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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.
- Why do drummers use traditional grip?
- What is traditional grip drums?
- Are traditional grips harder?
- Who is the best drummer in rock?
Why do 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.
What is traditional grip drums?
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.
Are traditional grips harder?
Traditional Grip Cons: Harder to keep both of your Right and Left hand sounding the same. Slightly more difficult to learn properly as it involves less common muscles and the motion is awkward to start out with. Harder to move around and play different drums.
Who is the best drummer in rock?
Now, let's bang that drum!
- 1 – John Bonham. Unsurprisingly, John Bonham is number one on most lists of drummers.
- 2 – Neil Peart. ...
- 3 – Stewart Copeland. ...
- 4 – Buddy Rich. ...
- 5 – Keith Moon. ...
- 6 – Dave Grohl. ...
- 7 – Ramon “Tiki” Fulwood. ...
- 8 – Ginger Baker. ...
