The height of your stick motion is one of the main factors that determines the volume of your playing. When you play higher, the volume will be louder, and conversely, when you play lower, the volume will be softer. Learning how to control the rebound of the stick is only the first step. When we play with other musicians, we must then use our ears and have the technical flexibility to adjust in order to match the visual and musical blend of the person next to us.