French grip drums

1. What is French grip drums?
2. How do you play a French grip?
3. Why do jazz drummers use traditional grip?
4. Which drum grip is best?

What is French grip drums?

The french grip is the “thumb on top” approach. ... The stick should line up with the first joint of your index finger and the flat part of your thumb. Rest the back 3 fingers (middle, ring and pinky) on the stick. Align the stick with the first joint of these fingers as well.

How do you play a French grip?

In French grip, the palms of the hands face directly toward each other and the stick is moved primarily with the fingers rather than the wrist as in German grip. This allows a greater degree of finesse and the addition of forearm rotation to the stroke, which is why many timpanists prefer French grip.

Why do jazz drummers use traditional grip?

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.

Which drum grip is best?

German grip is the most powerful of the three. When playing match stick with German grip, the sticks should be at a 90 degree angle to each other. Rotate your wrist so your palms face towards the floor and use your wrist and forearm to generate the stick action.