Traditional grip left hand

1. What is traditional grip?
2. Why is traditional grip so hard?
3. Can you play traditional grip with your right hand?
4. Is traditional grip better than matched?

What is 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. ... Even when the drum is on a stand, many drummers will tilt their drum when using traditional grip.

Why is traditional grip so hard?

It's hard to play with a balanced sound with one hand held overhand and the other underhand. (The opposite grips have opposite ergonomics.) There are different amounts of flesh on each stick, which affects stick resonance and sound. The left hand has a much more limited range of motion when rotating the stick up.

Can you play traditional grip with your right hand?

In traditional, the right hand stays the same, like in a matched grip at all times, while the left stick in the left hand changes position. *if you are a right hand lead player. ... Holding your right hand up higher also allows for greater speed control.

Is traditional grip better than matched?

Traditional grip or matched grip: is one better than the other? While matched grip is the standard for most drummers these days, traditional grip does have some benefits. But unless you're playing jazz or marching snare, the benefits of trad just don't outweigh the benefits of matched for most people.