Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "andypfau" <andypfau@y...> wrote:
> 
> I recently purchased a DTXPRESS II set. I love it (especially
> living in an apartment), but I find that after a little while my
> right hand becomes extremely sore, so much that I can't continue to
> play. This doesn't happen on my regular set at all.
> 
> I've tried using Zildjian's Anti-Vibe sticks and they seem to help a
> little but not that much. Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions?

Hi Andy,

Welcome. Where exactly does your hand hurt--wrist, fingers? One thing 
to remember is that force meets the law of diminishing returns much 
more quickly with e-drums than with acoustic drums. If you need to 
expand your dynamics, program the module to do as much of the work as 
possible. Even with special sticks, gum rubber does not have the give 
of mylar or even tempered metal. If you relax your grip a little bit, 
the impact of your hands on the immovable object won't be so jarring. 
If the problem is largely muscular, it's not so odd that your hand 
would need time to adjust to a new situation. If your joints are 
hurting, all the more reason to concentrate on technique, as hard as 
that may be in the heat of the moment. Assuming that you're right-
handed, your right hand is taking the bulk of the punishment at this 
point. I've heard people recommend becoming more proficient with the 
off-hand just to level the playing field. But that kind of drastic re-
direction is usually reserved for those of us with arthritis.

Ed