Classical grip

1. What is traditional grip?
2. What is the point of traditional grips?
3. Is traditional grip better than matched?
4. Who invented traditional grip?

What is traditional grip?

Traditional grip (also known as orthodox grip or conventional grip , fundamental grip and, to a lesser extent, the jazz grip) is a technique used to hold drum sticks while playing percussion instruments. ... Even when the drum is on a stand, many drummers will tilt their drum when using traditional grip.

What is the point of traditional grips?

Traditional grip is useful to learn because it produces a certain sound that works great when playing drumming patterns in the rudimental/traditional style. Countless jazz drummers have used it as a means of expression when performing acoustic, improvisational music.

Is traditional grip better than matched?

Traditional grip or matched grip: is one better than the other? While matched grip is the standard for most drummers these days, traditional grip does have some benefits. But unless you're playing jazz or marching snare, the benefits of trad just don't outweigh the benefits of matched for most people.

Who invented traditional grip?

It was invented around 1920s by the probably greatest keyboard percussion player of the 20th century, Clair Omar Musser. The grip operates with the palm facing down position as the Traditional and Burton Grip, except for rolls when the hand position switch to vertical( thumb facing up).