How to Hold Drumsticks: A Guide to the Perfect Grip
The traditional grip comes from military bands. Military marching band drummers typically wear their snare drum on the side of their body, and accordingly refer to the drum as a “side drum.” The …
Is Traditional Grip Better for Jazz Drumming? - Drummerworld
The Origins of Traditional Grip Traditional grip dates back to military drumming, where the angled placement of a snare drum on a marching sling made it physically easier to play with one palm-up …
Tips for trying to start traditional grip - Drummerworld
Nov 24, 2024 · I've always played match grip. I've taken drum lessons on 2 occasions with a different instructor each time during my life and neither stressed using traditional grip. Other than in person …
Matched Grip vs. Traditional Grip: Pro's and Con's?
Jul 29, 2005 · TRADITIONAL vs MATCHED GRIP What are the advantages and disadvantages of each grip? Which grip do you use?
Different forms of traditional grip | Drummerworld Forum
May 14, 2024 · I have to admit my traditional grip was heavily influenced by Vinnie (my primary influence) and Steve Smith. Plus, my first real drum teacher was a Charlie Persip trained jazz guy. …
Traditional grip pain | Drummerworld Forum
Jun 7, 2011 · Hi guys, I've been working with the double stroke using traditional grip, and soon realise that there's a little bit of pain on the bone between the thumb and the index. Is this natural, or is there …
Traditional Grip | Drummerworld Forum
Dec 7, 2021 · It's been a couple of decades since I played and starting up again. Always used the traditional grip. What are the best exercises to re-learn this grip and regain stamina and flexibility in …
thinking of switching to traditional grip | Drummerworld Forum
Mar 30, 2024 · Still, if you truly feel drawn to traditional grip, there's no harm in experimenting with it. As the name implies, it IS part of the drumming tradition, so that alone makes it interesting to practice.
Left hand: uneven strikes & poor grip. Advice needed
Oct 18, 2014 · Hello everyone. I've played the drums for years and took lessons a while ago, but I've never been able to get my left hand rolling. When I use the American grip, my left hand strokes have …
stick keeps sliding in traditional grip | Drummerworld Forum
May 6, 2015 · In my left hand,when using traditional grip,the stick starts sliding down all the time.it's not a problem of sweaty hands...What am I doing wrong?