Brad you make some excelkent points on both. I recently viewed a video with Ulysses Owens Jr.. Hos take on trafitional grip wad if your serious in bebop, then traditional grip is imperative. You want to be truly authentic to that style since all the greatest drummers were traditional. Of course there’s an exception like bill stewart with matched grip but that’s very unusual for that style. I am matched grip but kast coupke of years started with traditional. Cant play as fast as matched but I keep practicing that grip. And it defintely feels better with brushes. 👍
I agree. Honestly as great as Bill Stewart is, when I watch him play, I think he would be happier with traditional grip. I'm sure if you asked him he would say that it just never felt as comfortable for him. For me it took a very long time - years, to feel as comfortable with traditional grip as I was with matched grip. But it was worth it. I use it for jazz about 99% of the time now. I'm playing acoustic jazz and playing a small 4-piece set. So it's perfect for that situation.
@@jrkrantz It makes a lot of sense. Even with acoustic jazz I sometimes switch to matched when the volume gets louder. Good for Latin styles like Bossa Nova too.
I have a physical deformity of the left hand, and I play match grip with a custom-made retaining ring on that side. I always thought that traditional grip wasn't for me because it's hard to get my hand in that position and I didn't have any real use for it. I don't play jazz currently, but I'm wanting to expand my pallet a little bit, so this is helpful as a starting point. Thanks!
Always used matched grip. When I sat at a drum kit for the first time I just picked up the sticks… in a matched grip. Understand why trad grip is needed for drum line but never was moved to learn it. BTW I play classic rock. I also play open style, decided early on that i didn’t want to play with arms crossed.
@@jadedillon5201 Matched is definitely better for rock. There were several famous rock players who used traditional grip But it's really hard to get enough volume with traditional grip. One very famous rock drummer injured his hand using traditional grip and had to have multiple surgeries. So I'm a big believer in using the right tool for the job.
Brad you make some excelkent points on both. I recently viewed a video with Ulysses Owens Jr.. Hos take on trafitional grip wad if your serious in bebop, then traditional grip is imperative. You want to be truly authentic to that style since all the greatest drummers were traditional. Of course there’s an exception like bill stewart with matched grip but that’s very unusual for that style.
I am matched grip but kast coupke of years started with traditional. Cant play as fast as matched but
I keep practicing that grip. And it defintely feels better with brushes. 👍
I agree. Honestly as great as Bill Stewart is, when I watch him play, I think he would be happier with traditional grip. I'm sure if you asked him he would say that it just never felt as comfortable for him. For me it took a very long time - years, to feel as comfortable with traditional grip as I was with matched grip. But it was worth it. I use it for jazz about 99% of the time now. I'm playing acoustic jazz and playing a small 4-piece set. So it's perfect for that situation.
I use both grips, depending on the situation.
@@jrkrantz It makes a lot of sense. Even with acoustic jazz I sometimes switch to matched when the volume gets louder. Good for Latin styles like Bossa Nova too.
I have a physical deformity of the left hand, and I play match grip with a custom-made retaining ring on that side. I always thought that traditional grip wasn't for me because it's hard to get my hand in that position and I didn't have any real use for it. I don't play jazz currently, but I'm wanting to expand my pallet a little bit, so this is helpful as a starting point. Thanks!
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful😀
Always used matched grip. When I sat at a drum kit for the first time I just picked up the sticks… in a matched grip. Understand why trad grip is needed for drum line but never was moved to learn it. BTW I play classic rock. I also play open style, decided early on that i didn’t want to play with arms crossed.
@@jadedillon5201 Matched is definitely better for rock. There were several famous rock players who used traditional grip But it's really hard to get enough volume with traditional grip. One very famous rock drummer injured his hand using traditional grip and had to have multiple surgeries. So I'm a big believer in using the right tool for the job.
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@@hinkemiki Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed it