene was a little far-fetched, but those sticks do have an
impact on your hands in the long run.
Playing with gloves is very much a matter of preference. Some drummers
love the feel of them, whereas others don’t like them at all.
Drumming can cause sore blisters and calluses cracking open. It is much
worse if you happen to have dry skin. Drumming gloves can solve these issues.
Firstly, they can help prevent lesions and calluses. Secondly, they tend to
improve your grip which can be a lifesaver if you have dry hands.
It’s worth keeping in mind that if you’re just starting out with drumming, that you should think about giving yourself some time for your hands to get stronger. You might not really need drumming gloves.
As I
mentioned before, drumming gloves can take some time getting used to. If you
are still confused about whether you should go for it or not, here are a few
reasons to consider:
If
the sticks tend to slip out of your hands, drumming gloves can offer a tight
grip.
Gloves
prevent sores, calluses, blisters, and wounds to recur, and encourage healing
of existing blisters. You can have your beautiful hands back in no time.
Most
of them are very reasonably priced. It is worth giving them a shot as they
won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
They
can look cool!
