Match vs Traditonal

[daltonsim]

what are the pros and cons of either grip? while we're on match, what are the differences between the French, German and American grip?

 

[xcellancy]

what are the pros and cons of either grip? while we're on match, what are the differences between the French, German and American grip?

i tot french n american grip is more for timpani playing instead of drums. correct me if i m wrong.

 

[daltonsim]

really? i suppose all grips can be used on drumset. each opens up your playing in a different way. i think it is. i mean people play with all kinds of grips don't they? not exactly timpani vs drumset. correct me if I'M wrong.

 

[Funkifized]

Yes daltonsim you are right. It doesn't matter what instrument. As long as its drums, all 3 kinds of grips can be used. Can use your own also. Whatever works best. Never think about which grip is the best or which one to use. Just use the one that works for you, even if people say it's wrong. That's how people achieve individuality and self-exploration.

And yeah it is true that the french grip is used for the timpani, but only because the single stroke roll is highly important in timpani playing. It is in no way exclusive to timpani players. Check out Billy Cobham for some great french grip playing.

The different grips have different pros n cons, but they're really negligent when it comes to real playing. Trust me, you'll change grips without even knowing it.

 

[blurred]

hey man, whichever grip u choose remember to listen for the sound when u hit cause diff grips will sound different, listen for the sound that you like. i generally play german on my left and, french on my right for some reason. i use to be really particular abt this case when ur doing fills or snare work it doesn't sound the same through each hand, but now its just part of my dirtier sound.

 

[daltonsim]

yeah i do that too. my left is between german and american and my right is between french and american. i like my hats with french.

 

[Funkifized]

Generally the more 'german' your grip is, the more constricted (i.e. tight) your sound will be, and the more 'french' your grip is, the more 'open' your sound will be, coz of the amount of surface area your palm is in contact with the stick. That's why i position my ride cymbal high up, so that i can use french to open up the sound of the ride.

 

[daltonsim]

yeah but your ride does not necessarily have to be high up to be able to apply a proper french grip, no? i play french on my ride too cos i like the flexibility.

 

[Funkifized]

well, yeah, it's just easier for me if its high up.

 

[mix]

hey guys, vicfirth has got video lessons on these by dom famularo.

vicfirth.com

 

[joshie]

i like german all the way.. haha

 

[mix]

well, i used american grip. cos thats the grip i unknowingly used for the past 1 3/4 year

lol

 

[hi]

hahah matched for sure... but don't know what race...