grip posture

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I have always adored this guy's playing since I was a kid. Still do...but I noticed that his hands are in the sideways position a lot: thumbs up, knuckles out. I remember being taught to have your palms face downward for more flexibility. Comments/suggestions? https://youtube.com/watch?v=APh7jPL40Mg
 
I'm not sure why you picked that guy to emulate...I could play what he's playing with ANY grip style. It's just not that hard. If you want speed and dexterity look to a better drummer. Try this guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKQ9H7FeBjo


For what it's worth I play with my thumb on top and knuckles out as well.
 
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jamacian said:
I'm not sure why you picked that guy to emulate...I could play what he's playing with ANY grip style. It's just not that hard. If you want speed and dexterity look to a better drummer. Try this guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKQ9H7FeBjo


For what it's worth I play with my thumb on top and knuckles out as well.
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There's no way I could have my snare that high and that close to my crotch. I would break every knuckle I have.
 
jamacian said:
I'm not sure why you picked that guy to emulate...I could play what he's playing with ANY grip style. It's just not that hard. If you want speed and dexterity look to a better drummer. Try this guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKQ9H7FeBjo


For what it's worth I play with my thumb on top and knuckles out as well.
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I'm gonna buy you a calender and a big ol' cup of shut the fuck up.

question444 - you're comparing French grip and Germanic grip. Both are valid, both have their pros and cons. I'm not sure who your instructor was, but the French grip(thumps up) offers greater control and finesse because the stroke is controlled primarily by the fingers. The Germanic grip(palms down) can generate more power because the stroke is controlled primarily by the wrist.
 
jamacian said:
Ok, the cup of STFU I get but a calendar?

Is that so I can record our future appointment for a flamefest?
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Eh...I'm just bustin' your balls. Don't pay much attention. The Castronovo reference is well...dated.
 
RAMI said:
Well then, so much for my Buddy Rich reference. That's ANCIENT!:D
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No that's classic...vintage actually. To be 'dated' means more than simply being 'old'. Old jazz is cool...always will be. Old hairmetal is lame...always will be.
 
PYRRHO said:
No that's classic...vintage actually. To be 'dated' means more than simply being 'old'. Old jazz is cool...always will be. Old hairmetal is lame...always will be.
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Agreed, but when I can drum with half his precision and speed I will stop learning.
 
PYRRHO said:
No that's classic...vintage actually. To be 'dated' means more than simply being 'old'. Old jazz is cool...always will be. Old hairmetal is lame...always will be.
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Well spoken....Well typed....Whatever.

Good point.:)
 
jamacian said:
Agreed, but when I can drum with half his precision and speed I will stop learning.
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Come on guys... I was just talking shit. :) Castronovo can play his ass off and no one's gonna take that away.

Though someone needs to take his spandex..and maybe give him a hair cut.
 
PYRRHO said:
Come on guys... I was just talking shit. :) Castronovo can play his ass off and no one's gonna take that away.

Though someone needs to take his spandex..and maybe give him a hair cut.
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I don't look to drummers for fashion tips.
 
PYRRHO said:
Eh...I'm just bustin' your balls. Don't pay much attention. The Castronovo reference is well...dated.
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I have to ask how it is dated?!?!
He'll wipe Adrian Young all over the place any day of the week.

I'm not even a Castronovo fan, but the guy is bad as hell.

Tim
 
The more you know...

"The more you know, the more you're worth"

Have you guys ever heard of the saying?

My philosophy has always been "you can learn something from everyone".

There are several "known" grips. My advice is to try each one and see which works for YOU.
 
I think you'll find (if you watch close enough) depending on what you're playing and what you're trying to achieve, your own grip will vary as well... Sometimes maybe even a few different times per song...

Don't get locked into one specific 'style' because a teacher said so or one of your drum gods plays that way...

Be comfortable in your own style and what works for you...

If you get a chance, watch "Steve Smith, Drumset Technique/History of the US Beat"... He covers various grips quite well

:)
 
I MUST be a genius because not only do not know anything, I don't even suspect anything.
 
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