Introduction to Traditional Grip for Snare Drum

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Uploaded by on Apr 13, 2008

A portion of a instructional DVD on introductory pipe band snare drumming technique. The full DVD can be purchased here. http://tomfoote.com/prods/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=32

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  • i dont understand where ur saying first knuckle... because it obviously doesnt go on your knuckle so im confused

  • Let me try to clarify. For economy of motion try to keep your ring finger angle open creating an inside angle of about 135 degrees, keeping the pickup surface (first knuckle area) parallel to the playing surface. Hope this helps.

  • Wow! What size are these sticks?!

  • These are pipe band model KP-2 stick. Maple. Very light (60 grams).

  • I need help!! Ok so you probably know alot about diddles so I was wondering how to keep bouncing the stick with a traditional hand grip because whenever I try to do diddles or play fast notes, my hand stiffens up and also the other fingers on the stick deaden the attempted bounce

  • If you hand is angled properly, the stick will rebounce back to a balanced position and the diddle will stay relaxed also.  This is the secret to speed. You must stay relaxed.

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  • your left hand shouldnt bemoving up and down, if you ever watch dci marchers, unless theyre hitting REALLY hard, no up and down, only twisting. up and down is prob aok for drum set though

  • If you start with the basics (rudiments) and play them relax, you will get the feel you need. Then try some of the band material. Hope this helps.

  • No, you can still use the same grip.

  • if you're left handed do you switch the grip?

  • I need to learn traditional grip for high school band which I will be in in one year and I need help with my left hand. I can't seem to make it as loose as I'd like it to be. It's like I can't relax my hands.. And for high school band, playing the snare drum you must know traditional grip.. Can you help me? Thanks!(:

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