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How to Hold Drumsticks With the Traditional Grip
- Hold your left hand in front of you as though you were reaching out for a left-handed handshake.
- Place the drumstick in the webbing of your hand between your thumb and index finger.
- Reach over the stick with your thumb, resting it on the first joint of your index finger.
- Why do drummers use traditional grip?
- What is drumstick grip?
- Which rock drummers use traditional grip?
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 drumstick grip?
In traditional style, you hold the drumstick using the underhand. Your thumb is placed on top of the stick, whereas the middle and index fingers rest on the stick. The other two fingers (last ones) are placed below the drumstick. Basically, you have to hold the stick in an upside-down position.
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.
