Things You'll Need:
- Drum rods
- Snare drum
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Step 1
Know that getting a rim click with a rod isn't much different from clicking with a stick--it just won't sound as good. It all depends on where you position the stick. First, though, turn the rod around so that you're hitting with the grip. It's not recommended that you play a click with the slim dowels because this won't make much of a sound. Note that this can make it difficult if you need to go from a rim click to a normal hit and then back again.
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Step 2
Hold the stick so the tip is in the center of the drum. This is normally the best place to hold a rod for a rim click. Keep your hand on the stick with your fingers hitting the drum itself to help muffle the sound, bringing emphasis to the click on the rim. Most rods have tape 6 inches up the base of the stick: this is where you should hit the rim.
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Step 3
Move the tip of the stick back so it's closer to the opposite rim of the drum. This will create a deeper sound, but it will be less discernible as a click, especially when played with music.
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Step 4
Use the dowel side of the rod (not the handle) to hit the rim directly with a normal stroke. This will result in a pretty light, high-pitched sound that could be useful, depending on the type of music you're playing.
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Step 5
Hit the rim directly with the handle side of the rod Instead of playing the dowels as in step 4. You'll make a deeper, more clunky sound, but it could be easier if you need to hit click-snare-click-snare.
