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- What is the traditional grip?
- Should I use traditional grip?
- Which rock drummers use traditional grip?
What is the 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. ... Commonly, the right hand uses an overhand grip and the left hand uses an underhand grip.
Should I 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 rock drummers use traditional grip?
There are many drummers today who use trad grip – either 24/7 or when it suits the part – including:
- Todd Sucherman.
- Cindy Blackman Santana.
- Dave Weckl.
- Vinnie Colaiuta.
- Steve Smith.
- Stewart Copeland.
