The present invention is directed to a drumstick gripping aid. In one embodiment, the drumstick gripping aid includes a first strap having two loops and a second strap having one loop interconnected thereto. The first strap is adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user while the second strap is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another embodiment, a drumstick gripping aid includes a single strap having two loops. In one variation, a first loop is adapted to fit about one finger of a user while a second loop is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another variation, the first loop and the second loop are adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user, the drumstick gripping aid fixedly attached to a drumstick.