Hold one stick in each hand with a traditional drumstick grip. Palms should be facing downward. Ensure a comfortable and relaxed grip to allow for fluid movement and control.
Dhol is a traditional Indian drum that is played with two sticks, known as beaters or sticks.
When playing the dhol, the beater in the dominant hand is called the "dagga" or "thilli," and it is used to play the bass sound on the larger side of the drum. The beater in the non-dominant hand is called the "baan," and it is used to play the higher pitched sound on the smaller side of the drum.
To use the dhol beater sticks, hold the dagga stick with a firm grip and strike the larger side of the dhol with the round end of the stick, just off-center from the middle. This will produce the bass sound. Hold the baan stick with a looser grip and strike the smaller side of the dhol with the thinner end of the stick to produce the higher pitched sound. It takes practice to master t