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). The mallets do not cross in the hand. The 3rd and 4th finger held the outside mallet and the thumb, 1st and 2nd finger held the inside mallet.
What is a type of 4 mallet grip?
A FRESH APPROACH TO. TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP WITH FOUR MALLETS. BY DAVID SKIDMORE. In this lesson, David Skidmore details the three most common 4 mallet grips: Stevens, Burton and Traditional (Cross) Grips. David also covers posture, instrument height and the basics of body positioning.